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Hi, students!
This page is to help keep your creative juices flowing while we are out of school. There is a section of YouTube videos on various topics for you to watch and learn about different aspects of art. For my readers, I have various articles for you to enjoy as well - I strongly suggest reading about Anish Kapoor and Stuart Semple because they have the most interesting art feud going on! There is also a section of presentations on various artists and techniques. Lastly, there are project ideas for you to try if you are struggling to think of anything on your own.
If you are currently in my art class, I'm accepting your artwork (drawings/paintings/sculptures/etc.), videos (if you know how to make creative videos - go for it! I'd love to see them!), and/or papers on different art or artists as extra credit. Each project you submit by emailing to me (thompsondar@charelston.k12.il.us) can receive up to 10 extra credit points depending on how much effort you out into the project. You may receive a maximum of 50 extra credit points (if the break extends further, I may change the amount). Also, check out the Ashmore page. I think you'll enjoy some of the things they do too (especially the shaving cream art, coffee filter art, and bubble art)!
Remember, reach out to me with any questions or ideas you have! Even if you just want to say, "Hi," and give me an update on how your "Coronacatoin" (Coronavirus vacation) is going.
-Miss Thompson
Virtual Museums!
Virtual Museums!
Ms. Siegel (the high school art teacher) was kind enough to share these links to virtual museums with us!
Be advised that I have not previewed these exhibitions, and you may find some artwork that might be provocative or offensive.
Viewer and Parental Discretion Advised
This is by NO means an exhaustive list. Many museums dedicated to specific cultures also will feature arts from that culture.
10 Virtual Tours of Art Museums Around the World https://www.bookshark.com/blog/virtual-art-museums/
Google Arts and Culture (not a museum, per se, but a great resource) https://artsandculture.google.com/
YouTube Videos
YouTube Videos
Here are some videos that discuss different aspects of art. Some might seems a little boring and not your cup of tea. If that is the case, try watching a different one! There's a variety of videos to appeal to all of you!
Art is important for everyone for different reasons. Here are some of those reasons.
You know how you all that don't care for art ALWAYS ask "Why do we have to take this class? Why does art even matter; I'm not going to be an artist?"
Well. Here's your answer.
This is a video about the ONLY museum in the world that celebrates BAD art! It's full of "bad" paintings that wouldn't make it into a "real" artist.
"Bad art is still art...something went wrong and made it interesting."
Here's an explanation as to why different eras used art and why we use it today.
We've talked about Pop Art, so here's a super interesting video all about the King of Pop Art!
Here's an old boomer complaining about art - how do you feel about the art he talks about? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?
Reading Material
Reading Material
Articles on various art topics
Presentations
Presentations
More information on artists, techniques, and more!
A few presentations will allow you to navigate them on this page & others will redirect you.
Project Ideas
Project Ideas
Found on YouTube and Pinterest
The art projects below are things from Pinterest and YouTube. For some of the Pinterest activities, I added or will be adding an easy to follow lesson plan. I didn't include one for the YouTube videos, as they show everything fairly clearly. However, if you have any questions on any of them (or input on what you would like to learn about) make sure you email me!
Also, send me pictures of your art - I'd love to see what you're creating!
Andy Warhol Printmaking!
Andy Warhol Printmaking!
Here's another fun Pop Art project based on the artist Andy Warhol and his use of repeating pictures!
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Markers, Thin Cardboard (Cereal Box), Aluminum Foil, Scissors, Glue, Water, Sponge
2 Point Perspective City!
2 Point Perspective City!
Here's a fun project that talks about perspective! We will be using 2 point perspective at eye level to make these cool cities!
Materials:
Paper, Ruler (or something with a straight edge), Pencil, Eraser, Watercolors (Optional)
Andy Warhol Drawing/Painting!
Andy Warhol Drawing/Painting!
Here's a fun Pop Art project based on the artist Andy Warhol and his use of repeating pictures!
Materials:
Paper, Reference Photo, Pencil, Paint (Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Etc.)
Dream Catcher Art!
Dream Catcher Art!
Here's a fun project about dream catchers! Watch the video to learn how to make this beautiful artwork and to learn more about how and why dream catchers are used :)
Materials:
Paper (Watercolor Paper if possible), Pencil, Permanent Marker, Crayons, Watercolors
Mandala Painting!
Mandala Painting!
Here's a fun and simple lesson on mandala painting! They are very mesmerizing and soothing to create (perfect for anybody with anxiety!). Make sure to check out the page below to see waayyy more videos on making mandalas!
Materials:
Rock (op Paper), Acrylic Paint, Q-Tips, Pencil
Portrait Drawing!
Portrait Drawing!
Here's a lesson on drawing portraits! This video shows you how to set up a face to be drawn proportionally correct and how to draw eyes, noses, and mouths realistically!
