Auction pieces looking strong!

This show is going to rock!

2 angry robots... 1 large soda... A plate of cupcakes... Creative minds

Well done kiddies!

Word of the Week!

Our word of the week for 9/18-9/21 was... connotation



THE FEELING THAT GOES ALONG WITH THE LITERAL MEANING OF A WORD

Now, keep it in your vocabulary and use it!!

Armature Building part 1

"Oaxacan" Inspired Papier Mache Sculptures

Objectives... (write this stuff down!!!)

• 1.  design an original “Oaxacan style” creature which displays the patterns, colors and form consistent with “Oaxacan style” 100 pts
• 2. build a well balanced, smooth textured sculpture using all papier mache techniques taught in class 100 pts
• 3. sculpture must show action/movement...  100 pts
• 4. paint must be clean, crisp with use of repetition, multiple colors, and contain a wide variety of lines and shapes 100 pts
• Terms...
• repetition: this term refers to a way of combining elements of art so that the same elements are used over and over again
• pattern: The repetition of any thing — shapes, lines, or colors — also called a motif,
• papier mache: french term meaning “chewed paper”, it is mixed of torn paper and glue to create sculptures
• movement: use of lines, colors, form, etc. to give sense of action or to move viewers eye through out piece
• folk art: Art originating among the common people of a nation or region and usually reflecting their traditional culture, especially everyday or festive items produced or decorated by unschooled artists. 
• rhythm: the timed movement through space...

remember...  action pose!  Give a real sense of movement...

More Sketchbook covers that rocked it...

Period 3

"Rock Poster" examples periods: 0&5!

These are a small example of how amazing my 1-2 students are...

A look at some ideas for the "Vase Face" project...

Creating the idea for "vase face" auction project

Deep in Wind's studio, craziness begins...