31 Days of Children's Books Inspired by Artists- DAY 14: Thiebaud

Title: Counting with Wayne Thiebaud
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
Project: Thiebaud Pie Boxes
About the artist:(1920-)Wayne Thiebaud, whose name is pronounced TEE-BOW is an artist in the 31 days of Children's book inspired by artists that is still living! He is commonly considered a pop artist because his paintings are similar to the pop culture subject matter. He began painting this style before Pop Art became popular, so his pastries could have been and inspiration to some artists during the pop art movement.
Summary: Read Counting with Wayne Thiebaud, then study his work. Follow this lesson on Pie Boxes inspired by Thiebaud.  Print more than one and make a whole pie. Talk about fractions.
Objectives: Identify the elements of art (line, shape, form, space, value, texture and color), Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes, Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Supplies:

• Printable pie and cake file
• Cardstock
• Scissors 
• Glue or tape
• Sprinkles-glitter, seed beads
• Frosting- Glitter glue or puff paint
• Paint or markers
• Cotton balls 
• Paint brush

Boston Creme: 1962, Cakes: 1963

 

What are similar about these two paintings? Are colors spread throughout the composition?  Is there repetition?

Let's make a pie in honor of Pi Day! 3.141592
 Instructions for Pie:

1. Print pie template.
2. Color or paint. Let dry. The top is the triangle without the scalloped edge crust.
3. Carefully cut around outside edges and then you can use an exacto to cut slits in dotted lines.
4. Fold box on solid lines and glue or tape the sides labeled glue or tape.
5. Fold the tabs labeled "a" on outside of pie and slip into the slits on the box, this will allow you to put something inside.
6. Now you can decorate with sprinkles and frosting. Fluff cotton ball and glue on top for whipped cream.
7. Voila! A pie or cake to share with a friend.

 

 

Instructions for Cake:

1. Print cake template.
2. Color or paint. Let dry.
3. Carefully cut around outside edges.
4. Fold box on solid lines and glue or tape the sides labeled glue or tape.
5. DO NOT glue or tape the short tab labeled DO NOT GLUE if you want box to open and close.
6. Now you can decorate with sprinkles and frosting. Fluff cotton ball and glue on top for whipped cream.
7. Voila! A pie or cake to share with a friend.

How many pie/cake slices does it take to make a whole pie with these boxes?

These images are suitable for children, please be aware when doing a search for artists you may find imagery that is not age appropriate.   

31 Children's Books Inspired by Artists