Other works in progress

Student is working on an illustration of a person.  Notice that the face is exactly cut in half.  What do you think this artist plans to do on the other side of the face?  Artists are story makers.  What kind of story is this artist telling?

This artist also has a favorite musical artist.  Nice start to the portrait!



THIS IS MY ART PIECE I DREW. THIS PIECE HAS MY FAVORITE TEAMS, I WAS BORN IN ATLANTA GA, AND I'M A FAN OF ALL GA TEAMS AND I LOVE RAP FROM DOWN THERE. TRY LOOKING AT ALL THE RAPPERS NAMES THAT I HAVE PUT IN THE OUTER RED N GREEN LETTERS, I AM AN UP N COMING RAPPER SO I HOPE U LIKE MY WORK AND SOON MY LYRICS... L.R.

 Don't forget you can write about your own work!  If you have something to say about the class or what inspires you, we want to hear about it.  You thoughts are also important and can help you keep working on a specific concept or idea about all the work you do!

It's all from your perspective

Students can explore the idea of perspective in many ways.  Is it just a way in which artists draw to show depth?  Or can it show more of a point of view.  Many students wanted to create some of the works from their individual perspectives by including places or images that remind them of something, or the way they think something should be.  Check it out:

The Capitol Building and Mall

City in the Shade

Beginning pick of New York

In the Mind's Eye

Imaginary Landscape

Getting the measurements

My Room

Interior

Details in "Room"

Finished piece of Interior Room

Getting detailed for Cityscape

Nice variety of buildings and good scale

Adding an outline for cityscape.  Can't wait to see the final piece for this.

New York Continued.

Interior

Nice work to all the artists.  It's amazing what you are all doing, and so good that you're giving other students a chance to see what you're working on and the process you use for your artwork!  Happy Friday!

Painting

This year we've dabbled in a little painting, but I thought I'd take a moment to show you this video.  It's called "Peel".  It's a wonderful example of how painters use the process to create multiple layers.  This artist is using oil paints, which don't dry quickly.  Artists are able to manipulate the textures they want and can repaint a subject as often as they like.  Watch the video and be amazed.

My Last Day

Today is my last day and as I look back, I am able to see how much I've grown not only as an artist but as a person.  With the help of my awesome art teacher, I've found a new passion that before hadn't really known I was interested in. I've learned that sometimes in art, as in life, that the best part of a work of art was time or process it took to actually make it and not just the finished product. Although I can say I'm happy I'm leaving, I can't say I won't miss some of what I'm leaving. -c.b.

One Point Perspective

We're on our way to completing the cityscapes to show our understanding of one point perspective.  Some students are influenced by their own neighborhoods or are creating imaginary cities.  Either way, I'm seeing some great examples.

A little visit

We had a little visitor show up yesterday.  Does this mean spring is hear to stay?

I think the squirrel needs a name.

Other pieces

Sometimes students may finish early and do a project of their own choosing.  Here are two pieces that have been completed.

Too fast.... Too furious.

An equation for respect.

Tessllations-- an ongoing, detailed arrangement.

Some students are still INTENSELY working on their tessellations.  There's so detailed, that they've relished everytime I don't interrupt studio time to introduce other projects.  Sorry guys, but the world still keeps turning.  But they're looking great!

Almost there. Nice detailing and color variety.

A lot of color is to be added, but this artist looks like she has a plan.

Nice bold color.  Good use of markers.  This one really stands out.

Using portraits to make a tessellation is ambitious for sure.  We all can't wait to see the finished piece!

And....we're back.

Sorry to have been away for so long.  We've got a new card now and ready to update with pictures.  Just to recap we're working on one-point perspective cityscapes (say that 5 times fast).  Our goal is to add depth to a two-dimensional picture plane.  If done correctly, it works like magic.

This is student is working hard on adding a lot of detail.

Keeping the lines straight and parallel can be difficult to get accurate corners.

This student seems to be "guided by the light".  Nice work so far! 



City plan in progress.



Interesting details for this imaginary city.