It takes lots of practice to be able to draw realistically, so son't be frustrated! Trying drawing a face before and after the video to see your immediate improvement! The picture on the left shows a picture I drew in high school, college, and just last year to show that it really takes practice!
Materials:
Paper, Drawing Pencils (If Available), Eraser, Paper Towel
Plague Mask!
Plague Mask!
Here's a fun lesson based off of current events! Much like doctors have to use to use masks 24/7 under current conditions, doctor's used to rely on these bird-like plague masks! Check the video out below for more info!
Materials:
Construction Paper (Regular will work as well), Tape or Staples, Toilet Paper Roll, Scissors, Pencil
Jackson Pollock Painting
Jackson Pollock Painting
Here is a project based on an artist named Jackson Pollock. Former students have always enjoyed Pollock, because these projects get a bit messy!
I did have some weird glitch for about a minute and a half in the video and you can't see the screen for some reason - you can hear what I'm saying, though. It does resume to normal afterwards!
There are pictures at the end of examples that former students created to help you come up with ideas!
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Thin Cardboard, Watered Down Paint or House Paint, Sticks or Something To Fling Paint
Georgia O'Keeffe Wet on Wet Painting
Georgia O'Keeffe Wet on Wet Painting
Here is a project based on an artist named Georgia O'Keeffe. Check out the presentation below to learn more about her and her artwork!
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Watercolors, Water, Paintbrush, Reference Photo
Optional: Acrylic Paint and Black Glue
Drawing Realistically
Drawing Realistically
Here is a project to help you practice drawing realistically! We're starting off with just two simple 3-d shapes, a cube and a sphere!
Materials:
Paper, Pencil (Drawing Pencils if available), Eraser, Paper Towel (for blending)
Museum Challenge
Museum Challenge
New art "lesson"! This is more just a fun activity that has been circling Facebook where people try to recreate famous artwork in their homes!
Enjoy!
Captain Underpants!
Captain Underpants!
If you or your student is a an of Captain Underpants, get ready! Starting This Friday, Dav Pilkey will be giving lessons on tips for creating your own characters or acting out scenes from Dog Man, along with reading out loud and more!
Be sure to check it out!
Monet Oil Resist
Monet Oil Resist
Here is a project based on an Impressionist artist named Claude Monet. Check out the presentation below to learn more about him and Impressionist paintings!
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Oil Pastels (or Crayons - not washable!), Watercolors, Water, Paintbrush
Papier Mache
Papier Mache
For those of you that requested your sculptures, here is a demo on how to papier mache!
Materials:
Bowl, Measuring Cup, Flour, Water, Spoon, Newspaper
Special Effects Makeup (SFX)
Special Effects Makeup (SFX)
What is SFX?
SFX is special effects makeup that is used to create different effects, often used to transform actors into monsters, aliens, and injured people in movies.
Materials:
Third Degree Burn:
Unflavored Gelatin – NO JELLO, Glycerin, Red and Black Food Coloring, Red and Black Beans, Bacon Bits, Hot Water, Elmer’s Glue, Red and black tempera paint or face paint
Wounds:
Tissue Paper, Elmer's Glue, Black and Red Face or Tempera Paint, Toothpick, Paintbrushes, Fake Blood (Light corn syrup, Dish soap, Water, Red and Green Food Coloring)
Selfie Collage
Selfie Collage
What is a collage?
A collage is a piece of art made by combining pieces of paper, photos, magazines, etc. to a piece of paper.
Materials:
Paper, Magazine, Pencil, Scissors, Glue
Vocabulary:
Collage: A piece of art made by combining pieces of paper, photos, magazines, etc. to a piece of paper
Self-Portrait: A work of art that resembles the person making it.
Emoji Agamograph
Emoji Agamograph
What is an agamograph?
An agamograph is a series of images that change at different angles.
Materials:
Three pieces of paper, Pencil, Media to color with, Ruler, Scissors, Glue
Vocabulary:
Agamograph: a series of images that change at different angles
Marble Art Buildings
Marble Art Buildings
Materials:
Pencil, Sharpie, 2 Pieces of Paper, Food Coloring, Shaving Cream
Vocabulary:
Architecture: The art of creating buildings
Head over to the Ashmore page to see more information on shaving cream art!
Grid Drawing
Grid Drawing
What is grid drawing?Grid drawing is a way of creating art by drawing a grid over an image and a grid on a blank paper. Using the grid on the image allows you to draw everything in small sections, make the proportions correct.
Materials:
Reference Photo, Paper, Pencil, RULER, Media to Color With (Optional)
Vocabulary:
Grid: A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other
Proportion: Refers to the size of the parts of an object in relationship to other parts of the same object (example: If have a big picture of a dog with a small nose and a small picture of the same dog, the nose will be way smaller so it stays in proportion. another exemple: 1/2 and 2/4 are proportional.)
