Students at work 2016-2017

Creating Ceramic Monsters/Figures out of clay - March 2017

Pen and Ink Trees with hidden images. April 2017

Paper Mache: Messy fun!!

Self portrait drawings by sixth grade Art I students. January 2017

Watercolor painting on Snowman Perspective artwork. January 2017

Mrs. Esparza's art classes are getting in the spirit by drawing a winter holiday themed still life and listening to seasonal music. Fun!! December 2016

Students are working on a project that connects their art with the community using Shrink Art film. November 2016

"Sugar Skulls" artwork to connect art and culture: Mexican cultural celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

Principles of Design: symmetrical and radial balance. October 2016

We begin every year with an overview of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. August/September 2016

Next, we apply those Elements and Principles into our mini-projects, sketchbook work/warm ups, and portfolio covers

Finally, students dive into our first major project: a Zentangle.

Specific grading criteria will be given to students for each project. However, as a general rule, I grade on technique/project requirements, creativity, crafstmanship, and reflection. On more detailed projects, I will take a "check point" grade, to ensure students manage time wisely and successfully finish by the project deadline.

"Zentangle" Artwork - Objectives/Focus: Lines, Value, and Variety - September 2016