CURRENT STUDENT WORK
All work in this section was work done by 7th graders or 8th for the 7th grade art course or 8th grade Visual Arts I & II courses.
7th Grade Project | 01
Romero Britto Inspired Portraits
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After watching a video about Romero Britto and studying his work, art students were instructed to create a self portrait inspired by Britto's portrait work.
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Mixed Media
9" x 12"
7th Grade Project | 02
Fruit Still LIfe
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After studying about Cézanne students were instructed to complete a still life using oil pastels.
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Oil Pastels
9" x 12"
7th Grade Project | 03
Paper Sculptures
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After watching a video about Charles McGee and studying his work, art students were instructed to create a paper sculpture inspired by his work.
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Paper, markers, hot glue
9" x 12"
8th Grade Project | 01
Contour Line Still Life ​
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Students first took a look at the contour line artwork of various artists throughout history. Then art students were instructed to draw a simple form still life and add contour lines to the forms.
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Paper, markers
9" x 12"
8th Grade Project | 02
2-Point Perspective City ​
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Students first took a look at how perspective was developed and used throughout history. Then art students were instructed to create a cityscape using 2-point perspective.
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Paper, color pencils
9" x 12"
8th Grade Project | 03
Shaded Pumpkins​
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Students first took a look at how various shading techniques were used throughout history. Then art students were instructed to draw and shade a pumpkin using one of the shading techniques.
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Paper, pencil, blending stump
6" x 6"
PAST STUDENT WORK
All work in this section was work done by 9th graders for the Art I course.
Project | 01
Our Blue Period
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After watching the BBC's A History of Art in Three Colors: Blue students were instructed to create an original artwork using only tints, tones, and shades of blue.
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Moon Creature
Watercolor
12" x 18"
Project | 02
Contrast: Japanese Notan
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Students used a common paper cutting technique and concept used in Japanese culture called the Notan to create high contrast in this project.
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Notan
Black & white paper, glue
6" x 6"
Project | 03
Sculptures in White
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After watching the BBC's A History of Art in Three Colors: White students were instructed to create an original artwork using white air dry clay.
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Burger
Air dry clay, wire
6" x 4"
Project | 04
Recycled Robot
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Students used recycled materials to create a robot for a project themed around Earth Day. We also discussed an artists power as a spokesperson or activist for a cause.
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Trony
Recycled materials
5" x 3"
Project | 05
Dias de los Muertos Mosaic ​
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This a paper mosaic created for the cultural unit on the Mexican holiday Dias de los Muertos (Days of the Dead).
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Dead Queen
Paper, glue
9" x 12"
Project | 06
Zentangle Pattern
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This is a "quilt" of work from nine students. Students used their knowledge of line and shape to create implied textures and patterns in the Zentangle style format. Individual works were displayed in groups of nine to mimic fabric designs and quilts.
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Untitled
Sharpie, pen, paper
36" x 36" (individual art work is 12" x 12" )
Project | 07
Art History Quad
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At the very end of our Art History unit, students were asked to create a an artwork that represented one image through four different art styles or time periods. Students were encourage to consider the media of the style or time period when creating.
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Tick Tock
Color pencil, watercolor, paper
9" x 12"
Project | 08
Watercolor Resist
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This project was a dual lesson project. Students created their designs after notes and discussion about line and shape. Students were required to use watercolor as their media. Since this was the first time to use this media in class, it was important that the media be used correctly and to benefit their designs.
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Untitled
Crayon, watercolor, paper
48" x 54" (individual art work is 12" x 18" )
Project | 09
3D Alebrijes
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Students created 3D alebrijes based on their 2D alebrije pattern designs from the Principles of Design unit.
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Untitled
Cardboard, masking tape, acrylic paint, paper
Various sizes - projects could be no bigger than
8" x 8" x 8"
Project | 10
Black & White Photography
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For their value project, students are instructed to take three black & white photographs: a portrait, a landscape, and a still life.
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Untitled
Macbook, Photos App
Various Sizes