Today we will be examining the work of artist Jim Dine

Dine is known for his pop imagery and icons

This sculpture is at the Decordova Museum and Sculpture park

Art Challenge:
Create an acrylic painting of an icon using thick layers of paint to create texture

Process:
Select an icon/ image to use
Experiment with acrylic paint and different tools to create texture
Create image or images of your icon
Layer paint and manipulate the surface of the painting

Materials:
Acrylic Paint
Cardboard
Brushes
Palette Knives
Paint Palettes

Evaluation:
Level of creativity
Use of materials
Craftsmanship
Effort

Art Challenge:
Create a line drawing on acetate of a subject of your choice that lays over an abstract watercolor painting

Steps:
Create a line drawing on acetate with a permanent marker
Use a variety of lines to create the image
Use watercolors to create an abstract image with a distinct color scheme
Lay the acetate over the image
Cut acetate larger that the image
Wrap around cardboard and tape the back of the board


Materials:
Acetate
Permanent Markers
Watercolors
Watercolor paper
Tape
Brushes
Water cups

Evaluation:
Level of creativity
Ability to use watercolors
Craftsmanship
Effort