Projects 2017-2018
Paintbrush, Paintbrush Does Your House Have Lions
Students will learn the anatomy and proper use of a paintbrush, view artwork by Hagop Najarian, and create musically influenced works while listening to the song "Bye Bye Blackbird". Medium is tempura and mixed media paper.
By Sue Berliner
El Torre Eiffel
Students learn about the Eiffel Tower and it's builder Alexander Gustave Eiffel. They learn to draw the Eiffel Tower, explore watercolor techniques, and learn to lift color using tissue. Medium is watercolor, oil pencil, and salt on watercolor paper.
By Stephanie Kohler
Peruvian Weaving Fiber Art
Students create a suncatcher from a CD and colored yarn by weaving a pattern. They learn about fiber arts, particularly in the Peruvian Andes region, and the importance of the art form in their culture, identity and communication.
By Mindy Kirton
Misty Mountain Morning
Students create a seascape with chalk pastels and an eraser following the work of impressionist masters Monet and Degas. Media is chalk pastel on media paper.
By Kaye Furlong
Abstract Artistree
Students will learn about artist Piet Mondrian and his progression from realism to abstract art using trees as his motivation. Media is oil pastels and black tempura on masa paper.
By Stephanie Kohler