Art Assignments
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- Art 2019-2020
- Description
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This course involves a broad range of media, techniques, and processes. Students will
develop prior knowledge and skills in the creation and study of works of art
and design, building on concepts and skills acquired in the elementary and middle level
courses. Work will encompass both two and three-dimensional art forms.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Bell Ringers for March 16-20
Bellwork: Art Criticism
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Write the credit line information for Miriam Schapiro’s Father and Daughter
Tuesday: Bell work- Describe: Using the picture of Miriam Schapiro’s Father and Daughter, answer the bulleted question in the Describe section of your handout.
Wednesday: Bell work- Analyze: Using the picture of Miriam Schapiro’s Father and Daughter, answer the bulleted question in the Analyze section of your handout.
Thursday: Bell work- Interpret: Using the picture of Miriam Schapiro’s Father and Daughter, answer the bulleted question in the Interpret section of your handout.
Friday: Bell work- Interpret: Using the picture of Miriam Schapiro’s Father and Daughter, answer the bulleted question in the Judge section of your handout.
Drawing assignments for March 16-20
-- Finish Typography
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
-- Dot Project
--- Draw a Turtle in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for March 2-6
Bellwork: Writing Practice (Dress Up a Sentence)
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Dress up this sentence handout
Tuesday: Bell work- Compound Sentences
Wednesday: Bell work- Dress up this sentence handout (EXAM 1st and 6th periods)
Thursday: Bell work- Compound Sentences (EXAM 2nd and 5th periods)
Friday: Bell work- Dress up this sentence handout (EXAM 3rd and 4th periods)
Drawing assignments for March 2-6
-- Typography
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
-- Dot Project
--- Draw a clock in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Feb. 24-28
Bellwork: Writing Practice (Dress Up a Sentence)
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Dress up a sentence handout
Tuesday: Bell work- Dress up a sentence handout
Wednesday: Bell work- Dress up asentence handout
Thursday: Bell work- Dress up a sentence handout
Friday: Bell work- Dress up a sentence handout
Drawing assignments for Feb. 24-28
-- Block Names
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
-- Dot Project
--- Draw a volcano in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Feb. 17- 21
Bellwork: Writing Practice (Compound Sentences)
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Directions: Create a compound sentence by combining the two simple sentences below the conjunction (and, or, but).
Example: David likes to paint. David likes to draw.
Answer: David likes to paint, and he likes to draw.
Monday: Bell work- 1. John likes video games. John likes reading. 2.Write your own compound sentence.
Tuesday: Bell work- 1. Stephen must study. Stephen will not pass the test. 2.Write your own compound sentence.
Wednesday: Bell work- Jill should show up on time. Jill will not be able to enter. 2. Write your own compound sentence.
Thursday: Bell work- The boy plays basketball. The boy plays soccer. 2. Write your own compound sentence.
Friday: Bell work- She does not play the piano. She does play the flute. 2. Write your own compound sentence.
Drawing assignments for Feb. 17-21
-- Color Theory
-- Block Names
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
--- Draw your favorite animal in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Feb. 10-14
Bellwork: Art Criticsm
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Write the credit line information for Duane Hanson’s Football Player.
Tuesday: Bell work- Describe: Using the picture if Duane Hanson’s Football Player, answer the bulleted question in the Describe section of your handout.
Wednesday: Bell work- Analyze: Using the picture if Duane Hanson’s Football Player, answer the bulleted question in the Analyze section of your handout.
Thursday: Bell work- Interpret: Using the picture if Duane Hanson’s Football Player, answer the bulleted question in the Interpret section of your handout.
Friday: Bell work- Judge: Using the picture if Duane Hanson’s Football Player, answer the bulleted question in the Judge section of your handout.
Drawing assignments for Feb. 10-14
-- Block Names
-- Storyboard
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
--- Draw your favorite cartoon character in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Feb. 3-7
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Fast forward 100 years. Write a paragraph that describes what do you think the world would look like?
Tuesday: Bell work- What are you grateful for? List 3 things you are grateful for. Choose one of those things to expound upon.
Wednesday: Bell work- What does it mean to have school spirit? How can you show your school spirit?
Thursday: Bell work- What is your favorite part of the school day? What do you like about it?
