PART 1
SketchesCreate Emotion with the Elements Sketches
Make an initial sketch to Create an emotional composition-Draw simple shapes and you can rough in color or you can “sketch” with colored cut paper.
For the final you will Use cut paper only- simple shapes, no lines, no drawing on a 9 x 12″ paper or larger. Work solely with paper and scissors, using colors to match the emotions. Keep the shapes as simple as possible, concentrating on shapes and colors that elicit an emotion- ex. Fear-sense of flight rather than on the realistic representation of body parts. Before you begin, ask 2 sets of questions:
- What is the essence of the person/creature/thing I want to represent? What specific elements in this situation evoke strong feelings in me? How can I accentuate these?
- What feeling do I want to evoke with this picture, and what elements might I use to do this?
- The first questions deal with the subject at hand, the second with emotions and elements. List the structural elements most essential for each category; for example, you want to evoke fear. Keep returning to these questions when your picture doesnt seem to be working. The solution is almost always in one of the two categories.
Example from the Molly Bang book, Little Red Riding Hood. The violet creates twilight which is creepier than day time. The black trees and angles leave them unstable. The red angular tongue and eye visually connect with Red and create more tension.
This one feels more joyful and playful.
PART 2
Reminder: This discussion is part of your weekly attendance and participation grade. Posts must be completed on time, and this board will close after Sunday, March 22.
Quote for Reflection
In the supplemental PowerPoint, you were introduced to this quote from Kahlil Gibran:
Parents are the bows from which their children as living arrows are set forth.
If you have not yet viewed the PowerPoint, take a moment to reflect on this quote and what it means to you.
This quote highlights the powerful role parents play in guiding children, providing culture, values, ethics, and traditions, while also allowing them to grow into their own paths. Parenting is not one-size-fits-all; each child has their own temperament and needs. This is where the concept of goodness of fit comes in, adapting parenting approaches to match the childs individuality.
Discussion Prompt
For this discussion, reflect on your own upbringing and share your perspective on parenting styles by addressing the following:
- What parenting style(s) did your parents or caregivers use?
- How were you disciplined, and what expectations existed in your family?
- How did you fit into your family unit?
- In what ways did your parents interact with you?
- How did these approaches change as you grew older?
- What does your relationship with your parents/caregivers look like now?
Draw connections between your personal experiences and the ideas of parenting styles, cultural influence, and goodness of fit.

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