31 Days of Children's Books Inspired by Artists- DAY 16: Pippin

Title: Splash of Red
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
Project: Sidewalk chalk drawing, we drew one of the pages
About the artist:(1888-1946) Pippin loved to draw as a child. He loved drawing pictures and giving them to friends and family as gifts. During WWI Pippin drew from the trenches. He got shot while he was away at war, which made it very difficult for him to use his art to draw/paint. He was persistent and determined and regained that movement.
Summary: Read Splash of Red, then study Pippin's work. Follow this lesson on sidewalk chalk drawing inspired by Horace Pippin. Pippin loved charcoals. Charcoals would make a lovely drawing as well.
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:

• Sidewalk
• Chalk

• Paper 
• Charcoals 

Domino Players: 1943, Country Doctor (Night Call): 1935

 

Do you have a family game night? Pippin played with his family. What do you see in the Domino Players?  Was the night call an easy trip? How was the weather?

Horace Pippin Sidewalk Chalk Art:

1. We chose a picture from Splash of Red. Look closely at the illustration and draw what you see.
2. Easy peasy!