Charles Pachter:  “Me” Pattern Paintings

Grade level: K – 3

Art Form: Sketching, Stenciling, Drawing, Patterns, Design

Lesson length time: Two Hours

Lesson Objective

Charles Pachter creates art that has become iconic Canadian images and symbolic of Canada’s identity, history and culture. His work, often known for depicting the Moose or his famous streetcar series, is both symbolic and also very personal. Through examining his artwork and discussing his choice of subject matter, students will think about what symbols or images are meaningful to them. Students will then create a drawing that illustrates their understanding of design and self-identity through the creation of a pattern in their artwork.

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Materials

  • Pencil, eraser

  • 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:

  • explore different elements of design

  • learn vocabulary of art techniques and practices

  • learn about a local artist and their art, inspiration and practice

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

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

  • use problem-solving skills and their imagination to create visual art forms

  • express their responses to visual art forms by making connections to their own experiences or by talking about the form

 

Curriculum Connections

Visual Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics (patterning and algebra), Language

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