"extra" Getting Perspective

This won't be applicable, necessarily, until next week - if at all, but there will be kudos and admiration for those that can utilize this information.
It's good stuff, for sure.

Getting Perspective - 2

So, Thursday the 12th we'll be discussing two point perspective. It's very similar to Tuesday's lesson and you'll have another simple worksheet to complete.

I know you'll all be here on the blog lapping this stuff up so here, above, is kind of what the process looks like.

The second one, above, is longer, I know, but it begins to "explain" more options that I'd like you to begin to familiarize yourself with.

I Can Get Sentimental

It's a new year and I have to say that I think I spent more time with former students than I did with family and "other" friends over our two week break.
As I reflect, which I am prone to do, it is very obvious how fortunate I am.
Not only do I have a job that I love, but I get to get personal with and learn from my students while in the classroom and well after. I am deeply grateful for all of this and it means the world to me.

I have been surrounded by so many good people over the years, and to watch everyone continue to grow, mature, and become the individual they are destined to be is invigorating, exciting, and special to me.
It is wonderful to get together with you time and again after you have left the "halls" of LG and keep in touch.

I also know I'm going to forget some names, so don't hold that against me, but to people such as:
Catherine, Mercedes, Christina, Deana, Avi, Mabelle, Eden, Hallie, Paula, Laura, Ryan, Lucy, Rachel, Kevin, Austin, Ernie, et al, thank you.

Seriously. Thank you.
You help make me a happy man, and my life more full and interesting.

EF Information

For those of you entering Art 3/4 next year I've already sent your parents this link, but thought I would put it out here in the public domain as well.
Click here if you'd like to see, sort of, the itinerary and the cost.

For those of you entering Art 2 and will be a Jr or Sr, there may be slots open but I won't know that for a few weeks yet. 
Yes, I'll keep you posted on the news as needed.

Instructional Strategy #302

Have to give props to Palma and Burns for their sharing of this.

Calendar Attention

As promised, yes, another post - 3rd of the day so far!

Next week there are two important events that I want to share with everyone.

First is the annual Art In the Council Chambers Exhibit.
This applies to everyone as I offer extra credit for the students who attend.
Details: Thurs., Jan 19th, 6-8pm, LG Town Council Chambers - essentially right below the library, sort of.
I need some volunteers to spring some light food/drink at about 5:30 for the reception, but I'll send out an email regarding that.
This reception is held for the advanced art students so that their oil paintings can be viewed. Well, many of them. There isn't room for all of them, but I think there are about 40 or so that will make their way across the street for the show.
This show will be up until the first week of March. There aren't really "public viewing" hours, though there are many chances to see the work. I will say that it's best to come to the reception itself if you can.

Second is a meeting regarding the Europe field trip scheduled for next year.
A representative from EF Tours will be at school at 8pm on Wed., Jan 18th with the ability to answer even more questions.
If you did not sign up before Dec. 15th, they have extended the "discount" until Jan. 19th. I know, I know, that's the next day, but the 18th is the only day once second semester started that I could get them here.
If you want to review the field trip info - which at this point is open to next year's Art 3/4 students (this doesn't mean that some of next year's Art 2's couldn't go, I'm just not there yet), please go here.

Getting Perspective

One Point Perspective, that is.

As we just did a one point perspective worksheet in class, you'll be somewhat familiar with this topic, but soon enough you'll need to be creating a drawing from scratch, so watching it done will be helpful.

Below is a pretty good instructional/educational step by step of this. Note that there are some issues with the final drawing, as is explained, but you'll get the gist. I hope.

I would encourage you to watch some other videos, too.
Such as this one, especially since it is, arguably, better and more informative.
Enjoy.

Welcome back!

There is a new year upon us and I hope everyone has had an enjoyable two week break.
I'll be keeping this post short as I intend on putting a lot more information up here within the next week or so. These posts will be integral for students and parents alike, and I hope you find it helpful.

I do need to mention the calendar that you can find on the class site, too.  There are some dates on there that will be important to remember - such as the Town Council Opening, the EF representative talk, 8th grade Orientation, etc.
Please check the calendar frequently for the most up to date news.

And of course, Happy New Year!
I'm rested and excited to be back.  Second semester is always busier for the art department with showings, registrations, and ordering supplies, but it's also incredibly fun.
I'm hoping the students will be free to push their individual creativity and really have fun with their projects.

Until next time...

Water Water Color

I just realized the other day as I was cleaning up and getting ready for the semester break that I hadn't posted a finished version of the watercolor landscape that we did, so here it is.

Finals Week Schedule

Sooooooo many of you have been asking me about what we are doing during finals.
On one hand I'm glad you are interested and looking ahead, on the other hand, chilax! Don't stress out so much. For real.

But since you ARE interested, you can find the school's finals shedule HERE.
Unless you are old - read, a senior, you've never had all of your h.s. classes all on one day, and that's what will happen on Monday the 19th ... but the rest of the week is on the above link, too.