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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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:

Wednesday, March 2, 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.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Animal Silhouettes and Patterns

Objective:
To think about one subject (animal) that will be emphasized by using it's skin to inspire a pattern that will cover the entire background of their painting.

To use the "rule of thirds" to create an interesting composition.

Materials:
Drawing Paper
Pencil
Plastic Toy Animals (to use for observation drawing)
Canvas Panel
Acrylic Paint

Elements of Art & Principles of Design:
Emphasis, Texture, Pattern

Vocabulary:
Silhouette
Pattern
Texture
Rule of Thirds

Art History Connection:
Kara Walker

Examples of Student Work:

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Exploring Identity Through Art (Part II)

Metamorphic Self-Portrait Mixed Media Collage
Objective: The students will use the questions they answered about who they are as individuals, to design a Metamorphic Bas-Relief Mixed Media Sculpture based on a written theme.
Vocabulary: Metamorphic
Bas-Relief
Medium Mixed Media
Think: Who are you?

Where are you? How are you?

What are you?

What symbols/ actions represent you?

How do you capture the essence of something, rather than being literal or clichéd?

Think of more imaginative and creative ways of addressing topics.

Answer the following questions:
1. How do you fit into school/ society?
2. How do you relate or react to your family/peers?
3. Do you have any traditions your family follows? Do you come from another country or culture? Does religion play a part in your life?
4. What liberates you? What confines you?
5. What represents you: Body, Mind, Spirit, or Society?

Materials:
Pencil
Paper
Written Theme

Acrylic Paint
11x14 in. Card board Panel
Variety of objects (cds, toilet paper rolls, old jewelry, etc.)
Newspaper or Magazines

Examples of Student Work:

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Exploring Identity through Art

Self-Portrait Abstractions Objective:

investigate Real/Surreal, and learn about distinctive qualities of both styles.
create a self-portrait abstraction in a surrealist style using personal dreams to inspire a narrative painting.
give your painting an original title

Art History Connection:

Frida Kahlo - Georgia O'Keefe

Materials:

Pencil

Canvas Board

Acrylic Paints

Think:

How can my portrait reflect emotion?
How can my portrait reflect who I am?
What message do you want your artwork to communicate?
What kind of feelings are you trying to invoke from the viewer?

Examples of Student Work:

Pages

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Making Abstract Ceramic Masks

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Animal Silhouettes and Patterns

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Exploring Identity Through Art (Part II)

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Exploring Identity through Art