Op Art 2.0

8th grade op art drawings from quarter 2. 

Radial Symmetry part 2

Seventh graders started out the new grading period by learning about radial symmetry. We started out by looking at some images and discussing what it means for something to have radial symmetry, and then we did some practice drawings using shapes to create radial symmetry. During this time we also looked at lettering styles and how to create a unique style of lettering. To end the unit, students used their name (or nickname, or a word) to create radial symmetry.

Graffiti Tags

Eighth grade students worked this past week on creating graffiti tags which somehow represented themselves (either through imagery, symbolism, color, line, etc.). The drawings were really successful, and I can't wait to see future projects from this group based on their first work in my class. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter 2 Legos

The second grading period is off to a great start, and just like last time the sixth graders started out with drawings of themselves as a lego alter-ego. Check out the results.

 

Positive/Negative Space Still Lifes

 For this project we discussed the difference between positive and negative space in 2D artwork. Positive space is comprised of the space taken up by something in a work of art, and negative space is all of the area surrounding that space. To explore space, students composed still lifes and took pictures of them using digital cameras. Then we used the images we took as reference for a drawing. In order to think about the relationship between positive and negative space we flipped the common order of a work of art, and left the positive space blank and put a lot of detail work in the background. This is one of my favorite projects, and I think this batch turned out excellent. 

Organic and Geometric Creatures

To explore the element of art shape, sixth grade art students looked at organic and geometric shapes. Organic shapes are usually found in nature, and consist of irregular and curved outlines. Geometric shapes can be found in math class and usually have sharp edges and precise angles. 

 

After we learned how to tell the difference between the two types of shape, students created drawings of made-up creatures using only geometric or only organic shapes. The students were encouraged to think of outrageous creatures and come up with the most creative way to use shapes as possible. The result was really great. Can you tell which drawings are organic, and which are geometric?