SEMESTER REVIEW!!!

Elements of Art:

Line-

                  Parallel-

                  Horizontal-

                  Vertical-

                  Diagonal-

                  Curved-

Shape-

                 

                  Geometric-

                  Organic-

Form-   (highlights, low-lights, cast shadows)

                  Geometric-

                  Organic-

Space-

                 

                  Positive-

                  Negative-

Value-  (highlights, low-lights, cast shadows)

                  Blending-

                  Hatching-

                  Cross Hatching-

                  Stippling-

Texture-

                  Physical-

                  Visual-

Color-

                  Wheel- 

                  Primary-

                  Secondary-

                  Intermediate-

                  Triadic-

                  Analogous-

                  Complementary-

                  Monochromatic-

                  Warm-

                  Cool-

                  Tint-

                  Shade-

                  Tone-

Principles of Design:

Unity-

Balance-

Proportion/Scale-

Emphasis/Dominance/Contrast-

Pattern/Rhythm/Movement

Repetition/Variety-

Face Proportions -  (on board)

            Eye level line-

            Eye Width

            3rds

            Nose / Tear Ducts

Holiday Fun!

Over the break Art 2-4 will be creating a Cubism - Zentangle of their faces. The steps and examples follow...

1. Take two different photos with two different angles and sizes using photo booth on your laptop.
2. Print both images to the black and white printer.
3.



"In Cubist artwork, objects are analyzed, broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form—instead of depicting objects from one viewpoint, the artist depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints to represent the subject in a greater context.<sup>[3]"

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism</sup>

2 Weeks Until Break!!

Welcome back from the weekend! I hope you enjoyed the snow & ice! Now it is time to dig deep and finish up the last two weeks of the semester!! FYI my Momma is doing better and better everyday, I really appreciate how much you all have voiced your concern and for all of the hugs and prayers. You guys have all been very understanding and supportive.

Now, for today's assignment.... :)

Warm-up:
Print artist preview posters. These 8x11 color prints must include the artists' name, birth date, and date of death (if applicable). The poster should also include several images of their most influential works as well as the students favorite piece. If there is a photo or self portrait of the artist, it should be included as well.

Materials:
Laptops, projector

Procedures:
Artist presentations, Peer Questions

Evaluation:
Grading Rubric 
Grades will be given for...

1.) Creativity, 2.) Information, (Interesting Facts, Artwork Images, Video, Interviews, "Flare"), 3.) Documentation, 4.) Presentation, 5.) Completion

Make sure you are all paying close attention to all of the presentations because you will be quizzed over what you are taught by your peers! 

Another Sub Yet Again!!! So Sorry!

So today and possibly tomorrow you will have another sub... I am so sorry that I keep leaving you all and I feel terrible about it! My Momma isn't doing very well this time. She has been in the hospital since Tuesday night and I have been staying with her throughout the holiday. We are looking into moving her into a care facility either today or tomorrow for her Alzheimer's and other issues. I am very appreciative of all of your support, thoughts, and prayers! You all mean a lot to me and I am sorry that I cannot be there to teach you!!

This assignment is for all of you! (Art 1-4) This project will be several major grades and will include a presentation on Friday or Monday.

Assignment:

1. Choose a favorite artist! It can be a contemporary artist, a famous artist from long ago, any artist that creates artwork that you enjoy and that you can find tons of information about. These artists can create sculptures, paintings, graffiti, props, portraiture, animation, comics... this is your choice!

2. Research this artist and get me all kinds of facts about them. Include stuff like... where they are from; when they were born; what kind of education they had; what type of work they create; what type of style or movement that they are or were a part of; anything of interest would be great! I love strange facts!! Include their most popular and your most favorite artwork created by your artist.

3. Choose the way you would like to present your information. You can use Prezi, iMovie, Keynote, or Powerpoint. BE CREATIVE!!! I want you to include transitions, facts, images, and even sound if you want to! If you choose to do your presentation in iMovie you can pre-record what you plan to say so that you don't have to speak in front of the class!! Prezi is awesome as well, "Google it!" Teach yourself... your mind is the limit. Mrs. Sedgwick or Mr. Salazar would be happy to help you get started. You can even imbed YouTube videos of the artists' interviews or of them creating their work.

4. DOCUMENT ALL OF YOUR RESOURCES!!! You cannot steal anything without

5. Have fun with this and find an artist that you are really interested in! Remember to keep images and facts school appropriate! Many artists and their work are not!!


Grading Rubric:

1. Sub Daily Grade - How much you accomplish and how hard you work for the sub.

2. Wednesday Check Point Daily Grade - You need all of your research done! If you aren't half way finished you will have zero hall on Wednesday!!

3. Creativity Daily Grade - How unique and creative your is your presentation?

4. Artist Information Test Grade - Do you give me plenty of information about your artist? Are there any interesting facts? Are there good artwork images included? Is there any video, interview, or other flare added to the presentation?

5. Documentation Grade - Have you credited all of your research sites and information? "Google Image" is NOT an appropriate source for documentation. You need to find original sources for your information.

6. Presentation Test Grade - How well did you present the information? This encompasses all of the research and your choice of presentation.

7. Completion Grade - Did you finish the project on time? 10 points off and zero hall for every day you are late!

Best wishes to you all!!! This is going to be an individual project just in case you were wondering!

Love, Mrs. Stewart

Today...

I hope you all have a fantastic Friday! I am learning great things at the conference to bring back to you all. I hope your projects are coming along well. If you have any questions remember to email me at ahough@esc17.net and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

ART 1
Everyone's face drawings are due at the start of class on Monday! Please have them FINISHED!!!

ART 2-4
If you don't know what to do trade your project with a peer and critique each others progress.

Best wishes!!!
Amanda Stewart

Another Sub Day

Art 1:

Thursday and Friday you will need to complete the other half of the face photo. Remember that faces are symmetrical. Look at the board for a review on proportions!! Please get a copy of the portrait from the sub! WRITE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD ON THE BACK!!! I do not have enough rulers at the moment for you all so use a piece of your sketchbook paper as a straight edge. You can also mark measurements on your scratch paper ruler that way. Make sure you also add the value that matches the photocopied half. Use blending to do this!! Make sure the eyes are one full eye width a part!

Art 2-4:

Work on your rubric checklist and get busy on your individual projects! If you are not working on your project you need to have out your sketchbook and draw your self-portrait. You may take a photo or find a photo of yourself on your computer.

Sub Information:

1. There is NO TALKING guys so don't try it!!! The sub has the ability to write you up and you will receive 10 points off of your grade for every time your name is written on the list.

2. You may listen to your own music, IF your laptop is half closed!!

3. Art 1 classes art 1st, 3rd, and 8th periods. Please make sure they each get a copy of the face. Have them turn it in at the end of the class period to the pink try. They can go through and get their drawing the next day. If they take them then they might loose it or get it all messed up! :)

4. Please write up any issues that you have! They will loose points on their grade!

Thank you all!!!
Love, Mrs. Stewart

Critique Day for ART1 and Work Day for ART2-4

Art 2-4

Today you need to check off your rubrics, change the deadline dates, and re-print them for me. Turn in a copy of your revised rubric to the pink tray. The new deadline is December 13th! Your completed project is a major part of your semester final. Use your time wisely!

Art 1

Today you will be critiquing the art in the hallway. (THERE IS NO TALKING!!!) You need to choose 5 of your classmates' projects to complete the critiques over. Use the handout that is on my desk! There is a list of elements and principles as well as a color chart in the hall on the wall next to my door. Use them as references and you may use your notes. When you finish, turn in your critique to the pink box on my desk. Make sure your name is on it and that you do not just write one-word answers. This is a test grade!

EX: (REMEMBER TO USE ONLY PROJECTS FROM YOUR CLASSMATES!!!)
1. Samuel
Art Description: Red, Yellow, Blue, Superman and Diamonds
Color Scheme: Primary / Triadic
Elements Used: Shape - diamond, Form - diamond, Space - red negative space,
Principles Used: Repetition of diamond shapes, Variety of sizes, Emphasis in center with hand and size
Ways to improve: The craftsmanship in the painting of the background and outlining the shapes could be better.
What did the artist do best?: The artist's use of repetition and color helped emphasis the relationship between Superman and the diamond shape. It was a very creative idea and there are no others like it.

Best Wishes, Mrs. Stewart

Sorry I am out...

I have had a family emergency today and I am very sorry that I am out!
You ALL know what you did to be doing to finish your projects!!

All Art 1 students need to be finishing your watercolor paintings!!! we are planning to have a critique for those tomorrow! If you would like to add black ink, the pens are in the top drawer of the tool cabinet. Those cutting on mat boards... the projects are also in that cabinet and the cutting board is in the top drawer as well. The exacto blades are in the silver drawer in the shelf behind my desk. (You all know this!) Once you finish, and for those who already have, I expect you all to free draw in your sketchbooks. If you cannot figure out something to draw please make zentangles.

All Art 2-4 students need to be working on their major projects! You all have rubrics made and know what to do! If you have no clue what to do then please draw a face drawing in your sketchbook!

Best wishes today!!!
Email any questions to me at ahough@esc17.net

Love, Mrs. Stewart

TEST GRADE!!!

 MAKE SURE YOU READ THE WHOLE BLOG POST BEFORE WRITING!!

Your assignment for Thursday and Friday is to type at least a one page paper using word or pages using 12 point font, with standard margins, and double spaced, about the work of art below. The paper will need to include 3 paragraphs at least.


http://benheine.deviantart.com/art/Pencil-Vs-Camera-57-266785740
Artist: Ben Heine
Title: Pencil vs Camera - 57

The first paragraph will be about what you know about the artwork. You will list and talk about the things that you see in the work. During this portion you will NOT include any conclusions that you are drawing. You will list only specific images. (For example: In the artwork there is a key. The key is above the person's chest.)

The second paragraph will be about what you infer about the artwork. This is where you can make up a story about what the art is about. What is the message that the artist is trying to send to the viewer. You can draw conclusion during this paragraph based on what you know. (check out the post from Wednesday for more information)

The third paragraph will be about the elements and principles that are being used in the artwork. You will discuss each element and principle that is being used. You must include what the dominant color scheme is and what the balance is within the artwork.

Elements:
Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value, Texture

Principles:
Unity, Balance, Pattern, Variety, Repetition, Rhythm, Movement, Proportion, Emphasis

If you would like to add an additional paragraph, to make your paper long enough, you can write about what you think of the artist and his artwork.

Remember this assignment is a test grade and you have Thursday and Friday to complete it! None of you can afford to make a bad grade on this assignment. The sub will also be keeping a list of those who talk during the test as well as a list for those who cheat or distract others. This will result in a poor sub grade. You may listen to your music while you work! NO TALKING!!!

ALSO: If you would like to re-test on the Elements and Principles of Design you need to review old tests and old blog posts, as well as notes. I will give you a re-re-test on Monday during class. You can make up to an 80 on this test. Remember it is the last week for this six weeks and Friday is early release so use your time wisely. If those of you who work with Mrs. Kautz would like to go to her room to write you may do so.

Email me if you have any questions!! ahough@esc17.net

Best Wishes,
Mrs. Stewart

Test Prep for Tomorrow!!! & Work Day Today!!!!

