Mark-Making Unit - Pointillism - Hatching/Cross-hatching - Pen and charcoal Standards: VAHSDRPR.2.b, d, e, f; VAHSDRPR.3.b, d, e

Mark-Making in Historical Art – Artwork is made with different materials and different marks. Lines and brush strokes are not always smooth and blended. – Some movements were about the emotive qualities of lines – all about the marks and how they created the mood in the artwork. – The following artworks are examples of different types of mark-making.

Pointillism

Expressionism

Impressionism

Abstract Expressionism

Modern Art

Sketchbook Activity #1 Practice Mark-Making – After a demonstration, use a pen/marker, pencil, and charcoal to practice mark-making in your sketchbook. If possible, label the types of marks you are making.

Sketchbook Activity #2 Practice Pointillism – Create a value scale using the stippling technique. – Using a marker, create a composition of an object in your sketchbook. SHADE the image using stippling with a marker or pen.

Mark-Making Drawing – Now it’s your turn!! You will use the knowledge you’ve gained from the power point and sketchbook activities to create your own image using a certain type of “mark-making.” Make sure you follow the steps below and PLAN in your SKETCHBOOK! – Step 1: Choose an “unusual” object to draw. This object should be something you don’t typically see in traditional artwork. Examples include a key, a wall pencil sharpener, a book bag, etc. – Step 2: Create an interesting composition of the object in your sketchbook. You may choose to zoom in a part of the object and/or have some of the object coming off the page. – Step 3: Choose what type of marks you will use to create in the image. Practice in your sketchbook. – Step 4: When you are ready, create your drawing on paper no smaller than 12x14” paper.