Monthly Archives: December 2013

After many weeks and lots and lots (and lots) of squares, Mr. Adams’ 8th graders have pieced together a massive portrait of 7th Grade Teacher, Becky Holland, in the distinct style of artist Chuck Close.     Close gained great … Continue reading →

8th grade Artist Pets are on display in the hallways of FMS as well as here on the web.  Students based their work on famous pieces  from art history and had a lot of independent choice in this project; including which artist … Continue reading →

7th graders examined the work of Maine artist/illustraor Dahlov Ipcar.  After choosing an animal the students simplified the shapes then divided the piece in a kaleidoscope style to add abstraction.  Like Ipcar, whose work emphasizes shape, pattern and the use … Continue reading →