Friday, September 29, 2017

Grid Self Portraits

7th & 8th Grade, 1st Semester
Completed Sept. 26th, 2017
 
Students learned how to use a grid (like Chuck Close) to draw a large, realistic portrait of themselves while looking at a small photograph.
 














 

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Self Portrait Silhouettes!

6th Grade, 1st Rotation
Completed Sept. 21st, 2017
 
Students used symbols of their personality, family heritage, and culture in order to create a self-portrait silhouette.
 









 

Impressionist Pointillism Painting

7th & 8th Grade, 1st Semester
Completed Sept. 13th, 2017

Students studied the Impressionist art of Georges Seurat and created their own pointillist painting.
 














 

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Chinese Inspired Shadow Puppets!

6th Grade, 1st Rotation
Completed Sept. 15th, 2017
 
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.