2. Learning Objectives  I can create depth in my artwork through placement, overlapping, and size.  I can select media and care for materials appropriately.  I can accept feedback and use it to improve my work.  I can demonstrate perseverance by working through challenges.

4. The foreground is the part of the picture plane that appears closest to the viewer. The foreground is usually at the bottom of the picture plane. The middle ground is the area between the foreground and background. The background is the part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer. It is usually located at the top of the picture plane.

5. Charles Demuth, Still Life with Apples and a Green Glass. Watercolor.

6. Karen Zeller, Still Life Collage.

8. Karen Lawson, Very Cherry. Oil Pastel.

9. Susan Adams, Still Life with Blue Teapot One. Chalk Pastel.

11. Wayne Thiebaud, Boston Cremes. Oil on canvas.

12. What strategies can we use to persevere through challenges?  Ask for help  Erase and try again  Turn it into a “Beautiful Oops”  Work on something else for a while

13. Project Timeline: Part 1  Pick objects for your still life composition.  Set up your still life. Think about how you will use placement, overlapping, and size to create a sense of depth.  Use pencil and paper to create a contour line drawing of your still life. (5-10 minutes)  PATS on the Back

14. Selecting Media collagepastel

15. Selecting Media watercoloroil

16. Project Timeline: Part 2  Pick 2-4 different media to try out.  Experiment with media on photocopies of your contour line drawing. (5-10 minutes)  Choose your favorite medium, or a combination of media, and use it to add color to your original still life drawing. (5-10 minutes)  Exit Ticket  Final reflection and self-assessment