"Art Enables us to FIND ourselves, and LOSE ourselves at the Same Time."
Thomas Merton
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WELCOME to my lovely Artists!
I hope that you are safe at home and taking some time to connect with Nature, your Family, Pets and perhaps do some Creative Activities to help you pass the time. I miss seeing your smiling faces and hope you can share some of your creativity with me.
On this page I will post some art activities that you can try at home with limited supplies.
See my Art supply pic below. If you have a pen and paper and that's it-that is OK too!
Feel free to email me anything that you have completed
and I will post the work in a Gallery on this page.
My email is: mfroehler@sd61.bc.ca. I would LOVE to hear from you!
At Home Art Supply List:
At Home Art Supply List:
Copy Paper, Bristol Paper, Washable Markers, Dry Paint Pan, Pencil Crayons
3 sizes of round paintbrushes, Wax Crayons,
2 tips of Black Sharpies, pencils, eraser
Optional:
Sketchbook, Cold Press Watercolour paper,Tube Watercolours & Palette
Earth Day Mandala
Earth Day Mandala
Go outside into your back/front yard
(OR create one inside using household objects if going outside isn’t an option)Collect natural objects (rocks, pebbles, twigs, leaves, flowers, seeds,etc)
Arrange your collection of objects in a radial design (circular) you can do smaller and bigger rings or try a spiral approach
Take a selfie with your Nature Mandala or have a family member take a picture of you sitting next to your design
Then take a picture of only your Nature Mandala project.
Send a pic through to Mrs.F's email.
Extension: Make a Marker Drawing or Painting of your Mandala
SKETCHBOOK SLAM!
Here's a Picture of a starter list of things to draw in a Sketchbook.
My first suggestion is to pick something you see Every Day that is in front of you.
I draw my coffee cup pretty much every day
after I have had my coffee.
Even a minute drawing is fine!
Here is a quick 10 min. ballpoint pen drawing of my cat I drew while in a Rockheights staff Zoom meeting=)
Here is one of many Drawing Daily videos that you can do following this Artist/Author Jarrett J. Krosoczka. He has a cartooning style so you might enjoy his follow along drawing videos. Find him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk
May 4th Assignment/Project:
May 4th Assignment/Project:
These pet portraits use a simple printmaking technique to produce simple but realistic black and white print of your pet, or an animal you choose!
Materials Needed:
Page Protector
White Paper
B/W Headshot (Portrait) Photo Printout of your Pet or Favourite Animal
Wet Paper Towel
Bright Colourful Washable Markers
CHOOSING A PHOTO OF YOUR PET FOR YOUR PET PORTRAIT…
For these pet portraits you’ll want to start with a photo of your pet that has clear and easy to see details.
It makes no difference if the photo is color or black and white. So if you’re printing out a photo on your home printer feel free to print in black and white to save a few pennies. The size of the photo will be the size of your finished print so be aware of that as you’re choosing/ printing your inspiration photo. (If you don’t have a great photo to use take a few minutes and have a mini photo shoot with your pet.)
BEGINNING YOUR PET PORTRAIT…
Slide your pet photo into the plastic page protector. If your photo is smaller than the page protector it may be a good idea to add a bit of tape to keep it in place.
Trace the contours (outside lines) in the pet photo using a black washable marker. Look for edges to follow and anywhere the value (lightness/darkness) changes.
Try to work from the centre of the photograph out. Otherwise it will smear easily.
TRANSFERRING THE PRINT….
5. To create the actual print you’ll want your completed drawing on the page protector, a white piece of copy weight paper, and a damp paper towel. Wipe the damp towel across the white paper and press onto the animal drawing. Use the pads of fingers to smooth down the paper and make sure it makes contact with the drawing.
6.Peel off and set aside to dry.
NOTE: Printmaking is not a perfect process. These prints will have areas that are more fuzzy or imperfect or not showing. That’s what makes them interesting. Try to make more than one print, whether of the same pet photo or trying different photos.
7. Different amounts of moisture on the paper produce different effects. Try drawing thicker or thinner lines for variety.
ADDING COLOUR TO YOUR PET PORTRAIT…
8. After your prints are dry, add some colour any way you choose. You can use washable markers for a super bright, Pop Art- like effect. It can be fun to combine the same image over and over with each image in a different colour scheme.
If you prefer a more natural colour scheme substitute in coloured pencils or crayons for the markers.
Try to make your Pet Portrait in the
STYLE OF POP ART. Check out the video above for some Art History.
Here's a place to get free Bob Ross videos if you want to try some!
Toy Photography!
Toy Photography!
Toy Photography!!
Try this Rockheights!
Place your toy(s) in an interesting location
& have them in action (doing something)!
Artist Mitchel Wu is famous for his toy photography using Disney & Pixar characters. Check out his examples at this website https://www.mitchelwutoyphotography.com/gallery
I collected examples below. This should be more than just a quick pic but setting up a “story” with objects.
While Researching, I found this awesome news clip of a young teen boy who uses his knowledge of miniature cars to create awesome images!
What Is Recycled Art?
What Is Recycled Art?
We all have trash. Think of everything you do during the day that generates empty boxes, bottles, plastic wrap and other things you throw away. But did you know you can use such stuff to make art?
Recycled art is creative work that's made from discarded materials that once had another purpose. This includes anything from old plastic toys and vehicle tires to scraps of cloth and building supplies. Artists who make recycled art take those materials and make them into something new. You might sometimes see it called 'junk art,' but that term is a bit limiting. Something that is being recycled isn't necessarily junk.
At its heart, recycled art is about repurposing and reusing materials. There's no limit to what kinds of materials can be used. Recycled art can be large or small. It can be two dimensional or three dimensional.
The Bicycle in the Side Picture is made from Recycled Pop Cans and sheet metal. Pretty Cool.
Recycled Abstract Sculpture Art
Recycled Abstract Sculpture Art
Try this project & Email me your finished product.
Materials Needed: Cardboard, Scissors, Sharpies, Markers or Paint
Recycled Cardboard Portraits
Recycled Cardboard Portraits
Same as the Abstract Sculpture but you also need Glue.
Is is Trash or Art?
Is is Trash or Art?
Take a look at this video for some inspiration.
Boredom Busters
Boredom Busters
These are some fun things to do when you are stuck with nothing to do. Take some old art, finish an old project and more!
5 Min Easy Crafts
5 Min Easy Crafts
Simple crafts to do at home. If you don't have the exact materials, don't worry just substitute what you do have. Adapt and improvise.
Relaxation Doodles
Relaxation Doodles
Fun and easy Zen Doodles. These have no right/wrong. If you don't have sharpies, just use ANYTHING that you do have. Good luck and send me your pics.
CD Weaving
CD Weaving
Fun project to do outside in a chair in the sun!
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