1. Rules of Art Masterpiece
Always listen to the adults that work with you
Pay attention to the directions
Raise your hand and be patient
Don’t play with materials until you are told
Do your best & HAVE FUN!!!!!!!

2. Joseph Stella (1877-1946) He was born on June 13, 1877 in Italy
He moved to America in 1896 at 19
He wanted to study medicine to be a Dr.
He fell in love with New York…
The skyline and landscape
He was an illustrator for 9 years

3. Joseph Stella He went to school at the New York School of Art
He never married and called New York City his “wife”
His work
Oil
Crayon
Pencil
Collage

4. Joseph Stella
Self Portrait

5. Brooklyn Bridge~
His most famous
painting

6. Flowers, Italy Phoenix Art Museum Painted in 1931
Donated to the Phoenix Art Museum
Strong contrast in color
Form- dark solid lines, soft flower petals
Balance- can be divided in half and it is balanced

7. Vocabulary:
Color~ something that is used for coloring; pigment; paint; tint; dye
Form~ the shape of a thing or person
Balance~ being equal
Futurist~ focusing on the future

8. Steps to project: 1. Once you get your paper~ white on black….
Draw a garden of flowers with crayons
2. When you are done with your drawing
Paint with watercolors over your picture
3. If you need help, raise your hand and we will come around and help you….