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Hey Artists! Let's get into Art Distance Learning!
Hey Artists! Let's get into Art Distance Learning!
Remember that YOU are CREATIVE! You can make something AMAZING with limited supplies when you change your thinking about everyday objects. We've got this!
First, Watch This! (5:29)
First, Watch This! (5:29)
Next, Do This!
Next, Do This!
Brainstorm and collect any unconventional art supplies that you can find (bottles, cans, pinecones, toilet paper tubes, old magazines, cardboard, coffee, etc.)
With permission from your grown-up, play around with your new supplies and see what you can do!
Challenge #1: Elements of Art: Color!
Challenge #1: Elements of Art: Color!
Learn about color and use objects from around your house to make your own color wheel!
First, Watch This! (2:23)
First, Watch This! (2:23)
The information in this video should be review, but I wanted to share this fantastic robot/unicorn duo with y'all to refresh your memory of primary and secondary colors. Enjoy!
Then, Do This!
Then, Do This!
Create your own "found object color wheel" with objects from around your home.
Optional - Upload a photo of your color wheel to the link below.
*Make sure to put your items away (where they go!) after taking your photo
My Example:
My Example:
Here's my "Found Objects Color Wheel"
Challenge #2: Painting with Coffee/Tea/Kool-Aid!
Challenge #2: Painting with Coffee/Tea/Kool-Aid!
This week, we will learn about Atmospheric Perspective and paint with coffee, tea, kool-aid, or other ingredients that can be found in your kitchen (with the permission of your grown-up). Is there another ingredient that you could use?
**You DO NOT need a lot of any of these ingredients - just a spoonful mixed with hot water!
First, watch this to learn about atmospheric perspective (1:23)
Atmospheric Perspective:
-Forms in the distance are less clear-Forms in the distance are paler and bluerNext, give it a try!
Next, give it a try!
With permission from your grown-up, make "paint" with coffee, tea, or another ingredient
Use q-tips, tightly rolled paper towel, or brushes if you have them
Experiment with how to show "atmospheric perspective" with the coffee
* Like watercolor, you will need to wait for your "paint" to dry between layers if you don't want them to mix
Play around with how the food paint works as an art medium
Challenge #3: Representing a Third Dimension (Depth) With Radiating Ripples
Challenge #3: Representing a Third Dimension (Depth) With Radiating Ripples
This week, we will learn about The Element of Art: Space. We will try to create the illusion of the third dimension (depth) to our drawings, where we usually have 2 dimensions (height and width).
Then, you will create a work of "Op Art", or "Optical Art", which is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions.
First, Watch This! (1:48)
First, Watch This! (1:48)
While this video is short, there is a lot of new information. It might help to watch it twice if something is not clear.
We will be focusing on creating the illusion of 3D space on a 2D surface.
Then, Watch This! (3:00)
Then, Watch This! (3:00)
This tutorial will teach you how to make your own Op Art drawing!
*Your drawing can be in color or black and white!
Next, give it a try!
Next, give it a try!
Materials:
a piece of paper
straight edge (ruler, magazine, book) to make straight lines
Pencil
Optional: marker, crayons, colored pencils
*I used crayons in my work. I layered "Complementary Colors" (opposites on the color wheel) to decrease the intensity of the main color near the edges to help create the illusion of depth. (see below)
*Try to color in the same direction as the curves to help the illusion.
Crayon Example
Crayon Example
Pencil Example
Pencil Example
After watching the above video, I drew my lines in pencil and traced them with marker.
*You must have an EVEN number of triangular sections
*You must have an EVEN number of triangular sections
Since I knew I wanted to use yellow and blue, I shaded the edges with their "Complementary Colors"(opposites on the color wheel) to dull the color and help to create the illusion of depth.
I began carefully shading on top of the "Complementary colors" in the direction of the curves.
For the yellow sections, I used:-purple (complement), dandelion, yellow
For the blue sections, I used: -orange (complement), blue, blue-green
For the yellow sections, I used:-purple (complement), dandelion, yellow
For the blue sections, I used: -orange (complement), blue, blue-green
Here is my final result!
*This work was 8.5"x8.5", but it can be whatever size you want!
*This work was 8.5"x8.5", but it can be whatever size you want!
