2/3 Art 3-5

Hello Artists, 

To celebrate Valentine's Day we will be learning about  and be inspired by contemporary artist, Jim Dine who is known for his amazing and vibrant pop art hearts. Read a little about Jim Dine and watch the video below to learn about this wonderful artist that played a huge part in the Pop Art movement of the 1960's. 

Jim Dine is an American born artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker, performance artist, illustrator, poet and stage designer.

Jim Dine’s work ranges from vibrant, large-scale paintings to rendered romantic and bronze sculptures. Much of his work is associated to the Pop Art movement, which occurred in the 1960s. Over the past five decades his subject matter has included animals, figures, puppets, his iconic hearts, tools, robes, and self-portraits.

In 1962 his work was featured in one of the most historical, ground- breaking exhibitions of the “Pop Art” era. Artist included Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The Pop Art movement shocked America and changed the nature of Modern Art. During the 60s the world was discovering consumerism, advertising and the frenzy of purchasing objects. Much of his work was inspired by the characteristics of emotion. Hearts, gowns and birds were some of his distinct subject matter.

Today, Jim Dine is known as a contemporary artist. This means he is alive and working as an artist today. His work has evolved overtime but he still remains to make art that investigates the difference between representation and reality. 

Now that we have learned a little about Jim Dine, it's time to create using his hearts as our inspiration. 

Supplies:

-white paper or sketchbook

-pencil

-black sharpie or oil pastel

-coloring tools- markers, crayons, oil pastels or colored pencils

Instructions:

1. After studying some of Jim Dine's heart paintings in the video brainstorm ideas for your hearts. Maybe you will turn your heart into something new or just use an assortment of lines, shapes and colors to create an abstract masterpiece. You can sketch ideas in your sketchbook while you brainstorm.

2. Once you have an idea for your heart. Start with pencil on a heavy sheet of white paper or you can also use your sketchbook for your final draft. Remember to add details to make your art unique and interesting. 

3. When you are are happy with your drawing you can begin to outline all pencil lines with either a black sharpie or black oil pastel. We will finish these next week by adding color. Keep them in a safe place until then.

*Check out the student examples below: