Webelos & AOL Elective Adventure: Art Explosion

Webelos & AOL Elective Adventure: Art Explosion

Do all of these:
1. Visit an art museum, gallery, or exhibit. Discuss with an adult the art you
saw. What did you like?
2. Create two self-portraits using two different techniques, such as
drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and computer illustration.
3. Do two of the following:
a. Draw or paint an original picture outdoors, using the art
materials of your choice.
b. Use clay to sculpt a simple form.
c. Create an object using clay that can be fired, baked in the
oven, or air-dried.
d. Create a freestanding sculpture or mobile using wood, metal,
papier-mâché, or found or recycled objects.
e. Make a display of origami or kirigami projects.
f. Use a computer illustration or painting program to create a
work of art.
g. Create an original logo or design. Transfer the design onto a
T-shirt, hat, or other object.
h. Using a camera or other electronic device, take at least 10
photos of your family, a pet, or scenery. Use photo-editing
software to crop, lighten or darken, and change some of the
photos.
i. Create a comic strip with original characters. Include at least
four panels to tell a story centered on one of the points of the Scout Law. Characters can be hand-drawn or computer generated.
4. Choose one of the following methods to show your artwork:
a. Create a hard-copy or digital portfolio of your projects. Share
it with your family and members of your den or pack.
b. Display your artwork in a pack, school, or community
art show.