GEOMETRIC

ANIMALS
 Allison Kunath
Allison Kunath is a Contemporary
Artist currently living and
working in Venice, CA.
My work is an exploration of
what I view to be the single most
important thing in this human
experience: connection. Different
series point to different aspects
of the word, such as connection
to self, connection to others, and
connection to nature. I view each
as equally important as we do
our best heal the mess we've
made of this planet, and to
remember the ways that we are
not separate from each other. It
is only through the illusion of
separation that we're able to let
harm come to other humans,
animals and our environment.
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 Allison Kunath
Much of my recent work is on
stretched canvas and paper,
integrating both soft, natural
elements and hard, architectural
elements. The work is constantly
seeking balance between the
two, just as our natural world
seeks balance with our man
made empire. When a piece takes
on a predominantly geometric
approach, I am exploring the
limits of simplification, and how
our eyes respond by filling in the
blanks. When a piece is mainly
abstract and organic, I am
investigating my inner world and
giving voice to the formless.
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out/
 Art Terms
CONTEMPORARY ART: refers to art made and
produced by artists living today.
GEOMETRIC SHAPES: circles, rectangles, squares,
triangles, etc. -Have the clear edges one achieves
when using tools to create them.
PATTERN: the repetition of an element(s). Examples:
repetition of lines, shapes, colors, etc.
CONTOUR LINES: are the lines which defines a form
or edge - an outline of an image.
CRAFTMANSHIP: is the quality of what a person
makes. (Neat lines, coloring in one direction, putting
effort into the work.)
WASH: a watercolor term for a flat layer of very
diluted semi-transparent color/paint laid across the
paper.
PEN & WASH: wash of diluted ink or watercolor paint
applied in combination with a pen drawing.
eometric Animals
Allison Kunaths Art work:
1. Sketchbook: Practice drawing the
outline of an animal. Add geometric
patterns inside the animal. Draw a
geometric shape around/behind the
animal (circle, square, star, etc.)
2. Final Draft:
-In pencil, draw the contour lines
(outlines) of an animal. Student Example:
-Create geometric shapes inside of the
animal with a ruler.
-Draw a geometric shape of your
choice behind the geometric animal.
-Then draw different geometric
shapes/pattern in the background.
-Go over your pencil details in sharpie.
-Paint your background shape with
watercolor paint.
-Paint your background a different
color than your animal and large
geometric shape.
3. Write your name on your artwork
before you start painting.
4. WASH YOUR BRUSHES & BOWL AT
THE END OF CLASS!!!!! Put trays on
back self.
5. Wet artwork goes on the drying
 Materials
Sketchbook
Pencil/Eraser
Sharpies
Rulers
9x12 Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paint
Paint Brushes
Paper Towels
Bowls
 Resources
http
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p_pattern.htm
http://
arthistory.about.com/cs/glossaries/g/s_
shape.htm
Reference Artist: Allison Kunath
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