Fine Arts Supplies Box – Cycle 1 Foundations
Lessons: 1-6 and 13-18
Explore art history and techniques through engaging projects!
Included Supplies Overview:
- Weeks 1-6: Build foundational skills like shapes, perspective, and observation with PDF printables and hands-on materials.
- Weeks 13-18: Dive into historical techniques with chalk egg paint, Florentine relief, collages, woodblock prints, and more.
WEEK-BY-WEEK PROJECTS AND SUPPLIES
WEEKS 1–6: OILS INSTRUCTION
Focus: Learning basic shapes, perspective, and creative techniques.
Supplies:
- PDF Printables: Basic Shapes, Boxes & Cylinders (Perspective), Mirror Images/Half Pictures, Upside Down.
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pencils with Erasers (Reusable).
Activities:
- Draw and color foundational shapes.
- Create mirrored images and explore upside-down perspectives.
WEEK 13: EGG PAINT – Inspired by Giotto
Focus: Ancient painting techniques with chalk and egg.
Supplies:
- Colored Chalk, Mortar & Pestle, Paint Brushes, Paint Palettes, Stir Sticks.
- Not Supplied: Egg, Spoon/Fork, Water.
Activities:
- Grind chalk into pigment using the mortar and pestle.
- Mix pigments with egg yolk to create tempera paint.
- Paint historical-inspired pieces on heavyweight paper.
WEEK 14: FLORENTINE RELIEF – Inspired by Ghiberti
Focus: Creating embossed designs.
Supplies:
- Aluminum Foil, Foam Sheets, Construction Paper, Tempera/Acrylic Paint, Waxed Yarn.
- Not Supplied: Tape, Scissors.
Activities:
- Create raised designs using foam sheets and foil.
- Add color with tempera or acrylic paints.
- Explore the art of gilded reliefs.
WEEK 15: COLLAGE WITH SILVER LEAF – Inspired by Angelico
Focus: Layered compositions with metallic details.
Supplies:
- Aluminum Foil, Colored Tissue Paper, Glue, Paint Brushes.
- Not Supplied: Scissors, Water.
Activities:
- Design a vibrant collage with foil and tissue paper.
- Incorporate texture and shine with silver leaf techniques.
WEEK 16: WOODBLOCK PRINT – Inspired by Dürer
Focus: Printmaking simplified with foam boards.
Supplies:
- Foam Scratch Boards, Wood Stylus Sticks, Tempera Paint, Roller & Tray, Paper for Prints.
- Not Supplied: Rags/Paper Towels.
Activities:
- Create intricate designs on foam boards.
- Ink the designs and press onto paper for unique prints.
WEEK 17: LOOK DOWN, LOOK UP – Inspired by Michelangelo
Focus: Large-scale painting inspired by fresco techniques.
Supplies:
- Cardstock, Tempera Paint, Paint Brushes, Paint Palettes.
- Not Supplied: Tape.
Activities:
- Paint large compositions while "looking up," mimicking ceiling frescoes.
WEEK 18: LONG TALL FIGURES – Inspired by El Greco
Focus: Elongated figure painting.
Supplies:
- Markers, Colored Pencils, Tempera Paint, Brushes, White Drawing Paper.
- Not Supplied: Glue Sticks, Magazines, Pictures, Scissors.
Activities:
- Draw and paint elongated figures inspired by El Greco's style.
- Use mixed media for added detail and creativity.
FAQ
Q: Is there a Master and Consumable Box for art?
A: Yes! The Complete Box includes reusable and consumable items. The Consumable Box omits items like crayons, brushes, and palettes.
Q: What type of paint is included?
A: Washable Tempera Paint (6 colors in 4 oz bottles) and optional Acrylic Paint (2 oz bottles for thicker coverage).
Q: What type of brushes are included?
A: Royal Langnickel brushes (sizes #1, #3, #5), featuring:
- Durable plastic handles.
- Natural hair tips suitable for tempera, oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
Q: What paper is included?
A:
- Heavy-Duty Multimedia Paper: Ideal for drawing and wet media.
- Cardstock: Standard 9"x12" size for durability.
Animations for Instructions
Week 13: Egg Paint
- Chalk Grinding: Show an animation of chalk being crushed into fine powder with a mortar and pestle.
- Mixing Paint: Illustrate adding egg yolk to the chalk powder, stirring into smooth tempera paint.
Week 14: Florentine Relief
- Foil Embossing: Visualize pressing foil over foam shapes, creating raised designs.
- Painting: Highlight brushstrokes adding metallic and colorful layers to reliefs.
Week 16: Woodblock Print
- Engraving Foam: Show a stylus scratching a design into foam.
- Printing Process: Animate rolling ink over foam and pressing paper to reveal a print.
Week 17: Fresco Technique
- Ceiling Art: Simulate painting while lying down or looking upward, mimicking Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel process.