Today we are going to review how to evaluate a work of art. You always start with identifying what you know. List all of the things that you know about the artwork. Include all of details and visual elements. During this portion do not draw any conclusions or guess what the art work is about.

know |nō|verb ( past knew |n(y)o͞o|; past participleknown |nōn| )1 [ with clause ] be aware of throughobservation, inquiry, or information

Next, you will infer, or draw conclusions based on what you know about the artwork. This is the portion where you make up a story about what the artist is trying to convey.

infer |inˈfər|
verb ( infers, inferring , inferred ) [ with obj. ]deduce or conclude (information) from evidence andreasoning rather than from explicit statements: [ withclause ] : from these facts we can infer that crime has been increasing.
Finally, you will look more closely at the artwork and decide what elements and principles of art arebeing used. Write about each one that is used and describe how it is used to enhance the artwork.
ELEMENTS OF ART: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Color, Texture, Space
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: Balance, Unity, Movement, Pattern, Repetition, Variety, Emphasis
So for your test tomorrow, you will be writing a paper over a work of art that will be posted to theart blog. You will need to have 3 paragraphs for this paper. It should be at least one page!
1. The first paragraph deals with what you know only. 
2. The next paragraph is based on your opinions and will include your interpretation what artwork is about.
3. The final paragraph is your critique on how the elements and principles were used.
This is a TEST GRADE and many of you need this grade to help you pass for the 6 weeks!!! You will have all period Thursday, Thursday night for homework, and Friday to complete this assignment, if needed.

Today!! Sub for 1st-5th Periods...

Sorry I will be out this morning for a doctor appointment for my mother. I expect great work, quiet voices, and tons of creativity from you all!

Today you will be creating a pumpkin design!! Tomorrow we will be taking your design and taping it onto your pumpkin to transfer it. (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PUMPKIN TOMORROW!!!) If you do not choose to bring a pumpkin then you will be making Papel Picado.

Pumpkin and Papel Picado Design Process:

1. Get a white sheet of copy paper from my desk! DO NOT USE YOUR SKETCHBOOKS...
2. Research, for a few minutes, different designs and get some inspiration.
3. DO NOT DIRECTLY COPY AN IDEA FROM THE INTERNET. MAKE IT ORIGINAL!
4. Draw out what you would like for your design to look like.
5. Darkly shade in the parts that will be cut out. This part will be the part that glows if you are doing the pumpkin design.
6. The white of the page will be the pumpkin or the paper flag! Make sure it is all connected and that your design isn't too close for the pieces to hold together. This is why I need to check and approve your designs before they will be transferred to the pumpkins or onto the paper flags.
7. Turn in your design to the pink tray on my desk by the end of the period for a design grade.

Best wishes!!!

Guest Artist: Allie Reyna Recap!

Yesterday we were privileged to have Allie Reyna come and speak to the art classes. She spoke about her career and life as an artist. She talked about her travels with YWAM and her adventures as a photographer. She spoke about her photography, inspiration, and life.

Some of the new vocabulary and photography terms she used were... catch-light, rule of thirds, and the golden hour. I want to see if any of my students actually check up on my blog. Therefore, if you are reading this, comment on this post about what you learned from Allie. I will give you a bonus grade of a 100 if you can also tell me what those three terms mean!

Here are some photos from the talk!

Negative & Positive Space Review

Space & Unity Review

Positive vs. Negative Space

Sketches for “Papel Picado” & / or PUMPKINS!!!

Paint Day & Re-Teach for Elements and Principles

We will be having a re-teach day for those that failed their Elements and Principles Tests!

While I am re-teaching the rest of you need to be working on your paintings or other class projects.

Thank you, Mrs. Stewart

Happy Hump Day!

Value, Variety, Repetition & Pattern Review

View Emily Perkins “Zentangle” artwork on Flicker

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91904954@N02/

Compare to Samoan Tattoo Designs!

“Google Images - Samoan Tattoos"

Warm Up 3 Assignment: 

Application and practice for pen incorporation into paintings. 4 Pattern value squares on your Warm Up Page.

WORK DAY!!!!!

Cross Contour Lines

Weekly Warm Up #2

http://bekabielman.com/category/gallery/tree-pen-ink-series/

http://bekabielman.com/category/line-drawings

Look at the three images by Beka Bielman. I would like for you to identify what type of balance Bielman is using in each of her tree compositions as well as the other elements and principles that are being used in each composition. Post your answers to the blog in the comment section. This will be 25% of your “Warm Up” Grade for the week.

