Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work.
Anchor Standard #10. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Pineapples have been a symbol of hospitality and welcome in the Southern States of the United States for a long time. They were initially brought to America to be shared with loved ones at special events. Later, people started using the image of a pineapple to express their warm welcome to guests and visitors. Pineapples are fascinating because they come in various colors and textures. In this lesson, we will learn how to create the intricate design on the outside, as well as the overlapping leaves on the top, using watercolor and markers to produce an interesting blend of colors. Lastly, we will add shadow to make the pineapple appear three-dimensional, which is known as creating a form.
Step One. Paint your background.
Step Two. Create your pineapple. Draw an oval (Hint: Make sure the oval is bigger than your fist. Use a tracer if needed.) Draw the top of the pineapple, and then finish the shapes on the inside of the pineapple. Add the curves on the edge of the oval to make it look more three-dimensional.
Step Three. Paint the pineapple. Draw on the lines with a (water-based) marker, add water with a brush going over the marker lines or use water color to fill in the pineapple.
Step Four. Add shadows to your pineapple, inside the curves.
Step Five. Cut out your pineapple, add a shadow underneath it (on your background paper), and glue it on.
