Monthly Archives: December 2014

While many of you are familiar with this giant portrait project inspired by the work of Chuck Close, you may not understand the process that goes into actually completing one of these. First a photo is taken of a willing … Continue reading →

5th Graders have completed a lengthy, two part unit of observation drawings involving careful examination of basic shapes, then adding details including textures and a range of values. The first round of drawing was done in pencil, while the second group … Continue reading →

Is it December already?  As we head into the true dark of winter I thought a light, airy sunlit scene of boats would help keep our spirits up. to learn more about John Singer Sargent (one of my personal favorite … Continue reading →

Who hasn’t been in a museum and wished they could climb into a painting? Stretch their hand into the world inside the frame? Mr. Adams’ 8th grade students explored the idea of 3D space in 2D famous artwork. Each student … Continue reading →