Art I – Facial Feature/Portrait Portfolio October 25, 2009

Students will prepare for their Self-Portrait Project by drawing facial features.  Students will develop a portfolio of facial features including the following:

5 eyes

5 mouths

5 noses

3 ears

2 faces (using facial proportion formula)

Each feature, as well as how to layout a face properly, will be reviewed in class.  Facial features should include value and texture and will be done in pencil.  This portfolio will also include a gridded photograph of themselves and gridded peice of drawing paper, which their self-portrait will be done on.

Due: Nov. 3rd

Art III – Homework October 15, 2009

Students will write a two paragraph paper on the artist assigned to them in class.  Students should include:

• Where the artist is from
• Background on childhood
• Various artistic styles they went through
• Interesting facts about their life
• Any artistic influences/inspirations
• 1 – 2 examples of the artists work

Due: Tuesday Oct. 20th to be discussed in class

Art IV/AP – Illustrations of Sounds and World Records October 15, 2009

Students will create illustrations that represent either sounds or World Records. Illustrations will use exaggeration and symbolism to create works of art which visually represent world records and/or sounds.  Pieces must be at least 9″ x 12″ and may be done in the medium of the students’ choice.

AP students will do 2 pieces

Art IV students will do 1 piece

Approx. Due Date: Monday, October 26th

Art III – Abstraction October 15, 2009

Students will create a 15″ x 20″ abstract painting incorporating elements from their 2 still life paintings.

The peice will be done in acrylic, but students may also use other mediums. Approx. Due Date: Monday, October 26th

All Classes – Homework October 1, 2009

In their sketchbooks students will do two 1 page still life drawings

1. The first will be done in pencil and should have a full range of values and textures (this has been covered in class over the past week).

2. The second will be done in pen or marker and should also show a variety of values and textures.  This piece may be mixed medium, so they may include other values (i.e. colored pencil, pastel, pencil, watercolor, etc).

Both drawing should include objects from home and may have one or more objects.

This will count as 2 separate support grades and will be Due on Monday October 5th (which gives them a full week)

AP – Enhanced Still Life September 24, 2009

Students will create a portfolio of at least 3 drawings.  The drawings must meet begin with an observational drawing.  Students can then either continue drawing from life or embellish their piece by changing it or adding things from their imagination.  Students may use the medium/mediums of their choice.

Student Example:

Art IV – Wooden Sea Creatures September 24, 2009

Students will each paint a different sea creature, which will be use for Shadow Equestrian’s Annual Fundraiser.  The pieces will meet the following requirements:

• Design must appeal to children
• After designs are cut the sides and backs must be painted black
• Final pieces must be given a coat of polyurethane
• Must meet Shadow Equestrian’s “Under the Sea” theme

Examples from last year (theme was “Down on the Farm”)

Shadow Equestrian is a non-profit organization that teaches handicapped children ride horses with the help of volunteers.  These animals are used not only as decoration for their annual fundraiser, but also as markers for the children while they are riding.  Not only does the organization allow students the opportunity to ride, which they would not be able to do on their own, but riding also helps the children build strength and improve their motor skills.

Art III – Acrylic Still Life Paintings September 24, 2009

Students will create two 8″ x 8″ or 10″ x 10″ still life paintings ( each will be a primary grade).  The paintings must meet the following requirements:

• Show accurate proportion and scale of objects
• Match colors as closely as possible
• Show accurate texture
• Have a well-planned composition
• One of the paintings must be done strictly with a pencil (it can not be drawn out first)

Student Example:

Approx. Due Dates:

Painting 1: October 1st

Painting 2: October 12th

Art I -Charcoal Still Life Drawings September 24, 2009

Students will do an 18″ x 24″ Still Life Drawings, that must meet the following requirements:

• Fill the page
• Include at least 4 objects
• Show accurate texture
• Show accurate size, scale and proportions of objects
• Include the table or desk that the objects are on
• Have a well-planned composition

Students will focus on the following elements and principles of design:

• Texture
• Value
• Form
• Balance
• Scale/Proportion

Approx. Due Date: Monday Oct 19th.

Student Example:

Welcome Back! August 17, 2009

I’m excited to begin the 2009-10 school year!  I’ve left up my posts from last year so you can get a feel of the format for the site.

I plan on linking separate pages for each class that will have online homework assignments.  Aside from that I will continue to post projects and student artwork on this site.  I have course descriptions with grading, curriculum and supplies needed for each of my courses.

As always donations are welcome – your trash could turn in to our treasure!  So we’d be happy to take any of the following of your hands:

glass jars, old magazines, house paint, paint brushes and rollers, large pieces of cardboard or plywood, paper plates, aluminum foil, old wooded furniture, freezer wrap, plastic wrap, newspapers, old dolls and toys, fabric.

I’m looking forward to a great school year!