Benny Bing: Colour Expressive Portraits 

Grade level: Grade 3-8

Art form: Drawing, Colour Theory, Expressionism, Principles of Design

Lesson length time: Two Hours

Lesson Objective

By exploring the paintings of Benny Bing, a Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent, the students will learn about his techniques and his passion for portraiture illuminated through the use of complimenting acrylic hues. The students will become more familiar with colour theory, art vocabulary and elements and principles of design to be able to create their own expressionist portraits using a variety of colouring mediums.

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Materials 

  • Pencil, eraser, ruler

  • Papers for sketching – A4 size or similar 

  • Sharpie or similar black marker

  • Any one colouring medium – markers / pencil crayons / watercolours / pastels

  • If using watercolours – then brushes, palette, and water cup required

  • A4 size (or similar) cardstock or thick paper for final artwork (if available)

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • learn the vocabulary of art techniques and practices (portrait, expressionism, proportion, painting techniques, style)

  • explore elements of design (shape and form, space, line, colour, texture and value)

  • explore principles of design, particularly variety (gr. 3), emphasis (gr. 4), proportion (gr. 5), balance (gr. 6)

  • learn about a local artist and their art

  • have an opportunity to explore with materials, tools and concepts

  • be encouraged to create art in a comfortable and supportive environment

  • apply critical thinking skills in their analysis of artwork and the creation of their own artwork

 

Curriculum Connections

Visual Arts, Social Studies, Language

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