2012 Art Show

It is always hard to choose which art to display because I love it all.  This year I put up over 500 works of art because I was given the time to do it!

Some of the projects I never got a chance to post on the blog, like the Zentangle by Ellusion and the Jamaican dancer by Shocquell below.

Walls leading up to the auditorium also had some artwork, there was lots to go around!

 

 8th grade wall!Artwork by Chloe, Alachae, Nia, Jessica, and more 

Artwork by Sereniti, Jamerah

Artwork by Omari, Tyeana

Tree Silhouettes

I was so proud of the 7th graders' trees. They went above and beyond what I could have expected with these stunning tree artwork.
Artwork by Crystal
Artwork by Marvelles (I wish he had finished cause he has great details in pencil that we can not see)
Artwork by Ellusion and Lorraine
Artwork by Kiara B and Tjena
Artwork by Lashamere and Cartez

Miro's Motifs

7th graders studied the Spanish Surrealist Artist Joan Miro. Miro's "Chicago" is a large sculpture found downtown across from the Daley Center.

They looked at Miro's Constellation Series and found some of his motifs (a distinctive feature that is repeated in an artist's work).


We discussed surreal and abstract art (abstract art=from your imagination; surreal art= using your subconscious). They began their piece by closing their eyes and making three "squiggles". Next they added some of his motifs. They used pastels, crayons, and markers for the color.

Artwork by Johntaye and Shakeyah
Artwork by Mikayla and Kiara B
Artwork by Deja
Artwork by Tjena
Artwork by Ellusion
Artwork by Crystal and Lashamere
Artwork by Jamerah and Cartez
Students were encouraged to use their imagination and find things amongst their squiggles. Cartez was very good at this and found a dragon/monster type creature. He went around the room helping other students find things.

Tessellation Fascination (6th Grade)

Artwork by Shilah

Artwork by Lashamere

Artwork by Kiara W

Artwork by Johntaye

Artwork by Princess

Artwork by ZyshonArtwork by Ellusion
Artwork by Michael

Artwork by Maya

Artwork by Shakeyah

Sketching Highlights

Fajah's zentangle is worth clicking on for a close-up. There are some really cool details she included. Do you spy a bird, a few people and more? Zentangles are fun because they are no mistakes.
Ellusion's dragon quick draw is impressive!

And Derrick's only in 3rd grade!
Lorenzo, also in 3rd grade, is always doing cool drawings like this volcano.
Lydell's sketch is real interesting.
And this is a sneak peak to the USA map Zentangle project we are working on right now. Deandre did some of the more difficult zentangle designs, click to zoom.

Go to Woodson Library on Tuesday!

Besides our Laurel Burch artwork being on display, there are many activities going on at Woodson Library this summer. I will be attending the Everyday Music, Art, and Reading activity on Tuesday at 6:00. They will be using music and movement to create art. Register online if you think you would be interested.

Artwork by Crystal, Bria, Jermaine, and Tranique
Artwork by Jaren, Tysean, William, Kerelyn, Trinity, Savannah, Breanna
Artwork by Ellusion, Brianna
Artwork by Asia, Aaliyah