Artist Statement.

Your final blog post of the year will be the artist statement you've written.
Click HERE to review what we've discussed in class.

If you need to post pictures after your blog post talk to me about how to adjust the dates so that the blog post is the last thing visible on your blog.

Your digital portfolio.

Double check the labels on your blog.
When you click on portfolio you should be able to see all of your finished work from the whole year (there are 9 total). Work backwards here's what should come up:

Final Project (some pics are up on the site. let me know if you need yours)
Clay sculpture (this will be very last minute. stay tuned for news from the kiln)
Symbolic Portrait (pictures recently posted. email me if you don't see yours)
Collaborative Mural Project (post a photo if you can. post your slideshow if you can.)
Story Collage
Glass Half Full (principles of design)
Found Object Sculpture
Found Images Collage
Extended Pour Paintings

Insert title of Final Project.

Post a photo of your final project.

Portrait of ____________.

Post a photo of your finished symbolic portrait.

Art 21 reflection #3

Click HERE and watch Art 21 videos about at least two artists. Each episode contains videos about four artists. You can watch the whole thing (it’s about 1 hour long) and write about all four for extra credit or you can scroll through the chapters to find the artists you want.

On your blog name the artists you learned about and describe what their work is about. What is the artist trying to do with their work? What do you think of their work? How do you relate to it or not? (Include pictures of the artists’ work for extra credit)

Name drawing.

Insert a photo of your name drawing.

Process Reflection #1.

This week has been the beginning of the end of our time together.

Everyone is in a different spot in their work.

In a post on your blog describe...

What did you accomplish this week?

What challenges did you face?

What are the next steps? What do you plan to do in the week ahead?

Include a photo of your work in progress or of you at work (see class site for pics).

Art 21 reflection #2

Click HERE and watch Art 21 videos about at least two artists. Each episode contains videos about four artists. You can watch the whole thing (it’s about 1 hour long) and write about all four for extra credit or you can scroll through the chapters to find the artists you want.

On your blog name the artists you learned about and describe what their work is about. What is the artist trying to do with their work? What do you think of their work? How do you relate to it or not? (Include pictures of the artists’ work for extra credit) For an example see the class blog.

Final project planning.

So…you have a couple of weeks to make whatever you want (almost). What do you hope to accomplish? What is your idea? The job of the artist is to have an idea.

Sketchbook archeology

Spend some time looking through your sketchbook. Look at the cover and try to remember making it way back in September. Turn each page slowly and as you look at them try to remember what you were thinking about when you made those marks. Pay close attention to things that show up more than once…materials, characters, shapes, patterns. In a blog post describe briefly how you’ve felt about your sketchbook this year and what role it’s played in your artistic development. Then…make a list of the things, materials, themes that show up more than once.

Initial Reflection

Look through your blog. Go all the way back to the beginning of the year. Look especially closely at your finished work. Think about how the year has gone for you. Now, write a detailed paragraph that describes how the course has gone for you. What have you found to be your artistic strengths? What have been your challenges? What do you think you’ll leave the class thinking about? How can you see it influencing your life in the future?

Art 21 reflection #1

Click on this link: http://www.pbs.org/art21/index.html.

Watch Art 21 videos about at least two artists. Each episode contains videos about four artists. You can watch the whole thing (it’s about 1 hour long) and write about all four for extra credit or you can scroll through the chapters to find the artists you want.

On your blog name the artists you learned about and describe what their work is about. What is the artist trying to do with their work? What do you think of their work? How do you relate to it or not? (Include pictures of the artists’ work for extra credit) For an example see the class blog.

Clay sculpture planning.

Describe the person you plan to make a portrait of and why you've chosen them.
Describe the animal you've chosen to represent your subject and why.
In what environment will you put the animal and why?
Upload some source images of your chosen animal and environment for the project.
Look at the source images for ideas about textures to use on your sculpture.

Symbolic Portrait Planning.

Describe the person you plan to make a portrait of and why you've chosen them. Explain the symbols and/or metaphors you might use to create a portrait of them. Include any source images you plan to use.

Visiting artist: Hamlett Dobbins.

Take some time to look at visiting artist Hamlett Dobbins' website. Click HERE for the link.

On your blog please post your favorite piece of Hamlett's. Then describe why you like it and how it fits into the rest of his work.

ALSO, develop a question you'd like to ask Hamlett (you'll have several chances to do so). Write that on your blog too. Extra points when you get your question answered and post the answer on your blog!

Reflecting on group work.

This week you have been working with a group to develop a concept for a collaborative mural project. In a post on your blog describe how making art with other people has been different than making art on your own. In your description be sure to mention challenging AND positive aspects of this work.

Please DO NOT use any names in your blog post. Focus on your own perspective and your own contributions to the group. Be thoughtful, reflective, and kind.

Insert title of Story Collage here.

Insert photo of Story Collage here.

End of Term 1 Reflection.

Due Tuesday, November 16.
Click HERE to re-visit the guidelines for writing the end of term 1 reflection.

Chair With Coat.

HOW did you find today's still life more or less complicated to draw than the still lives over the past few weeks (white paper, sticks, fabric)? Be specific.

HOW did you use some of the skills we've developed over the past three weeks drawing more complicated still lives to draw the chair with coat today? What are these skills?

Insert title of your Glass Half Full project here.

Insert photo(s) of your Glass Half Full project here.

Describe the concept for your work.
Describe how the process of making this piece went for you.
What struggles did you encounter?
What did you discover?
What feedback did you get along the way and from whom?
What aspects of the work do you think are most successful?