*New Vocabulary – Cross Contour Lines

Art 1

Procedures:

After looking through Beka Bielman’s website see how you can use pen to enhance your watercolor designs. Once you are finished painting, practice adding ink to your design in your sketchbook first. I hope you will find a way to add line as well as enhance the forms within your designs by using her technique.

Evaluation:

Warm Up Grade

Sketchbook Ink practice

Project In-progress Check

Art 2-4

Materials:

Sketchbooks, Black Ink Pens, Variety of Objects

Procedures:

Cross contour line drawings in sketchbooks. These are not quick sketches! These are in depth studies of the objects, their values, and the cross contour lines that are implied. Rotate objects.

Evaluation:

Warm Up Post Grade

Submit your 2 best contour line drawings to be critiqued.

Monday, October 21, 2013

ART 1

Warm Up-
"E & P Review: Color Schemes & Emphasis"
http://creativecolor.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/sheaffer-fountain-pen-vintage-sharpie-marker-watercolor-complementary0color-scheme-chris-carter-art-091312-web.jpeg

Post your answer in the comment section... 

What is the color scheme in this watercolor painting by Chris Carter?

What is being emphasized in the painting and how is emphasis being achieved?

(This activity is worth 25% of your warm up grade for the week.)

Materials-

Watercolor Paints, Paint Brushes, Water & Cups, Rubber Cement, Cellophane, Salt, Tape / alt. Exacto Knives, Blades, Matte Boards, Cutting Boards 

Procedures-

Teach Watercolor Textures & Techniques / Cutting Techniques

Watch You Tube videos by...Lorraine Watry

Work on Watercolor Paintings or Cut-out-designs inspired by "Charles Clary". 

Evaluation-

Warm Up Grade

Shapes and Forms Drawing Grade

Take up test corrections

Monitor Individual Work Time

ART 2-4

Warm Up- (same as Art 1)

E&P Review

Materials-

Varied depending on projects

Distribute wood panels and paint primer.

Procedures-

Setting individual checkpoints & rubrics

One-on-one critiques & teaching.

Evaluation-

Warm Up Grade

Take up test corrections

Monitor individual work time.

Project Progress Grade

Blog problems...

My links yesterday to the videos are not working! I will get those re-posted below...

Art 1: 

1.) Finish Test

2.) Review Test

3.) Correct Test

4.) Finish Drawing for Watercolor Project / or Free-form Cut-out Project
5.) Begin Painting on Watercolor Project / Begin Cutting

7th & 8th Period Sub Grade

This afternoon I will be out for a doctor appointment with my mom. I am sorry that you will not be able to finish your tests today as planned. We WILL be finishing those tomorrow. Since I am out and I do not want you to start painting, etc, without me... here is your assignment...

Go to my October 16, 2012 post and watch the videos!! Then do the assignment!!!
This is the post...
"Today we are going to be creating Blind Contour, Contour, and Cross Contour Drawings of your hand.
Step 1: Watch the videos below to get a better idea of what these types of drawings are.
Step 2: Get out your sketchbook or on a piece of white paper, as well as a pen and a pencil.
Step 3: Draw 2 BLIND Contour Drawings! Pose your hand differently each time. (Pen)
Step 4: Draw 1 CONTOUR Drawing using your hand in a new pose. (Pencil)
Step 5: Draw 1 CROSS Contour Drawing of your hand while using cross contour hatching. (Pencil)"

Use google images to look up examples!
Check the board for examples as well!

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

TEST FRIDAY, October the 11th!!!

http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm#Color_Wheel

http://www.projectarticulate.org/principles.php

REVIEW!!!!!

All of the color notes are in the post from Wed. Oct. 2nd.

Value Scale Practice

ALL Art 1 students will be creating value scales using watercolor today. There are a few examples on the front board.

Important: The more water, the lighter the value. Less water with more paint creates a darker value.

One the front with your name you will create a few value scales as practice. Once the front is dry enough, flip it over and paint a cube and a sphere. You may draw with light pencil prior to painting.

Look at my sphere example on the maroon board by the hall pass.

