Monday, October 22, 2018

Artists express feelings

Artists Express:

FEELINGS













Artists create artwork about:
- Interests
- Memories
- What they see
- Feelings

Today we will talk about how artists express FEELINGS in their artwork.



Munch
What could the artist be feeling in this painting?






Baber

What is the artist trying to describe in this watercolor painting?







What beautiful colors!  I wonder what the artist was thinking about when he created this?





Nesch

Have you ever felt like this? 




Thursday, October 18, 2018

Art and Endangered Species- Artists have a voice

Artists make art about things they care deeply about. 

Some artists care about the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) on our planet, and want to raise public awareness for the many endangered species (a kind of animal or plant that in serious danger of becoming extinct.) 

Louis Masai creates murals to bring attention to endangered species, by making murals in busy cities for people to notice as they walk by. 

In the US

-Why is it important to protect endangered species and their habitats?
-What is your favorite endangered species?

Local Organizations:

Across the Globe:

Arts for Animals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of endangered species through education and artistic inspiration. It sprang from a desire shared by artist Anne London ,and her husband Jim Hart, to do something concrete to save the wildlife they had grown to love.


Meeting #2

video by Smithsonian and NOAA



Ceramic ideas

Lyndall Bensley, Ceramic Sculptor

 Lyndall Bensley is an Australian Ceramics Sculptor. She makes sculptures of marine wildlife from Austrailia. Her main goal with the sculptures is to allow people to see these beautiful, endangered creatures and learn about them – to appreciate them.

Hammerhead Shark

Port Jackson Shark




Wildlife and   nature   are  key   influences   that   inspire British Artist, Charlotte Pack. Growing up on a farm and travelling through Southern and Eastern Africa contributed to Charlotte’s affection for the environment and animals both large and small. 










Artists Persist



Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Engage-


Artists make art that reflects their interests. So can you!



-Identify interests to increase engagement

-Increase Choice

-What do students care about?












Artists make art about games





So can you!






Artists make art about animals

So can you!


Vincent Van Gogh made a picture of his bedroom.

So can you!


Artists make art about superheros

So can you!


Frida Kahlo painted self portraits

So can you!



Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Two Color Challenge-Watercolor


Painting Shapes in Watercolor
A two color challenge!!!

Using watercolor paint, students first paint with shapes and outlines.


Video Lesson: 


Once painting is dry, students draw in Sharpie