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Lex Dismuke
12th Grade
Art 3
The Creature
The project entailed recreating a famous 2d artwork/ painting with texture. To create this texture we all used cardboard cut with exacto knives and attached it with glue. Different techniques were used to cut said cardboard too. I sliced it to create the illusion of different shades. I layered the cardboard to create different forms and distinguish the background, middle grounds, and foreground. I took off layers of the cardboard and/or crinkled it to make a shading effect and show the spread of different textures/objects throughout. I also spiraled the same thin layers to show thinner objects like chords.
Photograph of Lex Dismuke's Piece
Past Weekly Artists
Past Weekly Artists
Adrian Sanchez
Class: Art 4
Art 4’s first project was based on value. As higher level art students, they are not given themes or specific guidelines to follow for their artwork. This makes their creations that more personal, Adrian Sanchez is a talented artist taking Art 4 this semester. His piece is created with charcoal and has a deep meaning behind it.
Sanchez said, “I wanted to make a piece that represented how physical affection makes people human.”
We asked, “What was the process”
“It started off with a sketch and used charcoal powder to darken the background. I didn't use any charcoal on the hands to make them a focal point.”
“How do you feel it turned out”
“I feel like it turned out decent, I wish the hands were just plain white as some charcoal got on them by accident.”
Charles Herris
Class: Art 3
Art 1’s first project was on recreating half a portrait to practice realism and proportions. Charles Herris chose to create the other half of Burger King’s now retired mascot “The King”. Here's some insight on the artwork.
We asked, “What was your intention?”
Herris answered,“I thought it would be funny to draw the burger king guy, the photo had good highlights. I also thought it would be difficult and it was a challenge to create.”
“What was the process?”
“I started by defining the features first and I didnt really outline the head. I started with the eye and worked my way out which helped me keep everything in proportion.”
“How do you feel it turned out?”
“I think it turned out wonderful, I got a 100! However the proportions were a little off in some spots like with the nose and eyes”
Aliana Dugas
Grade: 11th
Class: Ceramics 1
Art: Pinch Pot Turtle
Artist Statement:
"I made a pinch pot turtle for my ceramics 1 class, I think turtles are cute so I decided to make one and also as instructed to make one. I made my turtle cute because I find them adorable and I've fed and saved wild ones before and they are really sweet."
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Fountain Inn Art News
Getting INNvolved in the Community
(National Art Honor Society)
By Katelyn Burton
Fountain Inn High School is officially joining with the National Art Honor Society! Students have an opportunity to collaborate with a nation wide organization which focuses on community services through art.
The National Art Honor society will participate in many events which will involve helping the community through art. They may do fundraisers where they raise money with arts or crafts, community service such as painting for the community or teaching younger kids, school events, and field trips. They will have meetings on the first Thursday of each month, where they will discuss their plans for service projects. Members are expected to attend each meeting and participate in services.
Aside from just helping the community, there are other reasons you may want to join the National Art Honors Society. Since it is a nationwide recognized organization, it looks wonderful on resumes, and could get you scholarships. Taking part in the events will help to expand your skills in art and leadership. This would also be a great way to earn recognition for your art. Members have an opportunity to grow as an artist and a community member.
The National Art Honor Society had its first meeting on Sep. 19 at 3:50 P.M. This meeting gave anyone who's qualified a chance to sign up. If you didn't sign up then, you have until Sep. 25 to sign up.
There are some prerequisites to joining the National Art Honor Society. You have to have taken and passed an art class here at Fountain Inn. You also should have care and passion for the arts and your community. If you're interested in joining, you should email one of the teachers involved to let them know. Joining will cost $5, and you will be able to pay the fee on MySchoolBucks.
Not ready? No worries. Next semester there will be another meeting, which will give everybody another chance to join. If you're interested but have yet to complete your first art class, you will have more chances to get involved later.
The club will consist of sponsors, officers, and members.
Ms. Gravitt and Ms. Birch, Fountain Inn High's two art teachers, are the sponsors of the club. They will support and advise the members, as well as approve of whatever the members are doing and see that it gets done.
Members of the National Art Honor Society are to participate in whatever events and community service the club is doing, as well as attend the monthly meetings.
Some students will be chosen as Officers. Officers have the same responsibilities as normal members, but they still have jobs of their own. They will be the ones actually planning and sharing their ideas for events, fundraisers, and acts of service for the community. They will also take care of record keeping, some finances, and collaborating to help other classes promote the club.
National Art Honors Society is a great opportunity for artists to be recognized for their work and to help out the community. If you meet the requirements and you're interested, be sure to reach out to one of the club's sponsors, Ms. Gravitt or Ms. Birch.
Past Art News
Past Art News
Upcoming Interest Meeting
By Katelyn Burton
Fountain Inn high school is starting up its own National Art society! The National Art Society, similarly to National Honor Society, will be about service hours for the community and recognizing the artistic abilities of the students who join it.
There will be an interest meeting for any students who plan on possibly joining. It is scheduled to start sometime around 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 18th, and will take place in the ceramics room, room 1406.
Not only will the National Artist Society be a way of gaining recognition and helping the community, but it also looks great on resumes or college applications. Any and all artists who are interested in joining the National Artist Society should show up to the interest meeting after school on Sept. 18th for more information.
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