Sunday, November 3, 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

Advance Art Students Assignments

Orange folder Drawing Exercises (draw in sketchbook)

Page 19 A-D Each composition should be finalized by the end of the week-art techniques demonstrated and your drawing space should be completely filled.

If you have successfully completed at least two drawings, you can select a drawing activity on that page under Style, Images and writers word, Design Elements, Careers to work on.

Page 45 Select from Pattern drawing, texture rubbings, leaf composition,art criticism(create a sketch of the artwork also), value, and Drawing with music(write down the song that inspired your composition)

Page 79 Select from Drawing what you see, a partial view of an insect, inside a fruit/vegetable, shading simple objects - or compose a drawing of geometric forms with an creative background

Start thinking about RODEO composition ideas.

Also, for the art principles of design-each should be defined and have a small example drawn under the definition.

When you are done: Art Contests listed on the white board by my desk or the yellow folder of drawing ideas.

Any questions email me: akenniso@houstonisd.org


Artwork should be posted on class blog or emailed to me by Friday of each week. If you do not have an email address-----> create one (gmail or yahoo). No camera on your electronic device don't worry have all your work available to show me when I get back!

Art I Students Assignment

Students need to fold four sheets of white drawing paper to create a Art Principles of Design booklet.
Cover-should include Title:Art Priciples of Design Student name and lots of color and designs.
Each page should have one art principle drawn in creative lettering,definition, and several examples-must ADD COLOR!
Refer to the poster with examples.
When you completely finished each page with definitions and drawn examples, you may find examples in magazines to fill the entire drawing space.

Email me if you any questions: akenniso@houstonisd.org or ak1908@yahoo.com

Friday, October 25, 2013

Advance Art Students-----Whimsical Trees need to be posted ASAP


Hi students post your tree under - Post a Comment. Thanks for joining your class blog!

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Advance Drawing Students

Drawing Activity 9/9-9/13 Illustrate a dream and demonstrate tonal shading.
Example->Do Not Copy

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Art Elements of Design

The art elements of design are the visual tools or building blocks to creating a piece of art.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Welcome Back to School 2013-2014 school year

Check out this Artist: Norman Duenas

Extra credit points: select one of his illustrations and share with the class by the end of week-print out picture, be prepared to share the title,and why it inspires you.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Mixed Media Exploration Sculpture

Inspiration Artist Louise Nevelson www.louisenevelsonfoundation.org Advance Art Students: Select several pieces of wood scraps, etc. Create a mini sculpture, must have the first letter of your first name in design. Use the hot glue gun to complete the structure. Select a accent color to paint in some areas not the entire sculpture. Use the record album as your base.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Master Artist Report

Report should include: Cover Page with artwork that is drawn by you that was inspired by the chosen Artist (must add color and shading). Typed report that includes a Title page (your name, class period, date, title of your report) Body of information about the Artist ( introduction, conclusion, minimum of 3 paragraphs) Reference page ( authors name, title of book or online site) Refer to example in class.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Extra Credit

How many squares? And create your own using a different shape for double points. Due Friday!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Inspiration for Advance Art self portraits

Don't forget to look at the portraits posted previously:) Remember to have FUN!
Due in two weeks.
Directions:You will do a practice portrait before drawing on the school newspaper.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Shading 101

Check this out: http://www.dueysdrawings.com/shading_tutorial.html SHADING TECHNIQUES: TONAL SCRIBBLING HATCHING CROSS-HATCHING STIPPLING BLENDING http://www.artinstructionblog.com/drawing-lesson-how-to-shade-pencil-drawings-by-miranda-aschenbrenner

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Advance 1/2013 Sketchbook Notes

EARTH DAY CONTEST Due 1/30 Size 11x14 Earth Day celebrates our planet’s wonders. Show what you see when you think of clean air, water, and land. Show your vision of how we can honor, celebrate and protect our environment. Society of Performing Arts Contest max.size:16x20 Theme: días de los niños /Cultural Celebration ************************************************************************************ Answers for your sketchbook notes:CHECK YOUR WORK!!!!!! 1.List/Define each art element and art principle of design. (Refer to your textbooks for the definitions) Line Shape Value Texture Space Color Form Pattern Emphasis Variety Unity Balance Rhythm Movement Proportion 2.Brief description of an effective composition. Successfully arranging the art elements into a harmoniously unified whole. 3.List of color schemes. Warm Cool Neutral Complementary Analogous Monochromatic Intermediate Primary Secondary 4.List two facts about Pablo Picasso, Janet Fish, Mary Cassatt, and Van Gogh. (Refer to Discovering Drawing textbook) 5.Review different types of art media. pencil ink paint charcoal oil pastel graphite conte crayon marker 6.List all shading techniques. tonal stippling hatching cross-hatching 7.Explain ways to create space. overlapping show values relative scale create linear/aerial perspective 8.Describe 1-point/2-pt/3-pt perspective. 1pt-parallel lines converge at a single point... 9.What are two types of shape? Geometric and Organic 10.Identify/Describe 5 different art styles/movements. Abstract Op Art Fauvism Expressionism Cubism Dada Futurism Realism Pop Art Realism