6 sessions; 40 minutes per session

1. SWBAT recreate a famous artwork on a bowling pin.
2. SWBAT identify the characteristics of different art styles.
3. SWBAT identify the style of various famous artists in history.
4. SWBAT understand the process of painting (background to foreground).

1. Old bowling pins
2. Acrylic paint
3. Paint brushes
4. Fixative spray
5. Research materials (optional)
6. Examples of famous artworks

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I did this as an after school art club project. We spent about six after-school days painting this. At the end of the year, we did an auction. An auctioneer volunteered his time and after selling approximately 27 bowling pins, we raised over $900 for the art club account for a field trip and supplies after school!

Day 1: Gesso the bowling pins to prime. Choose the painting you are going to recreate.

Day 2-3: Sand the gesso smooth. Paint the base color. Depending on the color you need 2-3 coats.

Day 4: Draw any details that need to be drawn first. Begin painting.

Day 5-6: Add outlines and remainder details.

I sprayed these bowling pins with glossy fixative after they were complete.

http://www.artroom104.blogspot.com/p/2011-art-show.html

http://artroom104.blogspot.com/2012/10/art-club-art-fundraisers.html

These could also be done in conjunction with an artist research project.

**The Keith Haring bowling pin was painted by myself. The Lichtenstein and Pollock pin were both done by 6th graders and the pin based on Starry Night was done by a 5th grader.

To get the bowling pins, all you need to do is go to your local bowling alley and ask. The bowling alleys have to replace bowling pins every few months as they start to crack or chip from being hit. Sometimes they might have big dings in them, but they can either be filled with plaster before being covered with gesso, or the cracks and holes could be used to your advantage with the design being painted on the pin.

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[9-12 Proficient] Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks

[5-8] Students generalize about the effects of visual structures and functions and reflect upon these effects in their own work

[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

Acrylic, Painting