Josey’s Art School
Presents
Studying Art with the Masters
By
Robin Norgren, M.A.
Lipunja
This Lesson: Aboriginal Art
Discussion
-Aboriginal art represents renewal in the culture. It shows the resilience and adaptability traditional Indigenous family systems.
-A stunning example of the painting of Lipunja. Lipunja was one of the founding artists of the Milingimbi’s Contemporary Art movement.
-Lipunja’s work can be found in collections all over the world - including the Kluge Ruhe, USA.
Source: http://www.milingimbiart.com/publications/choosing-who-will-keep-the-stories-strong-the-garrawurra-artists-of-milingimbi/
Materials needed
Pencil (make sure to write the child’s name on the back of the work)
Black pen (optional)
1 piece of 9”x12” mixed media paper or cardstock – something heavier weight than copy paper
This is a lesson that can be adapted in many ways depending on the age and skill level of your classroom.
Acrylic paint – white/yellow/orange/brown/black
sponges
Paintbrushes/water bowls/paper towels
Aprons
Length of Time/Duration of project:
30-40 minutes
Prep work:
Gather the materials
Create a sample
This should take no more than about 20 -30 minutes
Instructions
1. Take your piece of paper that you are using as the base for the project and write the child’s name on the back of the paper or let them write their names on their own.
2. This lesson has a directed drawing component to it.
3. This diagram shows the center of the page.
4.Turn the two circles that connect with petals to make a flower.
5.Create ladders to touch the edge of the page.
2. Create hills that connect the ladders.
3. The structure begins to look like the bridge.
4. Create the horizontal borders.
2. Take sponges and use the paint (except black) to design the painting.
3. Paint the background in between in black – I would have younger students use a black crayon instead of black paint.
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