if art class were the wizard of oz and you pulled back the curtain to see who the wizard of art is, you'd find step by step books like the one on the left. so much of drawing is seeing the simple shapes that make up the whole. i use books like this all the time to teach our younger students how to draw. these books are magical in the sense that if you follow each step - and don't skip ahead! - you can create an EXCELLENT drawing. so here's my advise. always keep your eye on #7 as you draw, but follow each step exactly as laid out. every time i try to skip a step, my drawing doesn't turn out how i want it to. try this one out! i added some extra touches with my drawing (because i don't like seeing dogs floating in space) and i truly think that you can do this on your own. give it a shot and let me know how it turns out. i think you will surprise yourself! |
mr. parker
teaching remotely has given me a new appreciation for digital art. Jeff Roy is a chicago area artist who expresses his feelings about the pandemic in a unique way. “I came across Edward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’ painting, which is in the Art Institute, and wondered what that would look like if it was more isolated,” Roy said.
through that simple musing, The Art of QUARANTINE was created. FLIPPING ICONIC PAINTINGS ON THEIR HEAD TO CONVEY ISOLATION. all work was done using photoshop - mostly using the "clonestamp" tool.
check out these altered paintings and see which ones you can identify.
through that simple musing, The Art of QUARANTINE was created. FLIPPING ICONIC PAINTINGS ON THEIR HEAD TO CONVEY ISOLATION. all work was done using photoshop - mostly using the "clonestamp" tool.
check out these altered paintings and see which ones you can identify.
i don't know if the ALTERATIONS will prevent google SEARCH BY IMAGE FROM IDEntifying the originals. try it and tell me which paintings you can identify!
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pretty straight forward this week. this tutorial is excellent. it moves quickly so going back a few times will be NECESSARY.
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this charcoal drawing by matt buck is truly amazing. on the right you see the first step. i know every student can get that far!
charcoal pencils are a plus but i just used a normal pencil. MATT BUCK TEACHES in the same style I DO - EXCEPT - YOU CAN PAUSE AND REWIND. i broke the first step into the three videos below. only 4 minutes each. |
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solving a rubik's cube is a bit like magic. artistry, game design, MATHEMATICS all wrapped in one. and like magic, you can learn the tricks to solving the rubik's cube.
as it turns out, solving the cube is a lot like learning "cheat codes" when gaming. there is a set of moves (ALGORITHM) for every step of solving the cube. enjoy this short clip i made and contact me for the first ALGORITHM. if you already know how to solve the cube, contact me! let's talk strategy. i sincerely hope you and your families are well. I miss being in class with you and hope you are sketching, photographing, and taking the time to learn new skills. email me any time! mr. parker [email protected] |
this video inspired me to learn how to solve a rubik's cube.
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i learned about the dunning-kruger effect while watching the highly recommended documentary film behind the curve which asks: how in this age of overwhelming scientific understanding can some people still believe the earth is flat?
spoiler alert - healthy skepticism is necessary in life so consider the source of your information and respect the scientific method. examine the chart below. what information is it conveying? if you need help, GOOGLE "DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT". have you experienced real-life examples of the D-K effect.? we may experience it in school, work, hobbies, and in our interpersonal relationships. what does this chart communicate about resilience and patience? email your answers to [email protected] for further enrichment, check out the doc behind the curve. |
October
After careful analysis and design, students are sculpting and painting ancient Egyptian inspired clay cartouches.
Utilizing both subtractive and low relief techniques, and then adding vibrant mixes of tempera paint, our students have begun creating unique and beautiful creations that reflect both ancient themes and modern design aesthetics. This is just round 1. I'm excited to see what happens when students, collaborate, revise, and continue on to round 2 of this clay relief project! |
September
february
our watercolor unit has begun and i'm already seeing incredible and subtle work from our students. we are covering basic techniques, focusing on high contrast multi-color washes, and working with value to realistically depict objects found in nature. Students will also have plenty of opportunity to experiment with more impressionistic techniques.
our watercolor unit has begun and i'm already seeing incredible and subtle work from our students. we are covering basic techniques, focusing on high contrast multi-color washes, and working with value to realistically depict objects found in nature. Students will also have plenty of opportunity to experiment with more impressionistic techniques.
january
the self portrait unit produced some incredibly expressive results.
the self portrait unit produced some incredibly expressive results.
december
many of these beautiful paintings will be on display at our june art show
many of these beautiful paintings will be on display at our june art show
October:
We are in the final stages of our letter morphing project. Silver and gold tempera are the coolest colors!