Here is a different drawing that I did with just a pencil!
Instead of focusing on colors, I used VALUE (lights and darks) to create the illusion of depth.
*I made this one smaller - about 4"x4"
Instead of focusing on colors, I used VALUE (lights and darks) to create the illusion of depth.
*I made this one smaller - about 4"x4"
Challenge #4: Design Challenge: 2020/2021 Yearbook Cover!
Challenge #4: Design Challenge: 2020/2021 Yearbook Cover!
Yearbooks are on sale until THIS THURSDAY (talk to your grown-up about ordering a yearbook from the link in the last newsletter)!
In the spirit of the yearbook, this week we'll be creating strong yearbook cover drafts for the 2020-2021 yearbook contest!
Do you want to win a free yearbook?
Do you want to win a free yearbook?
The artist of the chosen yearbook cover wins a FREE yearbook!
Yearbooks record special memories from your time in school!
What MUST the cover include?
What MUST the cover include?
"CHMS Memories" OR "Camels Hump Middle School Memories"
"2020-2021"
School themes (students, nature, books, etc.)
Got any helpful tips?
Got any helpful tips?
Clear visuals (not too busy)
Clear and thoughtful fonts (lettering) to support your theme
Relatable for all students (not just including your own interests)
High level of craftsmanship (neat and complete)
Check out the collection of CHMS Memory Book covers since 1995!
Did you know that our mascot used to be "The Crusaders"?
Did you know that our mascot used to be "The Crusaders"?
Don't forget to ask your grown-up about ordering before Thursday, April 30 (link in the last newsletter)
Could YOURS be next??
Could YOURS be next??
Since 1995, students have been designing the CHMS Memory Book cover.
MAKE YOUR MARK ON CHMS HISTORY!
MAKE YOUR MARK ON CHMS HISTORY!
Challenge #5: Forced Perspective
Challenge #5: Forced Perspective
This challenge involves a technique called "Forced Perspective" to create optical illusions in film and photography.
First, watch this
First, watch this
Eggcellent Video (0:30)
Eggcellent Video (0:30)
How was forced perspective in this video?
This is a great super quick intro to Forced Perspective (1:14)
This is a great super quick intro to Forced Perspective (1:14)
Finally, check out how this other art teacher gives great examples of how to use Forced Perspective! (2:21)
Finally, check out how this other art teacher gives great examples of how to use Forced Perspective! (2:21)
Challenge:
Challenge:
Use Forced perspective techniques to make something
BIGGER
smallerBIGGER
CLOSER
F A R T H E R
F A R T H E R
Can you shrink your dog?
Can you shrink your dog?
Can you hold a sibling in the palm of your hand?
Can you hold a sibling in the palm of your hand?
Can you make a toy dinosaur look enormous?
Can you make a toy dinosaur look enormous?
The possibilities are endless!
The possibilities are endless!
Behind the scenes of Elf
Even Bruno Mars uses forced perspective! He is typically filmed from below and has backup dancers in a "v" formation behind him to make him appear taller. (Though there is nothing wrong with being 5'5"!)
Great work, Colin!
Challenge #6: Let's Share a Smile!
Challenge #6: Let's Share a Smile!
This week, we will focus on spreading cheer and positive energy!
First, Watch This! (2:14)
First, Watch This! (2:14)
Here is a nice reminder that kindness is contagious!
Next, Watch This! (1:23)
Next, Watch This! (1:23)
Can you figure out the message of this new work?
Your challenge?
Your challenge?
Make some art to make someone smile!
What do I draw on?
What do I draw on?
scrap of paper, cardboard, cereal box, sidewalk with chalk, whiteboard, etc.
What do I draw?
What do I draw?
Whatever you want!
A monster eating a sandwich
A llama riding a skateboard
A smiling hamster with a bowtie
A robot on the back of a sea turtle
Should there be words, too?
Should there be words, too?
If you want words, add words!
Why?
Why?
It's fun!
It's always fun to put a smile on someone's face! And as we've seen, kindness is contagious!
What do I do with my art?
What do I do with my art?
Hide your silly works of art around your home for a scavenger hunt for a sibling or a grown-up! Or, hide them for yourself to find later!
Put them on your mailbox for your mail carrier to see!