Friday: Bell work- What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? Why is it your favorite thing?
Drawing assignments for Feb. 3-7
-- Textured Initials
-- Storyboard
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
--- Draw something in outer space in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Jan. 27-31
Bellwork: Art Criticsm
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Write the credit line information for Andy Warhol’s 100 Cans
Tuesday: Bell work- Describe: Using the picture if Andy Warhol’s 100 Cans, answer the bulleted question in the Describe section of your handout.
Wednesday: Bell work- Analyze: Using the picture if Andy Warhol’s 100 Cans, answer the bulleted question in the Analyze section of your handout.
Thursday: Bell work- Interpret: Using the picture if Andy Warhol’s 100 Cans, answer the bulleted question in the Interpret section of your handout.
Friday: Bell work- Judge: Using the picture if Andy Warhol’s 100 Cans, answer the bulleted question in the Judge section of your handout.
Drawing assignments for Jan. 27-31
-- Textured Initials
-- Storyboard
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
--- Draw something with wings in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Jan. 20-24
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: MLK HOLIDAY
Tuesday: Bell work- Write about a person you admire. How can you emulate him or her?
Wednesday: Bell work- Write about the best way to spend time with a friend. Why?
Thursday: Bell work- Write about your all-time favorite memory. What makes it important to you?
Friday: Bell work- As you have gotten older, what is one important thing you have learned that you could share with a younger student?
Drawing assignments for Jan. 20-24
-- Sun Faces
-- Storyboard
-- Homemade stickers
-- Comic Strip Enlargement
--- Draw Cupcakes in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Jan. 13-17
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Chapter 12 Vocabulary p.228
Tuesday: Bell work- CP: Illustrator p.248 - 5 facts
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 241 (Henri Matisse - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 237 (Banquet of George – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 12 Questions p.247
Drawing assignments for Jan. 13-17
-- Illustrate the Word
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Sun Faces
--- Draw a Shark in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Jan. 6-10
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Tuesday: Chapter 11 Vocabulary p.206
Wednesday: Bell work- CP: Fabric Designer p.226 - 5 facts
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 219 (Michelangelo Buonarroti - 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 11 Questions p.225
Drawing assignments for Jan. 6-10
-- Illustrate the Word
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Sun Faces
--- Draw a Sandcastle/Mushroom in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Dec. 16-20
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- What makes your hometown special?
Tuesday: Bell work- Describe your friendship with your best friend. What makes it important to you?
Wednesday: Bell work- Family trips and vacations create lasting memories. Describe your favorite family vacation memory.
Thursday: Bell work- What is one law or family rule or school rule that you think needs to be changed? How would you convince lawmakers, your parents, or school leaders to make the change?
Friday: Bell work- The network is cancelling your favorite television show. How would you convince the network that they are making a mistake?
Drawing assignments for Dec. 16-20
-- Illustrate the Word
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Sun Faces
--- Draw a Sandcastle in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Dec. 9-13
Bellwork: Chapter 10
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work: Chapter 10 Vocabulary p.188
Tuesday: Bell work-CP: Photojournalist p. 204 (5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work - About the Artist p. 195 (Wang Yani 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work: About the Artwork p.199 (Janelle and Audrey- 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work: Chapter 10 Questions p.203
Drawing assignments for Dec. 9-13
-- Illustrate the Word
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Illuminated letters
--- Draw a Teacup and saucer in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Dec. 2-6
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- If you could take a train ride across any of the seven continents, which continent would you choose? Explain your answer.
Tuesday: Bell work- What is your favorite saying, quote, or expression? Explain your answer.
Wednesday: Bell work- How would you redesign the dollar bill if you could? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Bell work- If you won the lottery? What is the first thing you would do? Explain your answer.
Friday: Bell work- If you were to give one person you know an award for something, who would it be and what kind of award would it be? Explain your answer.
Drawing assignments for Dec. 2-6
-- Alphabet Project
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Illuminated letters
--- Draw a Car in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Nov. 18-22
Bellwork: Chapter 9
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Write a paragraph that explains the process of making a scratch art drawing.
