Foam Shape Collage

For my lesson on using shape I explained the difference between geometric and organic shapes and we practiced making shapes in our sketchbooks. My goal is to have a small sketchbook exercise before the main project, that way the books will be used as a "practice" work space and students will understand the nature of the sketchbooks. Although I give short practice assignments, I am still encouraging the students to add their own drawings and details to personalize their books. I showed a video of Bruce Riley working using resin to create funky organic shapes that change form as the resin sets and then the students made layered collages using craft foam shapes and paper. I included some shapes from Spanish painter Joan Miro's work to add to their collages.