Superimpose & Stop Motion, G8

This is a continuation of a PREVIOUS post. A quick summary The students: Made origami Photographed them from interesting viewpoints, incorporating reflections and shadows Learnt about tonal drawing and how to recognise the values Applied their knowledge to observational drawing Explored 4B, chalk pastels and charcoal The Final Task The last step was to consider...

The POWER of Art – G8

PART 1 I wrote EARLIER about the grade 8 students using composition, observation, and toning skills to complete these beautiful skeletons. PART 2 BACKGROUNDS AND TECHNIQUES. As an introduction to mixed-media the students were given 3 different techniques, step by step. Once they completed these small one-lesson tasks they were ready for part 3 of the final task which...

The Beauty of Bones, G8

Beauty of Bones is the first unit for grade 8. Since this is a tonal observational drawing we began by looking at some basic rules of composition and photography. The students used the Ess. Skeleton 4 iPad app to find interesting angles, and close up views of the skeleton. The students had to demonstrate their...

Grade 9 Foundations 1: Value Drawing

LEARNING ABOUT VALUE We began the quarter be studying different ways artists create value. The students practised value scales and a variety of toning techniques from stippling, shading to lettering. We watched and copied these videos (below) and then looked at artist's works and analyzed them. https://youtu.be/ExRRHY9wT6Q?list=PLpMQzm5H42Bh2XG3cpTE5le-_w4ukX4lL Now, we were ready to practise on our own...

G7 Out Of The Frame

THE DEVELOPMENT The grade 7 students had their last class for their "Out of the Frame" mixed media tonal drawing. We began with a practise 4 box piece. The purpose of this first task was to improve our drawing skills by drawing our animal from a variety of angles. We then learnt toning techniques and how...

Stunning Work in Grade 7

Grade 7 have just finished their practise piece. They had to choose an animal/insect and draw it from 4 different viewpoints. One had to demonstrate line variation, another applied graphite tones, then they had to tone with colour pencil. The fourth box was meant to be a combination of the three techniques. This is their...

Absolutely Incredible Pastel Eyes By Grade 7

I have 7 students who have already finished their FINAL pastel eyes. They were being assessed on their use of tone, texture, pattern, blending, presentation, reflection in the eye, use of pastels, and commitment during class sessions. Aren't they gorgeous? I can't wait to see them all finished. We will then be writing reflections using...

Grade 8 Development For Surreal Handscapes

I collected my grade 8 books for the first time today and was so thrilled with what they have been doing that I thought I'd share it. We have been learning how to draw hands whilst preparing for a "Surreal Handscape". The beginning tasks were quite structured. The students had to do two blind drawings...

Tonal Techniques Until The End With G7

This unit has been a HUGE success with my grade 7 students. I have now taught this to three trimesters and each class has surprised me with their creativity and motivation. Of course each class wants to do a little better than the group before them. The students began with tonal exercises so that they...

Entertaining Tonal Drawing Inspiration-Grade 7

We had a very entertaining day today in art as I was able to share some fun travel photos. We began the class by reviewing what tone was, how it is used and then looked at the amazing tonal portraits from Thailand. When I was in Chiang Mai, Thailand I participated in a three hour...

9/10 Tonal Drawing Practise

The 9/10 classes have been learning about contour lines, modified contour, line variation and now VALUE. We refreshed ourselves by completing some graphite value exercises.  Now the students are moving onto toning with coloured pencils, charcoal and chalk. They are working with fruits and vegetables and are making brilliant progress. I am very impressed with...

Grade 7 Light Blubs

The light bulbs are progressing very well. I love how the students are learning to tone yet can be as creative as they want with the inside of the bulb. One more class and I think they will all be finished. The students have to tone the top in graphite but the inside is their...

Grade 7 Tonal Development

My grade 7 students are working towards their first major piece. We began by comparing different pencils, then the students tried a value scale with 6B and practiced tonal techniques such as hatching and stippling. I gave the class a photocopy of a photo of a light bulb and demonstrated how to draw and tone...

Grade 9 Has Not Been Forgotten

Grade 9 has spent the past 7 weeks studying methods and materials whilst also developing observational skills. I encouraged the students to create a marbled background to make their still life unique. The flowing movement contrasts beautifully with the inanimate subject matter. Overall the results are fabulous. I love the tones and strong shadows. Well...

Tasty Toning By Grade 7

Grade 7 has been learning all about TONE. They have seen examples of work which use tone and tried many of their own techniques from shading to hatching. I thought after they had created 3D shapes it would be fun to paint and tone an ice cream. Based on the enthusiasm from the students I...