INVEST in your art..pour your energy into it.

Advanced Drawing and Painting

Clara Lieu, “Self-Portrait No. 31″, from ”Falling“

Sometimes an artist puts everything into
a series of works of art. The artwork carries the essence of the person with it. An artist that does just was the inspiration for our first project (it will be a difficult one). We are going to jump right in draw a self-portrait that has expression. 

Clara Lieu an artist and Professor at Rhode Island School of Design created a series of expressionistic self-portraits that are executed so perfectly (if there is such a thing as a perfect work of art).  

Take a look. In your sketchbook write your reaction to her self-portraits. Which one do you like the best and why? I also want you to look up some creative self-portraits and put the links of them in the comment area of this post. 

Lieu's self-portraits 

Yearbook Agenda

Yearbook


Let's start from the very beginning...

• What is in the Yearbook?

Today we are going to look at yearbooks from a very long time ago, as well as, some more current issues.  Some aspects of the yearbook never change, but as with everything progress and innovation comes into play.  Your goal in the next couple of days is to create a list of things you like from the older year books that aren't in the current yearbook.  Also, think about design.  Can any of the designs from former yearbooks help influence the design of the yearbook being produced in 2014?

• Vocabulary

Here is a link to a vocabulary list that is being developed. Begin by learning the terms on this list and we will add more as the class progresses. It is important we all understand how to communicate and begin using correct terminology. 

Initial Vocabulary list

Art Club

Art Club

We will begin Art Club in the middle of September.  We haven't decided on the date for our first meeting, but as of now Art Club will meet on Mondays after school.  We encourage everyone to come to our meetings to find out what Art Club is all about!

What's Your Cause?

Art Club

At the end of the year some members of Art Club participated in a an event called, "What's Your Cause?".  Students created works of art that represented their cause.  The pieces were powerful and beautiful.  Members also made things to sell to help raise money and awareness for their cause. I am very proud of those that participated!  Congratulations for making a difference in the world with your art.  

Welcome !!!

Course Information

Hard to believe it is the beginning of the school year and the end of a beautiful, but brief summer. I hope everyone is rejuvenated and ready to start the new year.  I am very excited to meet everyone and get started creating art!               Mrs.Kaiser

My fall schedule is:

4th Period: Intro to Drawing and Painting

room c14   course contract and info

5th Period: Intro to Drawing and Painting

room c14   course contract and info

Second Lunch

6th Period: Advanced Drawing and Painting

room c14   course contract and info

7th Period: Balcony Duty (in case you are looking for me)

8th Period: Yearbook

room c16  course intro and questionnaire

Art Club starting date will be determined...soon. 

My email address is: lkaiser@branfordschools.org

Final Ceramic Pieces

Ceramics

Love these pieces by graduating students Alexandra and Allison.  Congratulations! You will be missed next year. 

Alexandra A., Slab Box

Alexandra A, Sgraffito

Allison C.

Allison C

Allison C

Alexandra  A.

Amazing!

Drawing and Painting students created some beautiful work this year!  Congratulations!

 

Dreamweaver

Designing for the Web

Over the years Web Design has gone through many changes.
The web design software we will be using lets designers (like us)  create websites by writing code for us, however you still need to know quite a few things about the language(s) the program uses.  I will show you some simple, ways to design a website using Dreamweaver and you will show me how to create a website using the most current methods.  First start by going to Adobe.com for HELP! 

Answer the following questions:

• What is a “div tag” and how do you create them in Dreamweaver?  (You need to be able to create a web page using div tags so make sure you have step by step directions.  They can be copy and pasted into this document.  I suggest you have a few resources for this.) 

• What is CSS and how does it apply to div tags?

• How do you create CSS in  Dreamweaver?

• What are the benefits of using div tags and CSS instead of tables? 

• List 3 resources (besides adobe.com) that were utilized to answer questions.