wayne theibaud art lesson
The following is a 4th grade art lesson on artist Wayne Theibaud. In the lesson students learn how to draw pastries from illustrations, real life images, as well as their imagination. The lesson uses sketches, photos of an actual piece of cake, + the artist's art pieces for inspiration.
Scroll down to find:
Scroll down to find:
- examples of Theibaud's work, + cakes
- information on the featured artist
- step-by-step instructions with pictures of the project
- a lesson plan (including California State Visual Art Standards)
references + Info on featured artist
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luminous paintings of the California Delta (the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta, to give it its full name), for instance Levee Farms (1998):
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"Eight Lipsticks"
etching and drypoint in colors, 1988, on Somerset, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 32/60 (there were also 10 artist's proofs), published by Crown Point Press, San Francisco, with their blindstamp, with full margins, in very good condition, framed. Christie's price realized $32,500 P. 6 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (175 x 149 mm.) S. 14 x 12 in. (356 x 305 mm.) |
"3 Machines" 1963
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“Tulip Sundaes”from 2010.Credit...Collection of Wayne and Betty Jean Thiebaud, Wayne Thiebaud/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY
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"False Flowers" 1983
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“Betty Jean Thiebaud and Book” (1965–1969), oil on canvas, 36 x 30 inches, Crocker Art Museum, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thiebaud (© Wayne Thiebaud / Licensed by VAGA, New York)
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"Cakes"
1963 oil on canvas overall: 152.4 x 182.9 cm (60 x 72 in.) National Gallery of Art |
"Lemon Cake" 1963
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"Dessert Circle" 1992-1994
(© Wayne Thiebaud/Licensed by VAGA, New York) |
step-by-step instructions
1- examples of oil pastel colors used -red, red+ white f/ filling - yellow, yellow + white, add brown f/ cake
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2- draw a rectangle in center of page
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3- draw slight curve up from upper right corner
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4- connect using line from curve to upper left corner of rectangle - top of cake piece
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5- horizontal + vertical lines inside of rectangle f/ icing
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6- partial cycle added to boom right of rectangle for outs decorative - curve on top, right edge f/ decorative icing on top of cake
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7- draw 2 horizontal lines inside of rectangle (side of slice of cake) for inside cake filling
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8- draw an oval around piece of cake for plate
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9- draw a horizontal line for table edge
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10- draw a circle for cherry on top of cake piece (optional)
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11- color cake using swirling motions with yellow oil pastel
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12- add brown - LIGHTLY - top + right side of yellow cake area for shadow
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13- using white oil pastel, color over entire yellow cake area for blending
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22- color cherry red
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23- shade bottom + right side of cherry brown + very little black
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24- shade under plate on bottom + right side with grey
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25- black, thin line, gently - bottom + right side - see above for placement of black
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26- color yellow-green over shadow + entire table - up to horizontal line
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27- color light blue above horizontal table line - or green mixed with yellow
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28- color cherry stem brown
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29- OPTION - students can addblue, red, orange in the outline as Theibaud used
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30- completed artwork
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31- completed artwork
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32- completed artwork
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33- completed artwork
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lesson plan
objective
Students will be familiar with the works of artist Wayne Theibaud. They will be able to illustrate sweets and or cakes in the style of the artist featured.
materials
- 9"x12" white construction paper
- oil pastels
- oil pastels
activity
- Show students examples of artworks created by our featured artist, Wayne Theibaud.
- Demonstrate how a shadow forms on the opposite side of the light source. (e.g. light source; upper-right = shadow; lower-left)
- Show students photos of pastries, cakes, slices of cakes for inspiration + reference
- .Explain how to properly use the oil pastels. Color lightly so layers can be added. As layers are added one will advance to a firmer force when coloring.
- Oil pastels are blended with oil pastels, coloring in layers
- See step-by-step examples given.
- Demonstrate the coloring process + where each color goes prior to students working on their projects. Give students an opportunity to choose where instructor seem fit
vocabulary words
- Abstract - Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief, simplified manner. Little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically, and objects are often simplified or distorted.
- Balance - Visual equilibrium in a composition; achieved by organizing the weight and attention of all elements in an artwork. Types of balance are symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic.
- Expressive Content - Ideas that express ideas and moods.
- Harmony - The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize similarities of separate but related parts.
- Materials - Substances out of which art is made or composed, ranging from the traditional to 'non-art' material and virtual, cybernetic, and simulated materials.
- Proportion - The size relationships of one part to the whole and of one part to another.
- Scale - The size of an object or image that is measured by its relationship to the other objects and images that are recognized for their normal or actual size.
- Space - An area in which objects or images can exist.
- Shape - A two-dimensional are or plane that may be open or closed, free-form or geometric. It can be found in nature or is made by humans.
- Style - A set of characteristics of the art of a culture, a period, or a school of art. It is the characteristic expression of an individual artist.
- Visual Imagery - Group of images; images general.
- Visual Literacy - Includes thinking and communication. Visual thinking is the ability to transform thoughts and information into images; visual communication takes place when people are able to construct meaning from the visual image.
- Unity - Total visual effect in a composition
variation
- use larger paper
- atop cake with sprinkles instead of a cherry
- try another medium (e.g. crayons, paints, cut from colored paper)
- vary subject matter (e.g. cookies, ice cream cones, whole cakes, gumboil machine)
- look at other 'sweets' artist depicted
- atop cake with sprinkles instead of a cherry
- try another medium (e.g. crayons, paints, cut from colored paper)
- vary subject matter (e.g. cookies, ice cream cones, whole cakes, gumboil machine)
- look at other 'sweets' artist depicted
ca state visual arts standards
4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
- Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own , according to the elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
4.2 Identify and describe how a person's own cultural context influences individual responses to works of art.
- Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own , according to the elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
4.2 Identify and describe how a person's own cultural context influences individual responses to works of art.
national core art standards
VISUAL ARTS - RESPONDING
Percieve
Enduring Understanding; Visual Imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world.
Essential Question(s); What is an image? Where and how do we encounter images in our world? How do images influence our views of the world?
4th VA;Re.7.2.4a Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages.
Percieve
Enduring Understanding; Visual Imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world.
Essential Question(s); What is an image? Where and how do we encounter images in our world? How do images influence our views of the world?
4th VA;Re.7.2.4a Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages.