Friday, May 20, 2016

Mood Art

7th & 8th Grade, 2nd Semester
Completed May 19th, 2016

Students used the Elements of Art (line, shape, color, etc...) in order to create patterns that expressed different aspects of their personality, moods, and feelings.
















Self-Portrait Silhouettes

6th Grade, 4th Quarter
Completed May 18th, 2016

Students used symbols of their personality, family heritage, and culture in order to create a self-portrait silhouette.
















Thursday, May 19, 2016

Invented Alphabet Random Pattern Poems

7th & 8th Grade, 2nd Semester
Completed May 17th, 2016

Students invented their own alphabet with original shapes and designs. Students then used this new alphabet to write a poem of their choice in a grid. This in-turn created a beautiful random pattern with lots of contrast, as well as interesting positive and negative space!
















Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Chinese Inspired Shadow Puppets

6th Grade, 4th Quarter
Completed May 13th, 2016

Students observed the intricate detail and artistic beauty of Chinese Shadow puppets for inspiration. They then used pattern, texture, and contrast to create their own individual shadow puppet using metallic etching board.