2022-Q1-DS1

Students get to mix and match references of animals to create their own fantastical creature. They will focus on shape, detail, texture, and a bit of animal anatomy while emphasizing creativity.

Mix Media Pad | Pencil Set | Micron Pens

Students get to explore process and discover how materials work together, while trying to create a pleasing abstract design. Through masking and inter-working different materials, students will create a non-representational piece of art using design elements such as texture, color harmony, etc.

Mix Media Paper | Pencil Set | Micron Pens | Sharpies | Watercolor | Brushes | Oil Pastels | Masking Tape

Students get to harken back to artists like Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh to paint landscapes with acrylic, not only to describe nature, but to capture the romantic, emotional qualities. They will learn how to let brushstrokes layer and have colors optically blend, and create “pintamente,” the quality of layered paint.

Mix Media Paper or Canvas | Acrylic Set | Brushes