Tuesday: Bell work- CP: Product designer p.186 - 5 facts
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 177 (Rosa Bonheur - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 181 (Warrior and Attendant – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 9 Questions p.185
Drawing assignments for Nov. 18-22
-- Alphabet Project
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
-- Illuminated letters
--- Draw a Bug in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Nov. 11-15
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: If you could have a free telephone line to any one person in the world, who would it be? Explain your answer. Use at least one compound sentence.
Tuesday: If you could meet one famous person from history, who would it be? Explain your answer. Use at least one compound sentence.
Wednesday: If you could be a contestant on any game show, which would you like to be on? Explain your answer. Use at least one compound sentence.
Thursday: If you had to choose the best book you have ever read, what book would you choose? Explain your answer. Use at least one compound sentence.
Friday: If you had to rename your hometown, what would you call it? Explain your answer. Use at least one compound sentence.
Drawing assignments for Nov. 11-15
-- Alphabet Project
-- Scratch Art
-- 20 Questions Self portrait
--- Draw a Kite in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Nov. 4-8
Bellwork: Chapter 8
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Chapter 8 Vocabulary p.154
Tuesday: Bell work- CP: Gallery Owner p.166
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 163 (Isamu Noguchi - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 157 (Attack – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 8 Questions p.165
Drawing assignments for Nov. 4-8
-- Alphabet Project
-- Scratch Art
-- Moody Colors
--- Draw Marbles in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: FALL BREAK
Tuesday: FALL BREAK
Wednesday: Bell work- If you were asked to create the ultimate dessert, what would it be? Explain your answer. Use at least 1 compound sentence.
Thursday: Bell work- If any of the national holidays had to be celebrated twice a year, which one would you want it to be? Explain your answer. Use at least 1 compound sentence.
Friday: Bell work- If you could enter a race horse in the Kentucky Derby, what would you name your horse? Explain your answer. Use at least 1 compound sentence.
Drawing assignments for Oct. 28-Nov. 1
-- Alphabet Project
-- Scratch Art
-- Moody Colors
--- Draw an Egg in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Oct. 21-25
Bellwork: Chapter 7
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 7 Vocabulary p.140
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio: Website Designer (5 facts) p. 152
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 147(Piet Mondrian - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 143 (Taj Mahal – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 7 Questions p.151
Drawing assignments for Oct. 21-25
-- Names with Shape and Form
-- Alphabet Project
-- Scratch Art
--- Draw a Robot in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Oct. 14-18
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- If you had to name the worst job in the world, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Tuesday: Bell work- REPORT CARD DAY
Wednesday: Bell work- Which of the seven dwarfs personifies you best --- Dopey, Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Grumpy, Happy or Doc? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Bell work- A major motion picture is being made about your life. Who would portray you? Explain your answer.
Friday: Bell work- If you could create and market a toothpaste in any flavor besides mint, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Drawing assignments for Oct. 14-18
-- Castle
-- Names with Shape and Form
-- Alphabet Project
--- Draw a Street Sign in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Oct. 7-11
Bellwork: Chapter 6
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 6 Vocabulary p.120
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio: p.136 (Weaver- 5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 125 (Jan Vermeer- Summary)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 133 (Guell Park – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 6 Questions p.135 (#’s 1,2,3,7 & 8)
Drawing assignments for Oct. 7-11
-- Castle
-- Basic Shapes and Forms
-- Alphabet Project
--- Draw a Don't Symbol in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Bellwork: Chapter 6
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 6 Vocabulary p.120
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio: p.136 (Weaver- 5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 125 (Jan Vermeer- Summary)
9 Weeks Exams 1st and 6th Periods
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 133 (Guell Park – 5 facts)
9 Weeks Exams 2nd and 5th Periods
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 6 Questions p.135
9 Weeks Exams 3rd and 4th Periods
Drawing assignments for Sept. 30-Oct. 4
-- Castle
-- Basic Shapes and Forms
-- Spiral Names
-- Alphabet Project
--- Draw a Whistle in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Sept. 23-27
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bel work - Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could change the custom of shaking hands, what would you replace it with? Explain your answer.
Tuesday: Bell work – Answer the following in paragraph form: Suppose you were attending a costume attending a costume party tonight. What or whom would you like to be? Explain your answer.
Wednesday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you joined the circus, what act would you want to perform? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you were given a yacht today, what would you name it? Explain your answer.
