#WIP
Andrew created a plaster mask of his face so he could use it to get this clay mold for a piece of pottery.
Watching students works in progress (#WIP) has been very exciting this week. Seeing students finalizing plans and diving into their pieces has brought into focus both their understanding of materials and application of the theme's challenge as they see fit to interpret it.
The theme for this challenge is Biography/Autobiography and students are using a variety of ways to explore the ways in which they can visualize this concept. Some students are being more direct in their tactics, using portraiture and figures in their work. Others are being more exploratory in the process, pointing to objects or artifacts or animals that resonate with theme.
Either way, it has been fun to see them work through the ideas and how far some will push the concept and materials they choose.
The theme for this challenge is Biography/Autobiography and students are using a variety of ways to explore the ways in which they can visualize this concept. Some students are being more direct in their tactics, using portraiture and figures in their work. Others are being more exploratory in the process, pointing to objects or artifacts or animals that resonate with theme.
Either way, it has been fun to see them work through the ideas and how far some will push the concept and materials they choose.
#SconeDay16
International Bring a Scone to Art Class Day was alive and well this 2nd Friday in October! Students did all sorts of things to celebrate.
We had students bring in scones they baked or bought. Students also made some Scone Day art and poetry.
Aron really summed up the sentiments of the holiday:
We had students bring in scones they baked or bought. Students also made some Scone Day art and poetry.
Aron really summed up the sentiments of the holiday:
My Work
One of the best parts of my job, and something I made sure to write into my Goals for this year, is being able to also work on my art when my students are working on theirs.
Early in my career, I would have never thought to do this. I would hover over students with a careful and critical eye on every mark they made. Over time, I have realized that my students actually do better when I give them the space to grow and they do better when they see what it means to work with purpose from someone who is authentically making art for themselves.
Here are a couple of things I got a chance to work on this week:
Early in my career, I would have never thought to do this. I would hover over students with a careful and critical eye on every mark they made. Over time, I have realized that my students actually do better when I give them the space to grow and they do better when they see what it means to work with purpose from someone who is authentically making art for themselves.
Here are a couple of things I got a chance to work on this week:
I did a printmaking demonstration earlier this week. I used an old sketch of a panda for this work. I am thinking about actually printing it on some fabric next week.
I did this modified contour drawing on Morphi, using the iPad we got from DonorsChoose.
Here is the print from Morphi. I think I might make these into some earrings...
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