Projects Blog

Here are some examples of currents students’ work.  Moosewood Art Studio has some exciting projects that are educational and fun to create.  Check back often.  many new projects added as we work throughout the semester.

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The drawing one class is working on a self-portrait where they are learning how to scale up from their photo.  They are taking a 6X8 and drawing a finished drawing 12X16.  This is finished in graphite pencils using a full range of values.

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This week my Art Foundations class learned about shape. Geometric and organic shapes were explored and each students got a great understanding of the differences between the two.  The Robot Shape project was introduced with geometric shapes being the focus.  Cut-out shapes were glued together to create their very own robot.  The kids had a great time learning and creating these.

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In the painting 2 class, Olivia was able to learn the technique of glazing in oil.  She first drew her bottles in pencil and layered in black and white paint to start.  Once dry, she used thin layers of oil created by using liquin.  This is a quick way to paint without the need to try and get the values right with the colors.  She still had to add thin layers of colors over some of the areas to create a warmer or cooler color where needed.  She did an amazing job creating her first glazed painting.

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Today in Advanced Drawing, my students learned about foreshortening and created a self-portrait where they got to choose their hand or foot as the subject matter.   Black and white charcoal was used as the medium with the subject colored with Chalk pastels to add emphasis.   These projects were done with such skill.  I am so proud of these students and how well they did.

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What a great end to a fun filled semester in my Visual Art Survey class.  Everyone was able to complete their acrylic painting where they learned about contrast and creating a focal point.  Acrylic techniques were taught a long with drawing skills.   This class was a joy to teach!  Pictured Left to right:  Leah Welch, Aubrey Hill, Haile Grimmett and Caitlyn Grimmet.

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