Cruise

Art

• The student learned about perspective and composition while creating a drawing or painting of the cruise ship.
• They practiced using color and shading to depict the ocean, sky, and various elements of the cruise ship.
• They explored the use of different textures and patterns to represent the cruise ship's design and details.
• They learned about scale and proportion when drawing or painting the different elements of the cruise ship.

For continued development, the student can explore other forms of transportation in art, such as airplanes, trains, or cars. They can also experiment with mixed media to create textured collages or sculptures representing different modes of travel.

Book Recommendations

• All Aboard! The Wonderful World of Vacations by Wendy Cheyette Lewison: A fun and colorful book exploring various forms of transportation, including cruises, and different vacation destinations.
• The Art of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Tracey Miller-Zarneke: This book provides insight into the creative process behind the animated film, including the design of the cruise ship in the "foodimals" sequence.
• Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney: While not specifically about cruises, this book offers valuable insights into understanding and mastering color and light in art, which can be applied to creating realistic depictions of cruise ships and their surroundings.