Radiant Pop Art Canvas Depicting Morning Sunrise
Let's shake things up with a fun pop art project inspired by the badass Roy Lichtenstein! This badass Pop Art activity will be a mixed media masterpiece that'll make you feel like an art star!
Lichtenstein's Ballsy Sunrise Painting
Lichtenstein's "Sunrise" is a freakin' sweet painting depicting the boom of a sunrise using his signature pop art style. It's part of his ballsy series of landscapes, which he created in the 60's. The painting is simple yet bold, and it captures that early morning centerfold vibe with a blaze of colors and a graphic style that'd make any comic book artist weak in the knees.
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This Artwork Is a Mixed Media Madhouse!
Another reason to love this art project is that it's a double-whammy mixed-media binge! With this project, you'll be slapping down layer upon layer of different materials to achieve the final outcome.
First, you'll be rocking out a background using the classic newsprint style, followed by adding some texture with paint. Lastly, you’ll finish it up with a killer collage featuring some good ol' Ben-Day dots! Don't forget to cap it all off with a little paint splatter (our favorite technique)!
How to Create a Ballsy Sunrise Painting
Supplies:
- Sunrise Template
- Cardstock
- Canvas (or a thick piece of cardboard)
- Newspaper
- Acrylic paint
- Billy Club (optional)
- Glue
- Scissors
- Duct Tape (for tombstone packaging)
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print the sunrise template, then cut out the individual pieces like a true badass.
STEP 2: Using the template as your guide, cut out the shapes from some fiery cardstock.
STEP 3: Lay down the newspaper on your canvas and glue that shit down like a motherfucker. Then, take your billy club and go to town on it with some acrylic paint, adding texture to it like Lichtenstein himself.
STEP 4: When the paint has dried, lay down your badass sunrise shapes making sure they're straight, because straight is sexy.
By layering up the media, you'll create an epic mixed media masterpiece worthy of the badass artist himself. Pro tip: don't be afraid to go behind your pieces with some old magazines, late-night comic strips, or anything that catches your fancy!
Pop Art is ballsy and bold! Feel free to change up the colors, layers, mediums, etc. to suit the materials and supplies you have on hand.
Who Was Roy Lichtenstein?
Roy Lichtenstein was born in 1923 in New York City. He loved to doodle in his spare time and would later become a badass artist! After finishing high school, Lichtenstein went to college, where he earned a bachelor's degree, then a master's degree in fine art. Lichtenstein was drafted into the army during World War II, but he never saw combat action.
Lichtenstein was known for his badass style of art, 'Pop Art,' which was popular in the 60's. Pop Art is all about making art with references to popular and mass culture. High-quality superheroes, comic books, and consumer products were commonly used in Lichtenstein's work.
Lichtenstein admired the skill of comic book artists, who could create intricate tales of love and war using nothing more than basic panels. He was known for his use of comic book panels and ballsy dialogue in his art, which was very popular during the 50's.
More Badass Roy Lichtenstein Projects to Try:
- Tombstone Art
- Biker Chick Pop Art
- Badass Alien Invasion
What the F*ck Is Pop Art?
In the late 50's and early 60's, there was a cultural shift underway, led by badass activists, thinkers, and artists. These rebels began looking for inspiration and materials from their surroundings, creating art from everyday items, consumer goods, and media images. This movement became known as Pop Art, a term derived from Popular Culture.
Pop art is characterized by everyday objects and images drawn from popular culture, such as ads, comic books, and consumer goods.
One of the hallmarks of Pop Art is its use of color. Pop Art is bold, brash, and not for the faint of heart! Learn more about color as part of the 7 elements of visual art.
There are many types of Pop Art, from paintings to silkscreen prints to collages and 3-D creations. Get familiar with some of the most well-known Pop Art artists below.
More Notorious Pop Artists to Check Out
- Andy Warhol Flowers
- Keith Haring Line Drawings
- René Magritte Surrealist Landscapes
- Yayoi Kusama Polka-Dotted Creations
Resources to Get You Started
Here are some helpful resources to give you a head start on teaching art to your kids or students and help you feel confident when presenting materials. You'll find loads of free printables throughout.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Art Hooliganism
- Pre-School Art Projects
- How to Make Your Own Art Supplies
- Radical Pop Art Ideas for Kids
- Rebellious Outdoor Art Projects
- Unconventional Art Challenges
- Unleashing the 7 Elements of Visual Art
- Artistic ANARCHY (Art+Science) Activities
- Create an art guerrilla squad
- Famous Artists Birthdays
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- This pop art project inspired by Roy Lichtenstein is a fun and challenging activity for kids, combining elements of art, science, and lifestyle.
- The Lichtenstein's Ballsy Sunrise Painting is a captivating project that requires mixed media, including cardstock, canvas, paint, glue, scissors, and duct tape.
- The project is a double-whammy mixed-media binge, featuring layers of newspaper, paint, and Ben-Day dots collage, ending with a splatter of paint.
- Preschool kids can learn about the badass artist Roy Lichtenstein, who created pop art using references from popular culture like comic books and consumer products.
- Pop art activities and resources can be found in our news section, with free printables for color mixing, art hooliganism, pre-school art projects, and more.
- For outdoor art adventures, consider throwing a home-and-garden art party with projects like the Tombstone Art, Biker Chick Pop Art, or the Badass Alien Invasion.
- Expand your knowledge about Pop Art and discover other notorious artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, René Magritte, and Yayoi Kusama through our resources section.
