Video Description: Artists Thomas Sleet, Jill Downen, and Daniel Raedeke discuss their newest exhibitions at the Bruno David Gallery. Sleet focuses on materials, Downen seeks to redefine the traditional drawing, and Raedeke blends painting and 3D animation techniques

• About 20 seconds into the video, the artist Jill Downen says, “I’m redefining what drawing means. I’m redefining the materials that it’s made of, the processes that it goes through, and what the final surface might look like.” Prior to viewing the video provide that quote to the student and ask them to discuss. What do they think the artist is doing? What do they expect her works to look like? Then view the video to see her work. Continue the discussion. Do students see her work as drawing? Is she redefining it to them? What techniques, materials, ideas intrigue them that might inspire a drawing of their own?
• What is student response to the artists’ work seen in the video? Have students evaluate the work from both the perspective of art principles as well as personal preferences.