Making Abstract Ceramic Masks

For this project I challenged my grade 6 Art I students to design an abstract mask based on the Kimmy Cantrell's artwork.  The student's faced the challenge head on and did an amazing job!   

Objective:

• To explore the amazing creations of sculptor, Kimmy Cantrell
• To look and brainstorm at what features make Cantrell's artwork unique. 
• To create a colorful mask using clay based on a sketch that the students designed.
• Use acrylic paint to finish the mask

Examples of students artwork: 

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2016

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2016

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2016

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2016

Annual Region 20 West Jr. VASE Art Competition is fast approaching!

I hope everyone is ready for Junior VASE! 

The visual art students in NEISD are invited to participate in the annual Region 20 W Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event, (Jr. VASE) the UIL equivalent for visual art in Texas, sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), which will be held on May 7, 2016.

I will be sending a letter out with more detailed information for those students who are interested in participating later this month.

We here at Jackson M.S. are looking forward to a successful event with our very talented visual art students.