Friday, November 16, 2012

12 panel moon tunnel book~

This 8th grade artist created 
her tunnel book using 
12 panels of texture rubbings
for this effect.


Tunnel with packing tape transfer~

This was a photo of one student who dressed up
 like a cat for Halloween. 
she incorporated it in her tunnel book using 
the packing tape transfer method.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Value Study in Pastel~

Working with the skeleton as a model, 
sixth graders are using pastel and 
charcoal to demonstrate value and blending.

Friday, November 2, 2012

abstract tunnel book~

Even my substitute dove into 
the art of tunnel making! 
Here is her sample...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Sunday, October 21, 2012

sketchbook challenge using text~

In this sketchbook challenge, 
the artist was to take a page of text,
 circle their favorite juicy words and darken the rest 
of the text to create a revealing poem. 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

warm & cool #2


one foot in the door~

So many to get ready for the 
upcoming show at the Pump House, 
"One foot in the Door" exhibit! So very excited for my middle school 
artists to enter this show.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

face your fears~

This 2" x 2" piece made it's 
way to me from Illinois.
Thank you Athena~

Saturday, October 13, 2012

altered text~

Another sketchbook challenge....
This one makes me want to find a type-writer!

Friday, October 12, 2012

sketchbook challenge: mapping

Draw or collage a map of a destination where 
you've been or where you wish to travel. 
Document what you did or what you 
would like to explore in this place.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

sorry.....


sketchbook challenge: collage/drawing

Intuitively, my student created a color-schemed collage and incorporated
symbols similar to the artist we just studied (Keith Haring). Oh this makes me
proud and brings me a huge smile!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

inches and inches.....

The show is up! 
Come see the 2" x 2" art show 
at Lincoln Middle Art Gallery.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012