Sleeping Dog, Hilary Pecis, Painting, 2020
Watch the video above as teacher, so you have an understanding of Hilary’s work. Then pause the video at set places to introduce the pupil’s to Hilary’s paintings.
Questions to Ask Children
When you look at one of Hilary’s paintings, what words come to mind? How would you describe it to someone who couldn’t see it?
How do Hilary’s paintings make you feel?
Do you have favourite parts of the paintings? Do you recognise anything you have at home?
Think about your interests and hobbies- what objects might you include in a still life that reflects snapshots of your life and memories? Could you write/draw them in your sketchbook.
Palegrino, Nicole Dyer, 2019, Acrylic, flashe, and insulation foam on canvas, 10” x 8”
Questions to Ask Children
Is this a painting or a sculpture?
How would you describe it to someone who couldn’t see it?
What do you think the artist was trying to say with this painting?
What do you like/dislike about this painting?
How does this painting make you think differently about still life paintings?
Questions to Ask Children
Pause on one of the still life paintings in the film (or visit his website) and discuss it with the class.
What words would you use to describe the painting?
Look at the way the shapes and colours are arranged on the canvas in relation to each other (the composition). Where does your eye want to look?
Can you see a foreground? A background? Is there a difference in the way the artist has painted the foregound and background?
Can you see any negative space?
What do you like/dislike about this painting?
How does this painting make you feel?