Read the artist biography to the left by clicking on the link below the sheet. Then watch the video below. Once you are more familiar with the artist you will work on a couple of projects! (If you are outside the United States there may be a problem with CBS and copyright in your country) Here is an alternate link if necessary:: https://youtu.be/Z7SnDuPX_JA
Keith Haring used thick black lines to show implied movement in his art and bright, solid colors. He would add patterns to areas of the art as well. Use the colors and patterns in the worksheet provided to color artwork created in his style.
If you don't have a printer, you can re-create this piece of art on a separate sheet, or color digitally.
Look, I know this says third graders, but the basics still apply! This really is the way Keith Haring drew! Remember, you are going to create art with meaning. Look at the examples provided and use marks and colors that were used by Haring in your final art.
Create a simple Keith Haring Drawing on this worksheet, or on your own paper.
Social issue art is when the artist recognizes a particular social issue using art and creativity. They use creative skills to work within their community to affect change. “While a traditional artist uses their creative skills to express their take on the world, a social artist puts their skills to use to help promote and improve communities. Thus, the main aim of a social artist is to improve society as a whole and to help other people find their own means of creative expression.” (Wikipedia)
Print and complete the worksheets to the right.
Materials: Sharpies, Markers, or Colored Pencils, Pencils, Erasers, Paper.
Watch this video on how to blend with colored pencils. You can also choose to create your art digitally or with marker. Your choice.