Admiral William F.
Halsey Jr. Leadership
Academy
Elizabeth, NJ
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher: Mr. Munoz
Topic Explored; Folklore and the Cosmos
Materials
1. Strong Drawing “Good Quality” Paper Prepared with applying several coats of Gesso
2. Practicing the blending of the two styles on a separate piece of paper designing and planning for the final painting Pencil and rulers
3. Pigmented Acrylics Paint
Summary; Chances are that the question of where did we come from, arises in all cultures. In these works art, the task of my high school student is merge two cultures together in a dreamlike and ethereal content the blending of two unique folklore styles to create an third or rather their own expression. These two cultures are deeply rooted in the stars of the sky and the wondrous curiosity of the cosmos. As I was thumbing through the picture from the Hubble telescope pictures that came along with the packet from Jennifer Marsh for the entry.
Objective
1. Research two Folklore cultures Mola from Panama and the Aborigine Dot painting from Australia.
2. Preparing a similar materials for the bases of the painting.
3. Blend the two styles together in order to create a style that is influenced through both cultures.
Steps to setting up and preparing
1. Preparing the painting materials.
2. Planning and designing the structure of the composition.
3. Taking the final plan and following through to the finish result.
Directions
Step 1: Take strong drawing “Good Quality” Paper Prepared with applying several coats of Gesso.
Step 2: Planning and designing the structure of the composition.
Step 3: Painting the final with pigmented acrylics paint.
2
Artist: Jada
Title: "Then There Was Light"
Artist: Gustavo
Title: "Maya Lou"