Monday, October 31, 2016

Recycled Cubist Collages

7th & 8th Grade, 1st Semester
Completed Oct. 27th, 2016

Students created a collage of a portrait, still-life, or landscape using recycled materials reminiscent of Picasso's cubist collages.
















Friday, October 28, 2016

Chinese Inspired Shadow Puppets!

6th Grade, 2nd Rotation
Completed Oct. 26th, 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 with metallic etching board.











Wednesday, October 26, 2016

1-Point Perspective Cityscapes!

6th Grade, 2nd Rotation
Completed Oct. 24th, 2016

Students learned shading techniques and 1-point linear as well as atmospheric perspective to draw their own invented cityscape.











Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Art Nouveau Etchings

7th & 8th Grade, 1st Semester
Completed Oct. 24th, 2016

Students created a nature inspired design on a metallic etching board, similar to the Art Nouveau style.