Sketchbook drawing #3

It is time to sharpen you visual skills and imagination.

On page 10 of your sketchbook, copy the lines of the attached image.  Using those lines, create an original drawing.  Use pencil to complete lines then color with color pencils.  Use entire page.  All rules of color are in affect.  50 points.

Due either Thursday 11/21 (odd number periods) or Friday 11/22 (even number periods)

Unorthodox Taxidermy... Dr. Seuss Inspired Creatures

the "sawfish" is property of Dr. Seuss and can be seen on www.drseussart.com

• This is a clay project designed to further explore the possibilities with clay and further develop clay building skills...
• Our featured artist:  The Amazing Dr. Seuss...  We looked at his style of line, shape and personality of his drawings.  Each classed agreed his work was playful and very fun...
• create a “Dr. Seuss” style fish which combines traits of a fish and a man made object  100 pts
• Build all details:  wood plaque, eyelids, gils, lips, teeth, scales... 150 pts
• create a recognizable object that blends into the fish  100 pts
• use a multicolor blended painting technique along with dry brush and detail paint 50 pts.

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...

"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.