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remarkable women
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together, during the 2021 art residency "remarkable women" we will investigate the contributions of 39 women who have made an impact on american history and who have inspired generations to pursue their dreams.
Ray Eames
Mid-century modern
Ray Eames
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Ray Eames born Bernice Kaiser in 1912 was one half of a design duo that influenced and led mass market furniture production in the 20th century. In 1940 Ray met Charles Eames while he was working with a new product called plywood. Ray helped Charles to prepare a molded chair for a competition held by the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Together they won the first and second prizes, as well as each others hearts - they were married in 1941.
Together the pair revolutionized mass produced furniture and brought mid-century modern style into our homes and daily lives. |
the 3 1/2 minute video clip below from antiques roadshow reveals a bit of history on the chair designs by Ray and Charles eames
mid-century modern
laying the foundation using tints
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Materials:
acrylic paper, boards & tape acrylic paints large and medium brushes pencils construction paper white pencils scissors aprons for Peeps |
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foundation - part one
foundation - part two
The Eames shape worksheet (to the right) is used in this video |
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reminder: Write artist names on the back of the paintings
just for fun if you have time to watch
second session
mid-century modern
Layering on shapes
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Materials:
paintings acrylic paints large and medium brushes pencils construction paper shapes cut day one Eva Zeisel reference images and stencils aprons for Peeps |
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after painting the eames shapes - please watch the video below highlighting the works of Eva Zeisel
eva zeisel
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mid-century modern
Layering on shapes continued
final session
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just for funBelow is a file for the coloring page featuring Ray Eames that can be downloaded. It is made available from Rachel Ignotofsky the author/illustrator of the book Women in Art.
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