1st Trimester art comes to a close for the 7th grade

This is the last week of school for the 7th grade artists before the Thanksgiving break.

The students will be viewing videos on advanced scratchboard technique and pastel drawing. We will discuss the connections in the area of printmaking to the concept of scratchboard.

Next week the 8th grade students will begin the 2nd trimester on December 1st.

Have a good holiday!

Scratchboard unit comes to a close

This week the 7th grade artists completed their final scatchboard designs which incorporated the elements of texture,line and shape. The theme was nature based and each student was required to use the 3 parts of a landscape in their work to make their images look more realistic and to show linear perspective.



In the foreground,middleground, and background each student used texture to enhance their image and use of linear perspective. Students tried multicolor scratchboard,glitter scratchboard, and stained glass scratchboard to achieve special effects and moods in their work.



Please take a look at the hall showcase which has examples of 7th grade final color scheme designs in the Lakeview Jr. High hallway by the locker area.


Some samples of 7th grade art projects can be found on this blog and will be shown on the Lakeview website in the near future.

Color Scheme unit ends

This week the 7th grade artists have completed their warm and cool color scheme designs.

Students have learned about analogous color theory and the use of neutral colors in designs. The 7th grade used informal balance in most of their designs.

Sample 7th grade artwork will be displayed in the Lakeview Hallway showcase soon. Some of the sample Lakeview art projects will be displayed on the district website in the near future, as well as on my blog.

Color Schemes Designs and Color Theory

This week the 7th grade art students are working on their stylized color scheme designs which are based on geometric shapes and symbolic forms. Students are using three or more cool or warm colors on the color wheel to create analogous color schemes that incorporate one or more neutral colors.

In addition, the 7th grade artists are working with the art elements such as shape,space,and color in conjunction with the important art principles of unity,contrast,rhythm and movement to create exciting works of art in colored markers and colored pencils.

We have also revewed color theory,color mixing techniques,and some design principles to reinforce the concept of good design and a unified work of art.