DOTW, 3/19-3/25

Art 2

Pirates vs. Cowboys vs. Ninjas vs. Etc. or Something Broken

Art 4

Plugged in or Extreme perspective

DOTW 2/26-3/4

Art 2

Design your own amusement park ride or Portraits

Art 4

What you see when you close your eyes or Draw things that come from eggs

Sketches and Color Websites

Sketch of the Week

Art 1: 2012 or Giving Thanks

Art 3: Culture Shock or Bedroom Interior

Art I/S: Mixed Media Collage of Human Figure

Art 1: Intro to Color

Please visit the following websites. At each site, make note of 3 facts about color. List these facts on the back of your color study guide.

• Color Matters: How color affects us
• Color Theory
• Color Symbolism in Buddhist Art
• Color IQ Test

Catching Up

Georgia O'Keeffe Blue and Green Music, 1921
Well, I apologize for not posting as frequently as I should. That will change.

Art 1 Students: Are you missing any of these projects?

• Tessellation
• Papel Picado
• Value Scale and Spheres
• Outdoor Still Life with Skull

Art 3 Students: Are you missing any of these projects?

• Pen and Ink Portrait
• Georgia O'Keeffe Critique
• Monochromatic Oil and Soft Pastel Studies
• Pastel Floral Abstraction

Sketches of the Week

Art 1: (page 38) Battle Frontlines or First Car

Art 3: Interior of the Bathroom or the Kitchen

Art I/S: The Human Figure: A small group of people (Focus on negative spaces)

Discussion: The artist of the work above, Georgia O'Keeffe, said:

“Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time.”

• Look up more images by O'Keeffe. How does she make us pay attention to flowers?

Late October Sketches

Please Stand By: Technical Difficulties

Thank you for your patience as I recover from the flu. I became quite ill Thursday evening and have been incapacitated for the last few days. I was able to get a prescription for Tamiflu, but I need one more day to recover. Please keep doing what you do best!

First off:

Sketches of the Week

• Art I: Free Choice or Phobias
• Art III: Free Choice or Objects wrapped in foil
• Art I/S: From the list or Try a Collaborative Sketch with another student!

Art I

On Friday, you went to tessellations.org and shared two facts about tessellations. You also sketched 3 plans for a tessellation on Page 32 of your sketchbook.

Monday's Objectives:

• First, check out the Jim McNeill demo to learn about rotation and translation.
• Second, check out the "Do It Yourself" section on tessellations.org for more ideas.
• Which technique appeals to you? Why? Choose a technique that you feel you can use to create a successful tessellation
• Grab one sheet of 12" x 18" drawing paper and a 3" x 5" index card from the gray cart. Today, you should get started with the basic outlines.
• Although you might use different techniques to create your tessellation (due this Friday), your work will be assessed by:

1. Accurate and well-crafted tessellations.
2. Understanding of geometric and organic shapes.
3. Effective use of repetition, pattern, and one of the following techniques: translation, rotation, reflection, or glide reflection
4. Use of a simple color harmony
5. Creative subject matter. "But WHAT should it be about?" It's up to you and your wonderfully creative minds!

Art 3

Have you finished your portrait? If not, please take today to complete. If you are complete, it's time for the assessment.

Sketches

Welcome To Your Brain

Discuss Analyze Interpret Judge

I have to say that I am totally impressed by our first group art critique! Well done, Art 1.

Sketch of the Week--Page 23

Art 1: My reality or Foot

Art 3: 5 layered drawings

Art I/S: Reflective Surfaces #2--Contour Line and Color

Discussion Post:

• Complete this drawing exercise. You can either print the exercise or do the online version. Post your comments about the experience.

Alrighty, It's Friday!

Picasso's Igor Stravinsky

We've completed Week 6! Don't forget to complete your assessment over the weekend.

Sketch of the Week

• Art 1: Rivalry or Animachine
• Art 3: Fabric with Pattern or Insects
• Art I/S: Reflective Surfaces #1--Expressive and bold lines

Discussion Post

Look for an inspirational art quote. What is it, and why did you pick it?

Art 3 Project Update

Sketchbook Check Tomorrow:

1. Page 19A: Pure Contour Self Portrait
2. Page 19B: Modified Contour Self Portrait
3. Page 20: SOTW--Pile of Pillows or Free Choice
4. Page 21: Modified Contour--Emotions

Figure Drawing Workshop

• We will continue to focus on line and the human form. Excellent resource.

Art 1 Project Update

Sketchbook Check Tomorrow:

1. Page 19: "Water Sketch"
2. Page 20: SOTW--Nightmare or Free Choice

"Water" is the culminating project in our Line Workshop.

What we are assessing:

• Does my artwork have a variety of line personalities and types?
• Does my artwork use line for textures and patterns?
• Are there at least five types of water depicted?
• Did I use the Rule of Thirds to create my composition?
• Did I demonstrate a mastery of the medium?

Weekly Update

A big thank you to everyone who came out for Open House last night. Parents took the opportunity to answer one of our essential questions, which is what you see above.

Project News

• Personal timelines will be assessed on Tuesday, August 25th. Your timeline should be nonrepresentational, demonstrate craft consciousness, have appropriate use of media, be complex and introspective. Whew!
• If you're confused about craft consciousness, just think about creating (practicing) your artwork with skill and awareness. For example, avoid smudges, tears, folds and other minor disasters that may detract from the overall quality of your work.

Sketch of the Week

• Art 1: What's in the fridge? or Oops!
• Art 3: A chair as a self portrait
• Art I/S: 5 things I love about you #3--Create a drawing with strong contrast in an unfamiliar medium.

And, finally . . .

8th period students are creating a Japanese-inspired rock garden. Students wrote haikus in response to researching gardens, a few of which follow below.

Peace with no limits

Tranquility is found here

A green zen garden

--Miguel

small white waves lapping

dryly at rocky shores a

tide of ground down land

--Candace

beauty crosses a

japanese zen garden that is

majestically peace

--Julie

dripping on the moss
the rain patters on slowly
cloudy wet and cool

--Kiersten

The wind blows fiercely,

Leaves dancing around my feet,

Lightning cracks the sky.

--Jaycob

waters splash on the rocks

creating serenity for all

making us peaceful

--Cassandra

Beautiful garden

Let's one have relaxation

From the harsh real life

--Lettie

The cherry blossoms

flow through the garden leaving

peacefulness behind

--Melissa

Weekend Notes

1. Have you started your Sketch of the Week (due Thursdays)?

• Art 1: Tattoo or Video Game Design
• Art 3: Manmade vs. Natural
• I/S: 5 Things I Love #1--Expressive Line

2. Are you going to First Friday? Don't forget to collect evidence.

3. Enrichment Activity: Create a Dada Hat!

4. I found this fantastic website that I thought you might enjoy.