We are in the final stages of our letter morphing project. Silver and gold tempera are the coolest colors!
september:
for every positive space drawn, a negative space is created. working with typography is a great way to explore this phenomena. students are starting by creating "positive" and "negative" letters. once they see negative spaces, they can begin to manipulate them to serve specific artistic purposes. in phase II, students will play with positive and negative spaces to create unique letters and logos.
for every positive space drawn, a negative space is created. working with typography is a great way to explore this phenomena. students are starting by creating "positive" and "negative" letters. once they see negative spaces, they can begin to manipulate them to serve specific artistic purposes. in phase II, students will play with positive and negative spaces to create unique letters and logos.
April:
As the year quickly winds down, Magazine Collage will be the last major project for the upper grades. Here are some students at work building their layers...
february:
our clay animal relief sculptures are in the painting stage and they are looking great! here are a couple from 5th grade...
our clay animal relief sculptures are in the painting stage and they are looking great! here are a couple from 5th grade...
January:
We have moved into sculpting with clay. Now that students have an understanding of primary/secondary/tertiary colors, they can appreciate the full spectrum of possible color combinations to use once the sculptures are ready for painting. we started with holiday ornaments as a warm up so, hopefully, many of you received a beautiful gift over winter break. we are now producing animal relief sculptures focusing on form, shape, and texture. i reinforce with students that we do two things in class - make art and talk about art. by learning the formal elements of art, students will be able to EFFECTIVELY assess their own work using the language of art. included here is a photo of some wonderful sculptures made before the holidays AS WELL AS THE CONSTRUCTION RUBRIC STUDENTS WILL USE TO ASSESS THEIR WORK.
We have moved into sculpting with clay. Now that students have an understanding of primary/secondary/tertiary colors, they can appreciate the full spectrum of possible color combinations to use once the sculptures are ready for painting. we started with holiday ornaments as a warm up so, hopefully, many of you received a beautiful gift over winter break. we are now producing animal relief sculptures focusing on form, shape, and texture. i reinforce with students that we do two things in class - make art and talk about art. by learning the formal elements of art, students will be able to EFFECTIVELY assess their own work using the language of art. included here is a photo of some wonderful sculptures made before the holidays AS WELL AS THE CONSTRUCTION RUBRIC STUDENTS WILL USE TO ASSESS THEIR WORK.
december:
it's on! The tempera paints have been opened...
it's on! The tempera paints have been opened...
november:
inspired by a trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, students are close to completing Mexican Folk Art inspired pastel pieces. drawn on brown construction paper, these colorful images are rich, vibrant, and it has been very exciting to watch them come to life. messy? Yes, but worth it!
inspired by a trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, students are close to completing Mexican Folk Art inspired pastel pieces. drawn on brown construction paper, these colorful images are rich, vibrant, and it has been very exciting to watch them come to life. messy? Yes, but worth it!
october:
the stencil project did not DISAPPOINT. the hardest part for me was letting students take these pieces home. i held on to a few for for our school's permanent collection. when seen together, these pieces look beautiful. below is an example of a completed stencil project with color. our students are currently working on Mexican Folk art using oil pastels. these pieces utilize balance, free-hand drawing, and color combinations that leap off the page. as they near completion, i will post some photos online. i look forward to framing several of these and adding them to our permanent collection.
the stencil project did not DISAPPOINT. the hardest part for me was letting students take these pieces home. i held on to a few for for our school's permanent collection. when seen together, these pieces look beautiful. below is an example of a completed stencil project with color. our students are currently working on Mexican Folk art using oil pastels. these pieces utilize balance, free-hand drawing, and color combinations that leap off the page. as they near completion, i will post some photos online. i look forward to framing several of these and adding them to our permanent collection.
our middle schoolers have been experimenting with minimalist techniques to create rhythm and unity. this stencil project has turned out great! Expect to see works like this at home or displayed throughout the school...