Letter Sculpture
Letter Sculpture
What is a sculpture?
A sculpture is a piece of 3-d art that can be viewed from different angles.
Materials:
Cardboard, Box Cutter/Scissors, Masking Tape, Papier Mache Mix (50% flour OR glue and 50% water), Newspaper, Paint, Found Objects for Decoration
Vocabulary:
Sculpture: A piece of 3-d art that can be viewed from different angles.
Armature: The framework for a sculpture
Free Standing Sculpture: Most recognizable form of sculpture and can be viewed from any angle around the pedestal.
In The Round: Type of sculpture that are completely 3-d and not attached to a flat background (unlike relief).
Papier Mache: A mixture of flour and water that becomes hard when it dries
College
College
What is a collage?
A collage is a piece of art made by combining pieces of paper, photos, magazines, etc. to a piece of paper.
Materials:
Paper, Magazine, Scissors, Glue
Vocabulary:
Collage: A piece of art made by combining pieces of paper, photos, magazines, etc. to a piece of paper
Coke Bottles
Coke Bottles
Materials:
Coke bottle (or any soda bottle), Papier Mache, Newspaper, Pencil, Paint
Vocabulary:
Papier Mache: Mixture of water and flour that hardens when dry
Morph Drawing
Morph Drawing
What is a morph?
Morphing is when something transforms from one thing to another (Example: Caterpillar to Butterfly or Tadpole to Frog)
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Reference Photos (Optional)
Vocabulary:
Morphing: Transformation of an object
Positive and Negative Space
Positive and Negative Space
What is positive and negative space?
Positive space is usually the subject of the image and negative space is usually the background.
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Marker
Vocabulary:
Positive Space: Subject of an image
Negative Space: Background of an image
Zentangle: Intricate patterns of lines
Symbolic Selfie
Symbolic Selfie
What is a symbol?
A symbol is an object that represents something (Example: Liberty bell means Freedom to many people)
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
Vocabulary:
Symbol: An object that represents something to someone
Self Portrait: A work of art that resembles the person making it.
Proportions: Refers to the size of the parts of an object in relationship to other parts of the same object (example: If have a big picture of a dog with a small nose and a small picture of the same dog, the nose will be way smaller so it stays in proportion. another example: 1/2 and 2/4 are proportional.)
One Point Perspective
One Point Perspective
What is one point perspective?
One point perspective is a way of drawing where everything goes to ONE point (the vanishing point) and helps your art look more realistic
Materials:
RULER, Paper, Pencil
Vocabulary:
One Point Perspective: (AKA Linear Perspective) a way of organizing objects on a flat surface to give the illusion of depth/space by having all parallel line converge to a single point to the horizon line.
Vanishing Point: Point at which receding parallel lines seem to meet when represented in linear perspective.
Horizon Line: The point at which the sea and sky, or flat land and sky, meet.
Depth: the linear distance backward from the front of an object.
Parallel Lines: lines that are an equal distance apart.
View Point: Place where you stand to look at the subject (changes if you change your position)
Bird's Eye View: A view from up above, looking down. (Can't see bottom of object, only top)
Street View: A view from eye level. (Can't see top or bottom of object.
Worm's Eye View: A view from down below, looking up. (Can't see top of object)
Here's a presentation on Space and Perspective to help more!
Here's a presentation on Space and Perspective to help more!
Two Point Perspective
Two Point Perspective
Here's a presentation on Space and Perspective to help more!
Start at slide 28
Here's a presentation on Space and Perspective to help more!
Start at slide 28
Materials:
RULER, Paper, Pencil
Vocabulary:
Two-point perspective: Used when looking directly at the front corner of a box/building when the parallel lines go to two points on the horizon line.
Vanishing Point: Point at which receding parallel lines seem to meet when represented in linear perspective.
Horizon Line: The point at which the sea and sky, or flat land and sky, meet.
Depth: the linear distance backward from the front of an object.
Parallel Lines: lines that are an equal distance apart.
View Point: Place where you stand to look at the subject (changes if you change your position)
Bird's Eye View: A view from up above, looking down. (Can't see bottom of object, only top)
Street View: A view from eye level. (Can't see top or bottom of object.
Worm's Eye View: A view from down below, looking up. (Can't see top of object)
Graffiti Name
Graffiti Name
Materials:Paper, Pencil, Sharpie, Markers Use a Sharpie for the outline - a regular marker will blend with your colors and Sharpie won't.
Vocabulary:
Graffiti: Art that is purposefully painted onto or engraved into a public surface
Here's a presentation on graffiti!
Op Art
Op Art
What is Op Art?
Op art is an optical illusion. This project plays with making a drawing that looks 3-Dimensional.
Materials:
Paper, Pencil, Marker, Crayons or Color Pencil
Vacabulary:
Op Art:
Three Dimensional: a drawing which makes use of the three measurements of height, width, and depth.
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