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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Tool Time

Objective:
To make a composition using a non-painting tool for the composition, tool and subject matter.

Materials:
Pencils
Sketch book or scratch paper
Various forms of non-art tools (fork, spoon, brush, etc.) that can be dipped in paint.
Watercolor paper
Acrylic Paint
Permanent Marker

Procedure:
1. Choose from a variety of tools or objects to create a drawing.
2. Create studies (practice drawings) in your sketchbook or scratch paper emphasizing effective use of the elements of art and principles of design (line, shape, texture)
3. Use your object to create an abstract painting using acrylic paint on your watercolor paper. This will be the background of your drawing.
4. Once the acrylic paint is dry, draw your object by repeating all or parts of the tool chosen over your abstract painting

***Tip: Be open to what happens during this process. ***

Assessment:
Write a self reflection discussing the pros and cons of working in this unconventional manner.
What did you like or dislike about this project? Why?
Did the struggle outweigh the enjoyment and sense of discovery or vice versa?

Examples of Student Work:

Thursday, April 14, 2016

PInch Pot Animals

6th grade Art I students were asked to model clay with control to create pinch pot animals. They built upon previous knowledge of working with clay in order to craft an original three-dimensional artwork.

The students chose whether they wanted to use glaze for their pinch pot or acrylic paint.

Materials:
sketchbook
pencil
clay
tools for working with clay
glaze

Examples of student work:

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Making the Small Monumental

Objective:
The students will think about one subject (object) that they will emphasize. This will be the largest object in an imaginary landscape, perhaps the one that appears closest in their art work. The students will use the "rule of thirds" to create their composition.

Art History Connection:
Artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe understood how to make a small object dominate a landscape and appear larger than life She placed natural objects such as shells, flowers, or bones in the foreground and made them monumental, dominating the composition.

Vocbulary:

Center of interest
Scale
Foreground
Background
Rule of Thirds

Materials:
Drawing paper
Pencil
Oil Pastels

Small Objects (shells, flowers, bones, model cars)
Apron

Examples of Student Work:
Grade 6 Art (Year)

Friday, November 13, 2015

Re-purposed Dried up Acrylic paint & Laminate Tile Samples

Ever wonder what to do with dried up Acrylic paint? Well here's an idea, scoop out your old paint from the tray(s) cut it, roll it up, and wrap jewelry wire around it. You could also add beads for a touch more color. Voila! You now have some fun & unique charms for a bracelet, necklace, or a little something for a mixed media collage.

Re-purposed Dried Acrylic Paint
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Last year, Spare Parts donated a box full of Laminate Tile Samples (3.5"x5") to my art class and I had no clue what to do with them. This year I was determined to use them. So, in September I pulled them out and decided to introduce mixed media collage to my Art Club kids.

Step 1: Choose a Laminate Tile Sample

Laminate Tile Samples (3.5"x5")
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Step 2: Pull out all the art scraps you have stored.
Cardboard, knick knacks, scrap paper, magazine paper, old photos, fabric samples, etc. I keep a box of unwanted items for occasions such as this.

Scraps of "trash" (unwanted items) or left over stuff from previous projects
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Step 3: Let your Imagination Fly!

Step 4: Glue a magnet to the back and hang it in your locker, or on your refrigerator at home.

Examples of Student Work:

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Back to the Grind

We made it! The first week back to school has been hectic for all of us, teachers, students and staff with schedule changes, learning about expectations, class rules and new school policies and procedures. However, we have to get to business right away as we have a lot of projects to cover this semester.

This week I asked my students to create their own sketchbooks using card stock, watercolor, and sharpie markers. The results are fantastic! The sketchbooks are glowing with each students personality.

Sample of Works in progress:

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Recycled Plastic Bottle Masks

For the first project of Spring semester cycle 2, I asked my 8th grade students to create an African Inspired Mask from Recycled Plastic Bottles. It was quite the challenge at first, as we found out that some of the laundry detergent bottles were difficult to cut with scissors. Fortunately, we had a Dremmel tool in class that worked like a charm. I have to say that I am very pleased with the results of this project.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Cardboard Everyday Objects!

After introducing my 7th grade art students to British Artist, Chris Gilmour, I challenged them to create everyday objects using cardboard. The students were stumped at first, but once they got the hang of it, they ran with the project, adding details to their objects that I was not expecting. I am so proud of my students!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Larger Than Life Shoes!

I challenged my 7th & 8th grade students to create a larger than life sculpture of a shoe using cardboard, based on the work of Claes Oldenburg. The students created emphasis in their sculptures by placing attention to detail, craftsmanship, and proportion.

Student Work:

Monday, January 26, 2015

Perspective Playtime

Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of two-point perspective by drawing a variety of toys in perspective.

JMS 7th grade art students spent three classes learning the basics of perspective drawing.
Then they spent three classes creating an original composition in pencil that demonstrated correct perspective, overlapping forms, and creative use of toys.

The students were assessed on the technical accuracy of their perspective drawing, the creative interpretation of the theme, and level of artistry.

Lesson adapted from Mary Coy, art teacher at Spry Middle School in Webster, New York, and SchoolArts editorial advisory board member.

JMS Student Work:

Fall 2014

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Go Fish!

Fish or other Sea Creatures from Recycled Materials

JMS - 6th Grade - Fall Semester

Materials: Cardboard
                   Masking Tape
                   Newspaper
                   Paper Mache' Glue (Glue All + Water)
                   Acrylic Paint
                   Googlie Eyes

Examples of JMS Student Work:

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