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FOLLOW: 3 Sources of REALLY GOOD NEWS Every Day!
FOLLOW: 3 Sources of REALLY GOOD NEWS Every Day!
Sometimes the internet sucks. And sometimes it can be such a great source of joy. But it's sort of RARE, so when you DO find it somewhere, take note and keep coming back to it. Every morning, I look at these 3 "news outlets" for the best UPLIFTING news out there. They do NOT disappoint. They will make you melt and restore your faith in humanity and in the media. Think about making it a habit to read as much GOOD news every day, as you do, heavy-news.
Can you make ONE of these news stories into a short COMIC?
Can you make ONE of these news stories into a short COMIC?
I don't think you have access to Instagram on your Chromebooks, but give them a follow on your phones.
-Ms. W
Inspired by Boredom and Famous Works of Art...
Inspired by Boredom and Famous Works of Art...
people have been using THREE objects in their home to help REENACT a piece of art, just for fun. Low pressure. High reward of satisfaction. Love Frida Kahlo? Matisse? Try your best to recreate one of their masterpieces.
DM @Ms.Wallach_Art_APR with your submissions.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE ARTWORKS???
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE ARTWORKS???
BABY PICTURE CHALLENGE: Reenact Baby Pictures (And Take it Very Seriously)
BABY PICTURE CHALLENGE: Reenact Baby Pictures (And Take it Very Seriously)
The other day, prompted by other APR faculty, I dug around for an old picture of me, and did my best to recreate it as authentically as I could. (They did it too, I swear).
Several things happened:
1) I took it very seriously.
2) The photographer and I [bickered cause we] kept noticing different details at different times- NOT ideal.
3) I realized how different my head was from how it used to be: a very long oval vs. a short round situation.
We all have some time on our hands. If this is your thing, take some time to find and look through old family pictures (maybe even taking photos on you phone of them, so you can more easily access them in the future). Then do a reenactment-- and SEND them to me. Challenge ACCEPTED??!
Girls Who Code is making CS educational activities available for download FREE!
Girls Who Code is making CS educational activities available for download FREE!
They will release activities weekly, over the course of the next few months. Each activity will include a feature of a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.
While Mr. Bryant is probably the go-to coding master in the school, I'm sure we have a few moles hiding among us.... I WONDER HOW THEY LEARNED? Did they fiddle around on their own? Take a course in college?
I know that it's a skill that I still really want to learn. Why?
Well, I am pretty confident about building websites already, but only using TEMPLATES (even if it's mostly from scratch). Learning how to CODE would allow me to customize, personalize, and BUILD COOL FEATURES from the BACK END. Without that, I'm still pretty limited, and contemplate calling an old ex-boyfriend/master coder, every time I'm stumped on a building-element. (I never do). Anyway, that's my 'WHY.'
If you're interested in just poking around at coding in really fun introductory ways, this site is for you- and not JUST girls. Though this organization focuses on engaging girls in STEM.
-Ms. Wallach
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Your face as CANVAS!
Your face as CANVAS!
Click through this image gallery to see some ideas for using MAKEUP as your MEDIUM.
Color theory, proportion, emphasis!! It all comes into play when applying subtle OR THEATRICAL and CREATIVE lewks.
Think about using eye-liners for more than just to outline your eyes, use them for the line-work. Think about using lipsticks or lipgloss to parts of the eyelid at the end to add dimension. Make STENCILS! Think about going BEYOND the eye... extending it up to your forehead or jaw too. Use natural things or materials you find around the house (tin foil, cut paper, cotton ball fibers) to add sculptural elements for a photoshoot. (SAFETY PRECAUTION: Careful that what you use can be removed and is safe for your face and near eyes: glitter, lash adhesive, etc.)
Send pics to rwallach@pacrim.org
Send pics to rwallach@pacrim.org
Sometimes we'll post resources / lists of ideas for you to look through (choice is good!).
Sometimes we'll post resources / lists of ideas for you to look through (choice is good!).
Other times, we will lend our expertise which about which ones feel most valuable/doable.
Other times, we will lend our expertise which about which ones feel most valuable/doable.
This time, it's a list. :)
DRAWING! It really IS the easiest thing to do with very few special materials.
DRAWING! It really IS the easiest thing to do with very few special materials.
It's also understandable if people don't feel confident or excited about the idea of drawing. We'll also be posting about OTHER ways to feel creative and calm over the next few days.
It's also understandable if people don't feel confident or excited about the idea of drawing. We'll also be posting about OTHER ways to feel creative and calm over the next few days.
Click THROUGH the 3 pages ABOVE if you are looking for inspiration!
If you don't feel like ONLY drawing... you could look through magazines for some elements and CUT THEM OUT!
Combine them with your hand-drawn elements!
You've just made a "mixed-media collage!"
-Ms. W
WHY DRAW EVERY DAY??
WHY DRAW EVERY DAY??
Alphonso Dunn is a super skillful artist who just has a really great mindset about low pressure drawing... also check out his channel.
-Ms. W
If you find yourself at home with lots of different media (watercolors, colored pencils, fountain pens, etc.), this is some quick inspiration in one video... so many sketchbook ideas.
-Ms. W
Here's a strange piece of advice--- DRAW THE SAME THING EVERY DAY!!! WHAT???! That sounds so boring. Welllllllllll... there might be something here....
-Ms. W
Ever think about why creativity is AWESOME? Watch.
-Ms. S
Ms. Serrano suggests some easy and RELAXING art projects to get you started.
Ms. Serrano suggests some easy and RELAXING art projects to get you started.
Even if you don't have ALL of the materials, think about what you DO have that you can use.
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