Titus Kaphar! Amazing artists right here in our state...

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It's Summer Time...

Step away from your screen

The school year is over and summer has officially begun. What are you going to do?

I plan to enjoy the moments I can. Appreciate the wonders of nature because that seems to be a constant source of beauty. I plan to take walks, swim, kayak, garden, do yoga, paint, play tennis, be with my family, do house projects, sew, visit friends, cook,  volunteer on Outer Island, see where I can help out the community here and there. 

I plan to reflect on my teaching practice. What lessons work? 

How can I be a better teacher? 

Whatever you plan on doing this summer I hope you manage to have some fun!

I'll see you all soon-hopefully in person! 

Big VIRTUAL hugs to all of you!

:)

We can use ART to speak, to protest, to express

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Watercolor anyone...love this!

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Alternative Assignment??

Cool Shades! Getting ready for summer!

Getting ready for Summer! For your final drawing project create a black and white drawing using marker, pencil or crayon of yourself, a friend,family member or a pet!  Include a pattern somewhere in your drawing to create movement and variety.  You are going to contrast the black and white drawing with a colorful pair of sunglasses that contain an ideal environment.  Beach? Mountains? Baseball stadium?  Whatever you like!  Have fun with it! I cannot wait to see them! Don't forget to view the video-to get some clear directions.  Link to Lesson Notice how the hair and necklace have patterns.   The bear has a lot of shading. This is more advanced shading technique. You can try if you like. Notice the pattern on the bandanna.

Go Hornets!

Final Value Drawing Still-life

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Make sure you choose objects that interest you.  You may like them because of the color, shape or because they have special meaning to you. 

Some artists like to overlap objects to adds depth

Simple Still-Life Set Up (to show highlights and shadows)

Helpful Hints to set up your still-life:

• Choose 3 things you actually want to draw. 
• Place your objects on a light surface to create visible shadows
• Your objects should be different sizes
• Watch the video :)
• You can overlap if you like, but you do not have to.  Space your objects out so they create a balanced composition.
• Make sure at least one object has a surface that will show a highlight (ball, pear, grape, glass)
• If you photograph your still-life do not use a flash
• Have someone hold a light up to it to create shadows (my daughter helped me)
• VIEW EXAMPLES BELOW

Original Photo

Original Photo with Digital Drawing Overlay

Marker (in progress)

Colored Pencil (in progress)

Pencil (in progress)

Choosing your MEDIUM (material you are using to create your project). Your choice!

• Pencil  
• Colored Pencil
• Marker
• Pen
• Paint
• Google Drawing (bring your photo into Google Drawing and use as a reference)
• Crayons
• Pastels

• ????

Criteria/Requirements:

• Show different values:  highlights, shadows, mid-tones 
• Create the drawing in your style...a bit abstract that's okay
• Make some effort to complete the drawing (invest 90+ minutes)

Examples of Still-Life Paintings