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Monday, March 9, 2015

31 Days of Children's Books Inspired by Artists- DAY 9: Chagall

Title: Journey on a Cloud
Estimated time: 45 minutes-1 hour
Project: Chagall Watercolor Mug 
About the artist:(1885-1985) Marc Chagall was born in Russia. He had 9 brothers/sisters. They were Jewish so they had to change their last name from Shagal to Chagall. Marc Chagall and his family were in extreme danger following Hitler’s invasion of France during World War 2. Not only were they Jewish, but Chargall’s well-known artwork was inspired by his Jewish upbringing. He moved to the US in 1941 with his family. He drew from memories to fantasy. I am the Village is one of his most well know paintings. The large green face on the right and the horse on the left are very recognizable.
Summary: Read Journey on a Cloud, then study his work. Follow this lesson to create Watercolor mug inspired by Chagall.
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.
Watercolor Mug Supplies:
 Newlyweds with Eiffel Tower in the Background: 1983, I and the Village: 1911, The Circus Horse: 1964
What color do you see the most? Do you see any strange animals? Who is performing in the circus rink? Which one if your favorite and why?
Chagall Watercolor Mug:
    1. Tear pieces of different colors of tissue paper. You want the jagged edges.
    2. Apply a thin coat of modge podge to your mug. We did this a little at a time so it doesn't dry before you stick paper to it.

    3. Place tissue paper on the modge podge. Repeat.

    4. Coat the top of the tissue paper with another layer of modge podge.
    5. Make sure you don't apply paper along the edge of the mug. Leave about an inch or so, so you have a place to sip from.
    6. Voila! A Tissue Paper Mug inspired by Marc Chagall.


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