Sidewalk chalk a positive message!
Send your small works of art in the mail to a friend or relative (who doesn't love getting mail?!)
Hang a work of art facing out in your window for your neighbors to enjoy!
Does it need to be perfect?
Does it need to be perfect?
Nope!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Challenge #7: Hand Lettering
Challenge #7: Hand Lettering
I have always admired hand lettering, but haven't mastered it yet.
First, Watch This! (5:22)
First, Watch This! (5:22)
Here is a video that I found to get started (5:22)
Your challenge?
Your challenge?
Practice hand lettering
Try an upper and lowercase alphabet with consistent and neat lettering
What's the best way to improve lettering?
What's the best way to improve lettering?
Practice, practice, practice!
Try using graph paper to make letters consistent and neat
Take your time!
Pay attention to the slant, size, and middle section of the letters
Why?
Why?
Building muscle memory with the shapes of letters
Consistency
Does it need to be perfect?
Does it need to be perfect?
Nope!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Challenge #8: Cloth Face Masks
Challenge #8: Cloth Face Masks
Since they're the new norm, let's make them cool!
Disney created a line of reusable cloth face masks
Your challenges?
Your challenges?
Try making your own "no-sew" face mask
Try sewing a face mask if you have a sewing machine *ask your grown-up for help
Sketch/design a face mask that you'd want to wear (on paper, not on fabric)
Important info to know if you're going to make a cloth mask:
Important info to know if you're going to make a cloth mask:
According to the CDC, make sure your cloth face covering:
According to the CDC, make sure your cloth face covering:
fits snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
completely covers the nose and mouth
is secured with ties or ear loops
includes multiple layers of fabric
allows for breathing without restriction
can be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Why wear a face mask?
Why wear a face mask?
Wearing a simple cloth face covering may help to prevent the spread of COVID-19, keeping you and your community safe and healthy
Make a design/pattern
Make a design/pattern
Masks can make it more challenging to read the facial expressions of others. It can be difficult to pick up on non-verbal cues from people who are wearing a face covering.
How would you decorate a face mask that you'd like to wear?
Would you include:
facial features?
patterns?
colors?
something specific to represent yourself?
"No-sew" template from the CDC
"No-sew" template from the CDC
Challenge #9: Blindfold Drawing Challenge
Challenge #9: Blindfold Drawing Challenge
Check out the videos of some Author/Illustrators drawing their characters while wearing a blindfold (Thanks, Mr. Madden for sending this along!)
First, Watch This!
First, Watch This!
New Kid Author/Illustrator Jerry Craft draws his characters blindfolded
OR Watch This!
OR Watch This!
Warriors comic series illustrator James L. Barry
Your Challenge?
Your Challenge?
Try drawing your favorite character or image without looking!
Think about the shapes and lines of your character/drawing as you're drawing
Grab a partner and have a contest! Can you figure out what the other person is drawing?
I found it easiest to not pick up my marker so I didn't lose my spot on the paper
Have fun!
Here's my drawing of Pebble!
Can't you see the resemblance?! 😂
Challenge #10: Self Reflection
Challenge #10: Self Reflection
Take some time to untangle big feelings, thoughts, and ideas with this art journaling prompt
This week, we're going to take some time to identify and untangle some of the BIG thoughts and feelings that have been taking up space in our minds.
Organizing our thoughts can help lead us to a place where we can ask important questions and get the support that we need (either from ourselves or from others)
Step 1
Step 1
Identify your BIG thoughts and feelings
Step 2
Step 2
Recognize what's taking up the most mental space
Step 3
Step 3
Put your BIG thoughts and feelings on a pie chart
Step 3a
Step 3a
Decorate your slices :)
Step 4
Step 4
Break down the smaller parts of your BIG feelings or thoughts with questions and ideas
Step 5
Step 5
Think about what you could do to address those BIG feelings.
This is a good time to remember what is in our control and what is not.
Step 6
Step 6
Choose a "star" that you made and take action!
It is okay to start small!
Be proud of yourself for taking the time to untangle some of your big thoughts.
Remember that you're not alone in this
Ask someone you trust for support if something feels too big to break down by yourself
*Do whatever else feels right to reflect - doodle, write, draw symbols. This process can look different for everyone!
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