Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Creativity Workshop

So, let's do this. "Trust that still, small voice that says, 'This might work and I'll try it." (Diane Mariechild)

Can you be consciously creative every day of your life? Use the following prompts for inspiration only.

  • December 22: Design a school uniform. Use actual fabric in your design.
  • December 23: What are you grateful for? Name it and draw it.
  • 24: Go find a bird. Draw it. Invent some dialog for the bird. What is it saying to you?
  • 25: Use wrapping paper to make Thank You notes.
  • 26: Draw the best mustache. Or photograph. Or collage. Or use your dog's hair clippings (please don't hurt the dog!).
  • 27: Robots are taking over the world. Discuss.
  • 28: Create a mask design that matches your favorite outfit. Now try to make it 3D (empty cereal boxes work great!)
  • 29: Take yourself out on a date. Spend no more than $5. Doodle on a napkin while you're out.
  • 30: List 20 things you like to do. Illustrate one.
  • 31: List 5 things you're not allowed to do. Paint one, write it, draw it, act it out, collage ...
  • January 1: List 10 tiny changes you'd like to make. Draw, sing, dance one.
  • January 2: Andy Warhol talked about everyone being famous for 15 minutes. For what will you be famous?

Monday, December 6, 2010

Value Self Portrait Critique

On the back of your portrait, please use pencil to complete the following questions (you can tape a piece of paper on the back, if you'd prefer):

  • How did Chuck Close's work impact your piece?
  • How has your perception of scale and proportion changed?
  • How did you use value and contrast in your work?
  • How original and daring is your work?
  • Is your work well-crafted? Why or why not?

End-of-Term-To-Do List


M.C. Escher Circle Limit III 1959 click on image for more information

I have sent an email to you. If you have not received this email, please let me know (or email me) by Tuesday. In this email you will find:

1. The final reflection. Please, please, please follow the instructions. I will need this reflection before we conference on Thursday, December 9.

2. A review for the final.

All students must be 100% organized and ready to conference before class starts on Thursday.

Friday, December 3, 2010

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