Looking at resources can be helpful before you start.... but wait this is for 2 - point perspective!!

Hey, Check this out!

Have you seen the movie  "Inception"?  Here's a little cut-out animation of Inception done in 60 seconds.  Still confused?  Well, it's just a dream within a dream within a dream.....

Helpful tips for drawing (for perspective and beyond)

1.  Always sit relaxed. 
2.  Make sure all your materials are near by and easy to access.
3.  Start with a sharp pencil.
4.  Your drawing hand should be relaxed.
5.  Draw lightly.  It's easier to erase, and you'll be more relaxed.
6.  Sketch an idea first on a scrap piece of paper.
7.  Mistakes are good, it helps you learn.
8.  Use classroom resources or Internet to gather ideas.
9.  Collect ideas in a folder or sketchbook.
10.  Have FUN!  I mean it!

Here are some good art sites, check it out:

Perspective
Color
Color Schemes

Opps

Sorry for the lack of postings this week, we're missing our memory card and card reader.  Have no fear, I'll find it, or have to buy a new one.  Until then here's a quick update of what we've been doing this week.

We started the week by finishing up our Chaos vs. Order paintings, then moved on to begin exploring one-point perspective.  Tuesday the class was introduced to drawing an interior using one point perspective.  We learned why there is a vanishing point and a horizon line.  We think we can even say orthoganal right!  (Lines that reced to the vanishing point)

Wednesday we explored one-point perspective from the exterior.  Students practiced creating 3-dimensional forms from to make buildings.  Thursday, was a huge day.  Now that we had some time to practice our basic ideas about linear perspective we're about to begin a cityscape.  These are sure to challenge even the most patient of artists, but the end result will be worth it.  Hopefully I'll get to post it this weekend. (keep your fingers crossed)

So here are some basic vocabulary words you should be learning, because I'm going to be using them throughout the next project.

Linear Perspective -  A drawing system that shows artists how to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface

Three- Dimensional -  Something that has length, width, height (actual or implied)

Eye level - Viewpoint based on the position of the viewer

Bird's Eye View - Objects seen from above

Ant's Eye View - Objects seen larger or over the head of the viewer

Horizon Line - Eye level

Vanishing Point - Point on the horizon line where all lines reced

See you tomorrow!

Student Entry

The reason I decided to draw Wiz Khalifa is because I love his music.  Before being in Ms. Fitz's class I didnt' know I could draw.  Ever since, I've been spending my freetime drawing things.

Updates for the week

Wow, did this week go ever so quickly.  Students basically painted the week away!  Artists are doing a wealth of projects and learning a little technique at the same time.  This week, we focused in on mixing paint colors and figuring out how to make shades and tints.  It's a time consuming process, a lot of trial and error, but I think they've got it.  It's sometimes a magical experience, and sometimes a frustrating one.  Never-the-less, students should be ready to work on their own painting projects next week.  The theme:  Chaos vs. Order.

I can't wait to see the results.  In the meantime here are a view lovely examples of the week.  Great work artists! Keep it coming, it's amazing what you are doing!

Red Value Scale -- nice values!

This artist has already begun her Chaos vs. Order piece. 

The artist here, is really focusing on what they want.

Chaos vs. Order in one. I can't wait to see how the rest of this comes out.

This artist has a lot of different techniques going on:  Splatter, blending, hard edge.

The feeling of this seascape seems peaceful.  The yellow reflection on the bright blue water uses nice contrast.

Sometimes a focal point becomes extremely important.  See how the artist created a decorative sun in the middle of your paper to draw in the viewers?

A beautiful experimentation with color mixing.  It almost looks like icing.

More splatter.  Good values.

This artist has almost completed the practice painting.  We can already sense a mood because of the barren trees and ruby read sky.

Great practice applications of dry brush and splatter.  The bright yellow really contrasts with the coolness of the blue.

An artist at work!

Is there a theme with these seascapes?  Are we dreaming for warmer days full of sunshine at the beach?  I think so, we're all done with winter days around here.