ONOMATOPOEIA ARTvjhbowers.weebly.com/uploads/4/7/5/7/47572953/onomatopeia_art.pdfWhat is Onomatopoeia? •Definition: a word that imitates the Sound. •Sound words. •Examples: Boo,

ONOMATOPOEIA ART

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What is Onomatopoeia?

• Definition: a word that imitates the “Sound”.

• Sound words.

• Examples: Boo, Woof, Meow, Boom, Buzz

Media uses it....

• Old Batman & Robin shows.

Artists use it....

• Roy Lichtenstein is a famous Pop artist who often incorporated Sound words into his artwork!

Now HOW to create your own

ONOMATOPEIA ART.....

Step 1:

• Cut out various sizes of “text” from books and magazines.

• Make sure to leave out images and too many blank spaces.

Step 2:

• Glue pieces of “text” onto large white paper.

• Make sure to vary the direction, and ensure they overlap to cover the ENTIRE surface!

It should look like this…..

Step 3:

• Decide on a Sound / Onomatopoeia word.

• Center it and LIGHTLY trace it onto your sheet with pencil, then go over it with a black marker.

Step 4:

• Decide on a “Surround” shape. Examples could include:

Step 4 (continue..)

• LIGHTLY trace around your word. You can have your word overlapping in some areas if you like.

• Outline in marker.

Step 5:

• Decide on 3 (no more than 4) colours. 1 for the words, 1 for outside edge, 1 shape and 1 for extra details (if you have any)

• Start painting.

Until it is all painted like this….

Step 6:

• Outline in marker and add a SHADOW EFFECT to the word.

Finished !