8th grade pottery is fresh out of the kiln... check them out below!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Weekly Update 02/24/14 - 02/28/14
Sixth Grade
This week we looked at the principle of design pattern. Students spent time drawing unique patterns and then we discussed drawing techniques for our upcoming Oaxacan animal drawings. Be on the look out for those.
Eighth Grade
After finishing our pottery glazing (look for pictures soon of the finished products) we spent some time practicing still life drawings. Students got to choose objects from my still life collection and arrange their own compositions. Then they photographed them and worked on practice sketches.
This week we looked at the principle of design pattern. Students spent time drawing unique patterns and then we discussed drawing techniques for our upcoming Oaxacan animal drawings. Be on the look out for those.
Seventh Grade
Seventh graders have been working on grid drawings this week. We finished our contour line drawing self-portraits and are moving on to create a collaged background for them next week.
After finishing our pottery glazing (look for pictures soon of the finished products) we spent some time practicing still life drawings. Students got to choose objects from my still life collection and arrange their own compositions. Then they photographed them and worked on practice sketches.
Underground Railroad Quilt 3rd Quarter
We recently finished our Underground Railroad secret message themed quilts in the 8th grade. After each student finished their square we put them together and hung the finished quilt in the hallway.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Value Scale Landscapes
In 8th grade art we just finished a unit on value and to cap it off we created simplified landscapes that incorporated a 5 point value scale. Students drew simple layered landscapes and then painted them using 5 values (dark on the bottom------light on top). We discussed atmospheric perspective, and how colors on the horizon appear less saturated than those close to the viewer. Check them out:
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Weekly Update 1/27/14 - 1/31/14
Long time no update, I know! We've been a bit crazy around here with all of these snow days and my updates have been lacking lately. Hopefully the weather is on its way back to a more normal forecast (fingers crossed). Here's what we did this week:
Sixth Grade
Sixth graders worked on some elements of art this week. We looked at texture and shape. For texture the students spent one day making texture rubbings from texture plates. Then we spent a few days cutting up our rubbings and using that paper to create some collage creatures. The students used the texture from the plates to represent things like fur, slime, scales, feathers, etc. After that we talked about organic and geometric shapes (more on that next week).
Seventh Grade
This week in 7th grade we discussed architecture and proportion. The students began drawing the KY governor's mansion (which is celebrating its centennial this year). We talked about who/what the governor is and what an architect does. After discussing some drawing techniques for our architectural drawings, the students began drawing. Some of our drawings will be submitted to a contest hosted by the Governor and First Lady in March.
Eighth Grade
8th graders spent the week studying value and paint mixing. First we practiced creating value with black and white paint. Students made 5 point value scales and mixed their own grays.
Next, we discussed landscapes and monochromatic color schemes. Students drew 5 layered simplified landscapes and we discussed atmospheric perspective. Students chose a color and began painting their landscape. By putting dark shades at the bottom and light shades at the top we created the illusion of atmospheric perspective.
Sixth Grade
Sixth graders worked on some elements of art this week. We looked at texture and shape. For texture the students spent one day making texture rubbings from texture plates. Then we spent a few days cutting up our rubbings and using that paper to create some collage creatures. The students used the texture from the plates to represent things like fur, slime, scales, feathers, etc. After that we talked about organic and geometric shapes (more on that next week).
Seventh Grade
This week in 7th grade we discussed architecture and proportion. The students began drawing the KY governor's mansion (which is celebrating its centennial this year). We talked about who/what the governor is and what an architect does. After discussing some drawing techniques for our architectural drawings, the students began drawing. Some of our drawings will be submitted to a contest hosted by the Governor and First Lady in March.
Eighth Grade
8th graders spent the week studying value and paint mixing. First we practiced creating value with black and white paint. Students made 5 point value scales and mixed their own grays.
Next, we discussed landscapes and monochromatic color schemes. Students drew 5 layered simplified landscapes and we discussed atmospheric perspective. Students chose a color and began painting their landscape. By putting dark shades at the bottom and light shades at the top we created the illusion of atmospheric perspective.
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