Art 2: Torn Paper Project

For the past few weeks, Art 2 students have spent a lot of time looking through magazines, tearing out certain colors, and gluing those torn pieces of paper in order to create an image using only torn paper! These projects were done on 22" x 30" paper! This was a very time consuming and tedious project, but the students worked hard and it paid off!

Watercolor Leaves

For the past few days Art 1 students have been working on a watercolor project. Students observed a leaf and then drew their own. Students then cut out their leaves and traced/overlapped them to create an interesting collage. Different techniques, such as flicking water and sprinkling salt onto the wet paint, were used to create texture. For most students, this was the first time they had ever used watercolor paint. It was fun to see how much they enjoyed this medium!

Soap Carvings, Assemblage, and Individual Studies

Art 1- This week we worked on soap carvings. Students were instructed to carve a boat first and then were given the freedom to carve whatever they wanted. This project introduced the art of carving. Students really enjoyed this project! I am also including two sketches from Art 1 students.

 

   



 Art 2- For the past two weeks students have been working on textured landscape projects. Before starting, students researched Anselm Kiefer in order to get inspiration and insight into the art of assemblage. Students used drywall mud and other found objects in order to add texture to their projects.

Art 3- For the past two weeks, students have been working on individual study projects. Students chose their own projects. We alternate between me assigning them a project and them coming up with their own project. This gives students more freedom to explore the many aspects of art!