In The Art Studio…

ALL CLASSES:

NO HOMEWORK!!! EAT LOTS OF TURKEY AND ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME.

Yep, I just did a fire of what was on the rack… If you didn’t make this fire don’t worry we will have another soon.

I hope you got a good basic understanding of the history of the potters wheel… you’ll be tested soon so discuss your notes and ask questions if you have any.

This week and next you should be throwing and trimming. A good rule is to throw one day and trim the next class first then throw again if you have time. All pots should be out of the damp box on the 25th as it is a long weekend and your pots will become bone dry. Have any of you come up with good ideas for your new trimester requirements?

So, we have just about completed our grid and portrait unit… are you ready to paint it now? Remember that you are to simulate a Close likeness yet find your own voice in your work. Reports on this artist will be collected on 11/25/08 so keep working on your bio sheets. I can’t wait to read your views on this ground breaking artist.

Wow, your landscapes are turning out wonderful. Your paintings are showing an understanding of depth and value. This material is fun and fast to work with, I hope you enjoyed this material… It is one of my favorite. This week we will finish up the unit and begin clay… Yes clay… I know you all have been looking forward to this next unit. So get ready to get a bit messy.

Sixth Grade~ Draw an animal with texture, Draw your own a story teller, Design the decorations for the outside of a clay pot
Seventh Grade~ Draw and shade your hand… you may do several studies or one that is very detailed and large, Drawing of your eyes, drawing of your mouth
Eighth Grade~ self reflection on hand building, sketch out hand building ideas, free draw.

Sixth Grade~ Contrast foreground and background, Landscape colored with an area of emphasis
Seventh Grade~ Grid an organic object (apple, banana, plant, flower…) to your sketchbook no need color, Collect a picture for grid painting in class… Should reflect you.
Eighth Grade~ Take notes on trimester studio potential projects, texture ideas and lid, handle ideas, self reflection on hand building

No Homework this week…