If you finish early you may study your Elements and Principles of Design Notes as well as all of your Color Notes to prepare for your test this FRIDAY!!

NO COMPUTERS TODAY DUE TO WATER BEING ON YOUR DESKS!!!

Best Wishes!
Mrs. Stewart

Color Notes and Color Review!

Color Vocabulary:

The basic colors are "Primary Colors". These colors are "Red, Yellow, and Blue". These colors cannot be mixed by any two other colors. They are the basic building blocks that create all of your other colors.

The "Secondary Colors" consist of "Orange, Violet, and Green". These colors are mixed by combining two primary colors.
RED+YELLOW=ORANGE;   RED+BLUE=VIOLET;   YELLOW+BLUE=GREEN
(We will use the name "Violet" instead of "Purple" even though they seem the same. It will make it easier to distinguish between the colors on the color wheel that way... you will soon see.)

"Intermediate Colors" or "Tertiary Colors" are the third in the order or level of the colors. These colors are mixed in the same way as the secondary colors, however, more of one primary color is added than the other to vary its appearance. There are 6 intermediate colors and they are "Red-orange, Yellow-orange, Yellow-green, Blue-green, Blue-violet, and Red-violet". For example, if you are mixing red-orange you would need to have more red in the orange than yellow. The color would look more "reddish than yellowish".

"Triadic Color Schemes" are color combinations that generally look pleasing to the eye together. These combinations create a triangle on the color wheel. The three primary colors create a triadic color scheme. The secondary colors also create a triadic color scheme. There are two sets of triadic combinations within the intermediate colors.

"Analogous Color Schemes" are color combinations of 3-5 colors that are side by side on the color wheel. For example, Red, Red-orange, and Orange create an analogous combination. Blue, Blue-green, Green, Yellow-green, and Yellow would also create an analogous color scheme.

"Complementary Color Schemes" are created when you use two colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel. These colors are the furthest apart from one another. They seem to "complement" each other. It is like the idea that opposites attract. One color is a cool, while the other is warm. (We will get to those definitions in a second.) It is the idea of fire and ice... opposing forces. These colors create high contrast and really case the other to stand out. Many holidays and athletic teams use complementary colors to create interest. Example: Blue and Orange;  Red and Green;  Yellow and Violet

"Cool Colors" are colors that appear to be colder. These colors are usually considered moody, calm, quiet, and relaxing. These colors consist of violet, blue-violet, blue, blue-green, and green. (red-violet and yellow-green are border colors... they can go either way.

"Warm Colors" are colors that appear to be hot. These colors are usually associated with feelings of love or anger. They can give a feeling of anxiety, warmth, passion, boldness, or make one feel hyper. These colors consist of red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, and yellow. Again, yellow- green and red-violet can tend to go either way. However, yellow-green seems more warm than red-violet to me....

A "Tint" of a color is a lighter value of that color. When you add "WHITE" to that color you will get a tint of it. If you add white to red you will get a tint of red which, would be a pink color.

A "Shade" of a color is a darker value of that color. When you add "BLACK" to that color you will get a shade of it. If you add black to red you will get a shade of red, which would be a maroon color.

A "Tone" is a color created when adding "GREY" to a color. You would mix black into your white to get grey... then you would add that to the color to mute it.

The "Monochromatic Color Scheme" uses only one color as well as any combination of the tints, shades, and tones that can be made from that color. "One Color" is the key to this definition though you may have many different values of that one color. Example: Red, Maroon, and Pink

In order to change a colors "intensity" or "dull" it.... you would add a tiny amount of the colors complement to it. This causes the color to appear less vibrant and can mute it a bit. For example, if you take orange and add its complementary color, blue, you would get a burnt orange look. If you continue mixing the two in larger amounts you will create a "BROWNish" color and may even create a "GREYish" color. These colors are considered "Neutral colors". They are neither warm nor cool.

http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm#Color_Wheel

http://colorschemedesigner.com  (Great link for Art 2-4!)

http://www.colourlovers.com/patterns/add