Friday: Bell work - Answer the following in paragraph form: If you were to issue a new postage stamp, who or what would be on it? Explain your answer.
Drawing assignments for Sept. 23-27
-- Symmetrical Name
-- Spiral Names
-- Basic Shapes and Forms
-- Alphabet Project
--- Draw Eyes in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Sept. 16-20
Bellwork: Textboook Chapter 5
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 5 Vocabulary p.94
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio: p.118 (Architect- 5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 97 (Henry Moore- Summary)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 113 (Guitar – 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 5 Questions p.117 #’s 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7
Drawing assignments for Sept. 16-20
-- Basic Shapes and Forms
-- Symmetrical Names
-- Radial Design
--- Draw a Musical Instrument in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Sept. 9-13
Bellwork: Writing Practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bel work - Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Tuesday: Bell work – Answer the following in paragraph form: If you were granted one wish, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Wednesday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could be instantly fluent in one other language that you currently do not speak, which would it be? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could break one world’s record for anything other than sports, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Friday: Bell work - Answer the following in paragraph form: If you were an entry in a dictionary, under which word would people find you? Explain your answer.
Drawing assignments for Sept. 9-13
-- Names from Objects
-- Symmetrical Names
-- Radial Design
--- Draw Money in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Sept. 2-6
Monday: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday: Bell work – Chapter 4 Vocabulary p.72 (Spectrum - Primary Colors)
Wednesday: Bell work- Bell work- Chapter 4 Vocabulary p.72 (Complementary Colors – Color Harmony)
Thursday: Bell work- Bell work- About the Artist p. 77 (Georgia O’Keeffe- Summary)
Friday: Bell work- Bell work- About the Artwork p. 83 (Le Ponte De Courbevoie – 5 facts)
Drawing assignments for Sept. 2-6
-- Words Revealed
-- Names from Objects
-- Symmetrical Names
-- Radial Design
--- Draw Fire in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Aug. 26-30
Bellwork: Writing practice
Answer all bell work in your notebook.
Monday: Bell work - Answer the following in paragraph form: What is one goal you have set for yourself this year? Explain your answer.
Tuesday: Bell work - Answer the following in paragraph form: What is one thing you want to learn to draw this year? Explain your answer.
Wednesday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could visit any place on earth, where would you go? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could suddenly possess an extraordinary talent in one of the arts, what would it be? Explain your answer.
Friday: Bell work- Answer the following in paragraph form: If you could leave a time capsule the size of microwave to be found centuries from now, what would you put inside it? Explain your answer.
Drawing assignments for Aug. 26-30
-- Words Revealed
-- Expressive Line Worksheet
-- Insects with Lines
-- Ball About Me Project
--- Draw Ice in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Aug. 19-23
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 3 Vocabulary p.56
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio p. 70 (Cartographer- 5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 63 (Louise Nevelson - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 59 (harold Lloyd in Safety Last - 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 3 Questions p. 69
Drawing assignments for Aug. 19-23
-- Name Pathways
-- Words Revealed
-- Insects with Lines
-- Ball About Me Project
--- Draw a Key in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Aug. 12-16
Monday: Bell work- Chapter 2 Vocabulary p.34
Tuesday: Bell work- Career Portfolio p. 54 (Type Designer - 5 facts)
Wednesday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 41 (Jacob Lawrence - 5 facts)
Thursday: Bell work- About the Artwork p. 45 (Object - 5 facts)
Friday: Bell work- Chapter 2 Questions p. 53
Drawing assignments for Aug. 12-16
-- Drawing Packet
-- Name Pathways
--- Draw a Traffic Light in a scene or design.
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Bell Ringers for Aug. 5-9
Monday: TEACHER WORK DAY
Tuesday: Introduction to class --- Rules and Procedures
Wednesday: Bell work- Chapter 1 Vocabulary p.10 (Structural lines - Gesture lines)
Thursday: Bell work- Chapter 1 Vocabulary p.10 (Sketch lines - Line of Sight)
Friday: Bell work- About the Artist p. 19 (Imogen Cunningham - 5 facts)
Drawing assignments for Aug.5-9
-- Drawing Packet
-Easy Bar Graph
- Imagination drawing
- Expressive word
- Creativity Handout
- Descriptive lettering
--- Draw a Smiley Face in a scene or design.