Monday, January 31, 2011

Advanced art warm up due Monday, February 7th.
Andy Warhol, Myths: Mickey Mouse, screenprint, 1981.
Advanced art homework due Monday, February 7th.
Draw your favorite toy.
Use color pencils, fill the page and include a background.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Pop art oil pastels


My 8th grade art students studied Jim Dine and his pop art inspired series and after drawing tools from observation for several days were asked to complete a pop art tool series. The medium used was oil pastels and they turned out spectacular.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Advanced art warm up due Monday, January 31st.
Pablo picasso, Hibou (Owl), glazed ceramics, 1953.


Advanced art homework due Monday, January 31st.
Draw your favorite pair of shoes.
Use color pencils, fill the page and include a background.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Drawing from observation

The advanced art students worked on drawing tools from observation in the form of contour drawings then they were asked to repeat their favorite tool and complete a scratchboard.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Painting in style of Robert Indiana

Painting in style of Hard Edge art movement

Advanced art

Advanced art warm up due Monday, January 31st.
Red Grooms, N.Y.C. Taxi on the street, limited edition print, 1960s.Advanced art homework due Monday, January 31st.
Draw yourself living on a new planet.
Use color pencils, fill the page and include a background.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Progress Reports

Progress reports went home today to my advanced art and 8th grade art students.
Signed progress reports are due back tomorrow.
Semester 1 ends Friday, January 28th.
All missing work must be turned in to me by Friday, January 21st in order to receive credit.
8th grade art students will be going to technology class with Mr. Lawrence beginning January 31st.
Advanced art is a year long class.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Advanced Art

Advanced art warm up due Monday January 17th.
Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji in clear weather, 1830, woodblock.
Advanced art homework due Monday, January 14th.
Invent your own flower/plant/tree.
Include a background, use color pencils and fill the page.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Monday, January 3, 2011

Advanced Art

Advanced Art warm up due Monday, January 10th.
Pablo Picasso, Verre et Pichet, 1944, oil on canvas.
Advanced art homework due Monday, January 10th.
Draw your favorite winter break memory.
Use color pencil, fill the page and include a background.