Scratchboard Unit

This week the 7th grade art students have begun a unit on Sratchboard Drawing.

The first activity was an introduction to the concept of multiples and printmaking. An overview of the concept of etching, engraving, and the printmaking process was explored in art class this week.

Early this week students practiced creating four geometric solids with the scratchboard tool.

Students learned basic scribing strokes in preparation for their larger work of art. Currently, students are looking for inspiration sources in the theme of nature for their scratchboard work and are incorporating the three parts of the landscape in their compositions or layouts.

Still-Life Drawing unit comes to a close

This week students have finalized their still-life drawing and are preparing them for display.

As we close our unit on the study of the still-life, students will be introduced to the area of scratchboard drawing which is based on the concept of engraving and etching as in printmaking.

In this new unit students will build on their knowledge of realism,geometric solids,shading and the elements and principles of art. Students will use line to show form and texture in their exciting scratchboard work which will be based on inspiration photos from nature,animals,wildlife and landscapes.

Preparation of Final Still-Life Drawings for display

We are now finalizing still -life drawings and 7th grade art students are adding interesting interpretations of texture through rubbings and imaginary backgrounds.

Next week we will study the work and life of Dutch 17th century artist named Rembrandt who was a master of light and shadow,in addition to realistic portraits

Also, students will complete final art worksheets on value, light and shadow, still-life drawing, geometric solids and shapes,in addition to the artist Cezanne.

When all artwork is completed students will mat and prepare the art for display in the Lakeview Jr.High gallery space and web gallery.

Still-Life Drawing unit and Cezanne

Currently, 7th grade artists are working on their autumn inspired still-life drawings from life. Students have the opportunity to explore shading pencils, and colored pencil techniques such as color layering this week.

As part of our art appreciation and art history unit, the students have viewed a video about the famous painter named Paul Cezanne who is considered the "father of modern art" and a master of the still-life composition. In addition, the students have completed a reading and worksheet on the life and work of Paul Cezanne in the art magazine called Art and Man.