Drawing Lines & Patterns
Bible
During biblical times, a parent might chose their baby's name from circumstances associated with the birth. An example is found in the book of Genesis. Sarah was very old and beyond child bearing age when she gave birth to her first son. She said, "God has brought me laughter; everyone who hears will laugh with me" (Genesis 21:6). So she named her son Isaac which means laughter. Still others used names that included the prefix or suffix "el," "ya," and "yahu" to represent a divine act or attributes. Hannah wanted a child and could not get pregnant. She never gave up hope that God would hear her prayer. When she finally had a baby she named him Samuel (suffix "el") and dedicated him at the temple to serve God "all the days of his life" (1 Samuel 1:11). The Bible tells us that God told Joseph to name his baby Jesus which means "God saves."
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Names were messages to the world -- the message from Mary and Joseph was "God saves."
Chances are your parents took a good deal of time thinking of the perfect name for you. Does your name have a special meaning? Are you named after a relative? You may want to look up what your name means if you don't already know.
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Names were messages to the world -- the message from Mary and Joseph was "God saves."
Chances are your parents took a good deal of time thinking of the perfect name for you. Does your name have a special meaning? Are you named after a relative? You may want to look up what your name means if you don't already know.
Objectives:
In this lesson you will learn how to integrate straight lines, curved lines, repetition, and patterns into an artwork that includes your name.
Materials:
paper, pencils, erasers, markers, envelope folders
Process:
- Watch these videos:
- If you want more information on drawing letters you can look at this wiki how to:
- Use sketchpaper to practice writing your name in bold, block, or bubble letters. Explore lines and patterns using straight & curved lines to fill in each letter. Experiment with stripes, wavy lines, zig-zags, etc.
- Once you have decided on a design, place your portfolio folder in landscape postion. Write your name on it in your selected letter style as big as you can.
- Fill in each letter completely with patterns & designs. Use markers to add color.
- On an index card, write your name and answer the following questions in a complete sentence. Which pattern do you like best from your name design? Why? How did you use repetition and pattern in your design?
Rubric:
Standards:
- VA:Cr1.2
- VA:Cr2.1
- VA:Cr3.1