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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Funny Face Blind Contour Drawing Demo Video...

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

5th Grade Number Project...

This project is inspired by the work of the famous artist Jasper Johns...

Title: 0-9

Date created: 1961

I found these number stencils at Scrap RVA in Richmond, Virginia. Scrap RVA is an arts and craft recycle store...and it is awesome! I teach Scrappy Creatures and Japanese Stab Binding at Scrap RVA. If you are ever in the Richmond area you must add it to your do-to-list.

You can buy a set of these graphic number stencils on Amazon, just click on the link below...

You will also need a circle tracer as well. I got this one at Michaels with my weekly 40% off coupon.

You can get it on Amazon by clicking the link below...

The paper size for this project is 12x18 90# white multi use paper by Pecon.

Students pick their 3 favorite numbers to trace with a pencil. The first number should be traced

right-side up.

The second number is placed over the first number but this time it should be traced upside down.

The third number is placed over the first 2 and can be traced in any direction the student chooses...either right-side up or upside down. Any of the 3 numbers can be traced backwards as well.

Using the circle tracer add 3 different size circles overlapping the numbers somewhere on the paper.

Use a fine tip Sharpie to trace over all the pencil lines.

Fill in the small spaces with lines using the Sharpie.

Add shading in some of the corner points with a pencil. I just have the kids smooth out the

pencil lines with their fingers or you can use a blending tool.

You can order blending tools on Amazon by clicking the link below ...

After you have finished all the corner shading start to add your color.

I let my students choose between colored pencils or water colors.

I use Crayola colored pencils and a mix of Prang and Crayola watercolors in my art room.

Colored Pencils

Watercolor

Jasper Johns painted the entire canvas for his art work tilted 0-9

I only have my students paint inside the numbers and circles but you can try it either way.

Let me know what you think and please share your results if you try this project in your class room. You can email me at

artroomblog@yahoo.com

Check back for new projects and ideas every Thursday.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Artists That Inspire ...

I am proud to be part of a fantastic art ed bloggers newwork. Our blogs are all linked together and every month we will all write about the same subject but from our own point's of view. After reading my post simply scroll to the bottom of this page and click the links to read other great articles from some awesome art ed bloggers.

Artists that inspire me...

Richard Pousette Dart

Dart has to be my favorite artist of all time. The first time I saw his work I cried. I actually cried. It was the first time I had ever had that feeling. I have loved other works of art of course but it was the first time that I had that "I understand this, it speaks to me" feeling. It made since to me. It also profoundly changed the way I create my own art. His work also shaped the way I teach. I want my kids to understand the importance of art not just as a tool towards a better career or part of an integration of arts program but to be able to see art for art's sake. Don't get me wrong I love STEAM based projects but I love just creating pure art more. Richard Pousette Dart inspires me to do that.

Richard Pousette Dart

Desert

1940

You can view 9 of Dart's works on-line at the MOMA

Richard Pousette Dart

Blood Wedding

77 x 112 3/4 in
1958

Blood Wedding was the first painting I saw of Dart's. Look at it... it is the most amazing thing I have every seen. It just glows. I never get tired of seeing it. It just makes since to me. This painting recently sold at Christie's Auction House for USD $2,629,000. To me it is priceless, I hope the new owner appreciates it as much as I do.

Richard Pousette-Dart

Dart was an American artist most recognized as a founder of the New York School of painting. His artistic output also includes drawing, sculpture, and fine-art photography.

In January 1951, he was included in Nina Leen’s “The Irascibles,” published in Life magazine. This now-iconic photograph has largely come to define the core group of Abstract Expressionists. Dart is on the second row, far left.

Richard Pousette-Dart

Illuminaten Gothic

1958

This website has good information and photos of Dart's work along with many other artists.

My kiddos are starting their Dart inspired art this week...

Using a circle tracer, Sharpie and a rule students are creating an abstract work of art in the style of Richard Pousette-Dart

This is our inspiration piece by Dart...

Christmas Tree

Richard Pousette-Dart

1955

Friedensreich Hundertwasser

The I Still Do Not Know

Hundertwasser

1960

I can not say enough about how much I love Hundertwasser's work. I speaks to my just like Dart's work does. It's bright and oh so colorful. I could stare at it all day and be filled with joy. It seems to make my brain work better just by looking at it.

Mourning Schiele

Hundertwasser

1965

Cathedral I

Hundertwasser

1951

Singing Steamer in Ultramarine III

Hundertwasser

1959

Click HERE for the official Hundertwasser web site.

Since I teach elementary school you just know the kiddos love his work, all the bright primary colors are just perfect for my age group. They are fascinated by it, as am I.

We are creating a work of art in the style of Hundertwasser

This is our inspiration piece...

Green Town

Hundertwasser

1975-78

El Anatsui

I think only Richard Pousette Dart's and my mother's work has hit me as hard as El Anatsui. He works with old bottle caps and reclaimed items. His work brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. Again it just makes since, it is perfection, it is how art should make everyone feel.

Chick HERE to see El work on

A few other artists that inspire me...

Daryl Howard

Wood block print

Daryl is in Austin, Texas. I just love her prints.

http://www.darylhoward.com

Why yes, that is me with Daryl Howard!

Martin Cervantez

Martin is a retired artist for the ARMY and how works out of his studio in

Northern Virginia. I am proud to say that hubby and I collect his work.

https://www.martincervantez.com

Cindy Thornton

I just love Cindy's style. She is an illustrator and has several children's book out now, which are fabulous by the way.

https://www.cindythornton.com

Click HERE for my lesson we do based on Cindy's work and style.

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Sunday, January 21, 2018

Art Opening With Martin Cervantez at Clearbrook Center of the Arts...

Hubby and I recently went to an art opening at the Clearbook Center of the Arts in Tachettsmill Shopping Center in Lake Ridge, Virginia. We went in support of one of our favorite local artists, Martin Cervantez. We have several of his works and bought a couple more at this show. It was our Christmas presents to each other. Martin says we are official collectors now!