Middle School Art

We have wrapped up a section of Middle School Exploratory already! The time has flown by. I have so enjoyed having your sons and daughters in my art class. What a great group!

During our class time together students explored drawing, painting, mixed media and wire sculpture. Mini lessons in drawing and painting in a variety of media were explored including: pencil, colored pencil, oil pastel, tempera and watercolor paint. The big idea of "developing their artist voice" were explored as the students brainstormed what inspires them, researched reference images and created a drawing, painting or mixed media piece of art inspired by this topic that was personally meaning to them. Their wire sculpture was inspired by the big idea of "a figure in motion". They chose a person or animal in action and "drew" with wire. Students chose to focus on the undulating outline of their subject or added volume with additional wire.

Students were also introduced to the concept of installation art and participated in a collaborative origami installation project that will be on exhibit in the spring and incorporate origami fish made by students in each of the four sections of Middle School Exploratory Art Classes.

Please take time to explore this site that is divided into galleries based on medium. These are accessible by the menu bar at the top of the screen. Each student reflected on their work and wrote a short artist statement to share their process, learning and meaning behind their work. Enjoy these galleries as we celebrate the creative accomplishments of this class!

Blessings,

Mrs. Keeney
Art Teacher