Kluender- Computer Art 78

As always, we have a LOT going on in the Studio in Computer Art! 

Students are finishing up their micrography projects that are due next block. Some students are even working on an extra credit scratch art follow up to the micrography. 

Some students are working on their Posterized Paintings. We learnbed about acrylic paint and how to mix tints and shades of a color to create a MONOCHROMATIC color scheme.

Next week, we will be introducing a new project to the mix! Stay tuned....

Kluender- Art 8- A2

Eek! I am BEYOND excited to see these linoleum reduction prints coming together. We still have a long way to go....but....so far, so good!

All of that hard work carving is paying off. We carved out all of the light (white) areas and this printing reflects the mid tone (grey) of our image. 

I like the experimentation with the ink color versus the color (or pattern) of the paper...Today, we printed WARM colors and next block we will print COOL colors. 

After printing the mid tones, we will continue to carve, leaving only the dark (black) areas and will do our final printing.

Bradley: A2 Metallic Masks

Kluender- Art 8 (B4)

Art 8 is carving, carving, carving out all of the white areas in their linoleum block. Their test prints will be due next week before we leave for Thanksgiving Break!

Art Guild

Art Guild students are making the windows to our courtyard beautiful by painting fall scenes on them. Stop by and see them on your next visit to the main office!

Kluender- Art 8

Art 8 students have been working on their linoleum reduction prints. Right now, we are finishing up carving out the WHITE areas of our selfie images. 

Once students think they are done carving, they are printing a TEST PRINT. This will help them see if the areas they have carved out is crisp and clear and if they have carved out deep enough. 

Once happy with the test print, this will be turned in for a progress grade so I can evaluate how they're doing so far.

Kluender- A3- Art 7/8

Art 7/8 A3 block is making awesome progress on their can drawings! Great job, guys! Way to mix and blend those Prismas :)

Kluender- Art 7/8 B2

Art 7/8 B2 block took a break from their self-portraits to begin glazing their ceramic pieces. 

I fired the kiln to about 1800 degrees to chemically change the clay to a ceramic piece. This stage of clay is called BISQUEWARE. Then, we were ready to add color! 

First, we added a black underglaze wash to the piece and used a sponge to remove the excess glaze from the surface, leaving the black in the cracks. This really brought out all of our texture and accentuated those lines.

Next block, we will begin to layer colored underglazes on top. We will finish it off with a coat of clear glaze to make it shine.

Don't worry if you have a broken piece....some pieces can be fused back on with glaze....and others can be glued on after the firing is complete.

Some students included hangers, while others opted to use plate hangers to display their pieces.

Kluender- Art 7/8- A3

A3 block has begun drawing a crushed can. We discussed tips on getting the contour shapes, lettering, and images in proportion. 

Then, we discussed pros and cons of using Prismacolor colored pencils. We practiced using them to create a value scale of hue, tints, and shades. 

We talked about highlights and shadows and how to use your eyes to OBSERVE each crinkle and fold as an individual shape that needed attention when shading. 

Students are using Prismas to add color to their drawings.