Fish Finally Installed!

Special thank you to my dad who visited Fernwood and finally installed the mosaic in the office. I am in the process of making a poster to acknowledge the artists who worked so hard on the mosaic last year. I will have a diagram labeling whose did each fish, sea creature, the gluing, grouting, etc. Although the fish do have some initials carved in them, I might need your help in refreshing my memory! I hope everyone is enjoying the new addition to the main office.

Quick Draws for home!

I graded all your sketchbooks this week and I am very impressed with the improvement since August. Most of you are remembering the date, not skipping pages, and drawing all the steps. Lots of you earned an A for your Quick Draws!! I just found a website called DragoArt.com that can teach you have to draw just about anything. It shows it step-by-step just like you do in your sketchbook at school. Many of them are really advanced, but a challenge is always fun! If you would like to practice your drawing at home, visit the website. Click Here: DragoArt

Celebrating Art

Do you want your artwork published and prizes? Click Here You can apply online in 5 minutes. It is for K-12th graders, so you can help your younger brother or sister submit artwork too. If you do not have an image of your artwork, use the images I have posted on this blog. 1) Find your name on left side under your graduating year. 2) Choose one of your works of art. 3) Right-click and save it on your desktop. 4) Then just submit it real quick. I can help you after school if you need it.

2011 is Here!

Welcome to 2011! I would like to start the New Year by getting students to comment on my page. Here is your chance to earn Xtra Credit! Answer one of the following questions:
1) What is your New Year Resolution for 2011?
2) What are your favorite song (list name and artist)?
3) What do you wish we could do for a Quick Draw?
Make sure you write your name!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I saw this website with some really cool hand turkeys. I hope one of you is inspired to make on of your own on this turkey day!

Check out these portraits!

Follow the link to see artwork by an artist who stacks crayons to make PORTRAITS. We also used crayons to make our portraits, but in a much different way! If you would like to see more links on cool artists and other websites, you can find me on Facebook at MsArtNouveau Reardon. I try to post a new links on my Facebook every Friday.

Extra Credit

Some Students asked about extra credit and my response is "YES, I accept extra credit year-round." You have three options: 1) You can also choose one of your favorite Quick Draws and turn it into a finished work of art. Just draw it bigger and add color!

Artwork by Alanchea, done after our very first Quick Draw!

2) Do artwork using your computer. If you look at my July 18th posting, there are websites listed.

Artwork by Triniti made on the "Design a Tile" website.

3) I have Step-by-step drawing sheets in my classroom, just ask me!

Illuminated by these Letters

Do you want to do more Illuminated Letters? Everyone did great with this project! To print out your own decorative letters, click HERE for more Printable Letters.

This is also important announcement: From now on, I will be listing the artist's name ABOVE the artwork. This might take time to get used to since I have been doing it below the artwork, but it is better this way! Also as always, remember to click on artwork for close up, and right click "Save As" if you want to save your artwork to your computer.

Artwork by Lavonte

Artwork by Jarrien
Artwork by Fahrenheit
Artwork by Kala
Artwork by Tyler
Artwork by Adrian

Making Art Online

I am sure everyone is making it an awesome summer. If you are escaping the heat indoors, here are some of my favorite websites for making art online. Try them out! Mess free art :-)

Design a Tile

Art Pad

Sand Art

Harmony

Sketchbook Skills

Before handing back your sketchbooks, I discovered some amazing sketchbook skills. Amongst the best were Janeia in 6th grade with the portrait below. Mark in 4th grade does numerous sketches at home, good work!! Remember click on image for close-up.

Portrait by Janeia...All artwork below by Mark

Art Show #2 at Library

The Laurel Burch projects (cats, flowers, fish, sun, moon) are hanging at the Woodson Library. Thank you to Kevan and Larry, who helped me hang the artwork. The artwork will stay there over the summer, so be patient getting that project back. But you will have all summer to make it to the library to see everyone's great work.


Artwork by Michiaya, Aaliyah, Daion, Marvianna, and others
Artwork by Zyshon and Destiny

8th grade Field Trip to D.C.

An Eye Spy to win Tie-Dye Party! Point System: Googled Image= 2 points, Real-life Image= 5 points + 1 point per group member. 150 points= tie=dye party. Group Photos are key to winning! Of the 35 slides I showed you, 150 points will be no problem. We are sure to tie-dye t-shirts :-) Thank you to Malachi, Jennifer, Taylar, and Channa, the group leaders.
Here are ten extra hints. Good Luck, Have Fun, Be Safe!

Write a Story to go with Your Artwork.

If you ever want to write a story about your artwork, I will be sure to post it on the blog. Just e-mail it to me (vgr104@gmail.com). Lorraine wrote a story to go with her Picasso Portrait. She was reading a book about the Holocaust, so her portrait is very sad. Her story is also very sad and powerful, it is called "Holocaust Pain".

"Holocaust Pain. Her pain is my pain. Jewish kids and old people are taken away. They shoot and kill. The little boys and girls have no future. We see the kids being put in a camp where there is no light. My friend has stitches and glass on her. She can’t bare the pain. So we wait in this horribly dark room. A little girl is dragged away. My friends and I wait. The time has come for our last stand. I saw the sweet little Jewish girl shot. I cried. Then we both held our hands and this was the end? To be continued."
Story and Artwork by Lorraine. Ask her to continue it because that is all she gave me!

Art does not need to stop after art class!

If you are doing drawings at home, please bring them in to show me. If you would like, I can even post them online like I just did with Darian's sketches.

2nd Quarter Art Stars, Better late than never

First of all, Triniti is first student to comment on her classmates artwork! I am so Happy :-) I have stickers for anyone who comments on our art room blog, so start commenting. I forgot to post my 2nd Quarter Stars online, so here they are:

406-Asjah

408-Catarjari

202- Andre

207-Savannah

201-Willie

206-Tyeyana

208-Brianna

106-Triniti

108-Johntaye

301-Daniqua

302-Calvin R.

307-Lydell

308-Channa

306-Khayla

Thank You to my 3rd Quarter Art Stars

Each class has many art stars, but I chose students who have showed extra effort in following the rules of the art room, working hard on their art projects and setting a great example to their classmates. These students have helped their neighbors and make art class peaceful and enjoyable. I notice and appreciate you.
Third Quarter Art Stars are as follows:
Room 402: Devin, Room 403: Demarion, Room 202: Denaija, Room207: Anthony, Room 201: Amanda, Room 206: Trevius, Room 208: Mark, Room 106: William, Room108: Ellusion, Room302: Kenya, Room301: Darneisha, Room307: Farenheit, Room 306:Brandon, Room 308: Malik

Art Show at Library

I hung up artwork from the school year at Woodson Library. Try to visit the library over spring break to see the artwork. Click on the pictures below for a close-up and you can search to see if your artwork is up!