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The art of RECYCLING! Using everyday objects to create art Using everyday objects to create art What makes it art? What makes it art? Idea of something becoming something else, becoming something more Idea of something becoming something else, becoming something more Intention Intention

“Fountain” 1917 Fountain is a 1917 work widely attributed to Marcel Duchamp. The scandalous work was a porcelain urinal, which was signed "R.Mutt" and titled Fountain.

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Requirements SLOW DOWN! Put thought into the composition, do a sketch first, decide on a color palette, etc. SLOW DOWN! Put thought into the composition, do a sketch first, decide on a color palette, etc. Must include Pen/Marker and Colored Pencil Must include Pen/Marker and Colored Pencil Complete the drawing first in pencil, then outline with marker Complete the drawing first in pencil, then outline with marker Bring a sense of BALANCE to the piece, and make sure the viewers eye moves throughout all areas of the piece. Attain balance by paying attention to: Bring a sense of BALANCE to the piece, and make sure the viewers eye moves throughout all areas of the piece. Attain balance by paying attention to: Positive space/Negative space Color Line quality Visual “heaviness” of certain areas of the piece Keep in mind the text on the page itself