Franz Kline Abstract Painting

            Thanks to Sterling Edwards for this project idea!

• Essential Question - Understand how the choice of tool, media and expressive quality of a mark can affect the personal style of an artist

         Powerpoint with short video imbeded: franz kline.ppt

Materials

12X16 , 140 pound watercolor paper

Acrylic paint

Semi gloss acrylic medium

Frogtape for delicate surfaces (yellow)

Brushes

Pencils

Objectives:

• Gain an understanding and awareness of Franz Kline’s art and process
• Understand neutral colors
• Experiment with creating different kinds of lines and marks
• Become familiar with acrylic paint
• Create an interesting composition using experimental abstract painting
• Demonstrate  acrylic techniques and clean up

Procedure:

• Discuss the art and process of Franz Kline

• Tape an even border around (2) 12x18 paper with frog tape
• Sketch 8 designs on scrap paper using black acrylic paint. Emphasize diagonal lines, thick to thin lines, positive and negative space
• Lightly sketch your best 2 designs to WC papers
• Using a flat brush, paint black lines on WC paper, keeping edges rough
• Paint shapes, using neutral colors, and some complementary colors mixed to create neutrals
• Mix black acrylic thin enough to add additional Offset Calligraphy along with drips and splatters of paint
• Let dry overnight, then add 1 coat of semi gloss acrylic medium to seal surface
• Remove tape and enjoy!

Closure: Review how the choice of tool, media and expressive quality of a mark can affect the personal style of an artist.