Wednesday, October 30, 2013

More bookends that will are amazing...



Creepy drawing that needs to be seen

Some examples of bookend madness...

These pieces are so close to being done!  Check out some of these great ideas...  all going up for auction on December 12... 6-7:30... all proceeds go to help fund the advanced and special projects classes....  come get some great art for your home or office!!!





Stick figures?! In my class....? Yup

My 1st years were given the task of 100 sticks in action, an environment, items, and a pirate theme.  All to be drawn in a single 42 minute period.  Thus far, my kids knocked it out of the park!!!!  Yes they moaned but they also demonstrated high levels of creative problem solving, time management, understanding of theme and objective and overall Willow Glen Art Department amazingness....  here are some of the solutions...




Thursday, October 17, 2013

"After the Book Ends"

The 2013 silent Auction has been set.  December 12 in the SIP Building of the Mickey Long Library.  Times will be from 6-7:30.  Bidding 6-7.

Students are creating very unique bookends to dazzle your shelves and support your book collection.

The title was voted on by the Advanced and Special Projects classes.  The winner "After the Book Ends"  by Grant Furgerson.  Nicely done Grant.


Sun Rays Made Easy...


Directions form board on Wednesday 10/16...  and Pineapple Boy drawn by the amazing Kasten Adams...

just in case you missed it... Gern Blanston

We had a 1 day skills project.  Students get 1 hour 42 minutes to create a simple face following specific directions.  Worth 100 pts, Gern Blanston can really strengthen your grade.  If you missed the class, then please set an appointment to come in 2 office hours so you can create Gern.  The directions are below.