Advanced Art

October 27th, 2025

Hello Class, We are going to work on the skeleton figure drawings this week. They will be due on Tuesday, November 4th. If you finish early, you can begin the Three Faces of Me project. This week's homework is to draw your own face with a sugar skull on half of it for Dia de los Muertos. It is due on Friday for ten points.

October 20th, 2025

Hello Class, We will finish up the wrapped animal drawings early this week. Then, we will begin our Skeleton Figure drawings. Before you begin, watch the videos on how to draw a person in proportion. Next, look at the examples and decide what you would like to draw for your rough sketch. You must draw a skeleton that has clothing and is located in an interesting environment. There is no homework this week, so enjoy!

October 14th, 2025

Hello Class, We will continue working on the wrapped animals this week. They are due on Monday, October 20th, for 100 points. This week's homework is to draw a mummy using one of the tutorials. The homework is due on Friday for ten points.

October 6th, 2025

Hello Class, We are going to finish our Yin Yang Zentangles this week. They are due on Friday. If you finish early, start the Wrapped Animal project. First, read about artist Jeremy Baker, who has created wrapped animals. After reading, answer the questions on the handout and turn in. This assignment is your homework for the week, and it is due on Friday for ten points.

September 29th, 2025

Hello Class, We will be working on the Tolerance Projects this week. They are due on Friday for 100 points. If you finish early, you may start the Yin Yang Zentangles that we will work on next week. Watch the slideshow first and then create your Zentangle out of Sharpie and watercolor paint. There is no homework this week, so enjoy!

September 22nd, 2025

Hello Class, We are going to work on our Tolerance Projects this week. Tolerance means being mindful and accepting of other people's differences. We can definitely use tolerance and acceptance in our world right now! Your Tolerance Project rough sketch is due on Wednesday, and the final draft will be due next week. There is no homework due to the Jewish Holidays this week, so enjoy!

September 15th, 2025

Hello Class, I hope you are enjoying creating your version of The Scream. The drawings are coming out fantastic! They are due this Friday for 100 points. When you are finished, start the Tolerance Project by doing the handout and drawing a rough sketch. Your rough sketch will be due sometime the following week. The homework this week is to complete the Teaching Tolerance reading and worksheet, which is due on Friday for ten points.

Tolerance reading.pdf

September 8th, 2025

Hello Class, We are going to finish up the Found Object drawings this week and start The Scream project. The Scream is a famous painting by artist Edvard Munch, and it is about how man and industry are exploiting the earth. We will then develop our own drawings in the same format. Think about something that you care deeply about. Your Found Object drawing is due this Tuesday, and The Scream will be due September 19th. Your homework is to watch the video about The Scream and answer the questions in Google Classroom. It is due on Friday for ten points.

September 2nd, 2025

Hello Class, I am so pleased with how this semester is going! You are working hard on your portfolios and participating well in class. We will finish the portfolios in class on Tuesday, and then we will begin our Found Object piece. You may bring an object from home or use one from the classroom. Your Found Object piece will be due next week. Your homework is to do the Art is the Answer drawing, which is due on Friday for ten points.

ART IS THE ANSWER.docx

August 20th, 2025

Welcome to Advanced Art! I am very excited to get to know you and to start this school year! Please make sure you have read through the Parent Letter and materials list with your parent and that you have filled out the Getting to Know You handout.

We will be doing some icebreakers and getting to know you activities during the first week of school. We will also review the Parent Letter, materials needed, and class expectations. The suggested materials for art can be found on the first page of this website. Some supplies are for you to gather from home, while others will be given to you in an art kit. You are expected to bring your art kit and materials to school each day or keep them in your class locker.

Recommended materials for class:

#2 pencils
Ruler
Vinyl eraser
Colored pencils
Highlighter
Glue stick
Class folder or notebook

Art parent letter 2024-25

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