Color Theory Unit and Color Schemes artwork

This week the 6th grade artists continued to work on their color schemes unit of study. We began the unit with a complementary color scheme which uses opposite colors on the color wheel such as blue and orange,red and green and purple and violet. These color combinations give greatest contrast to the viewer and create an illusion of visual excitement in a work of art.

Next, students learned about analogous colors or color families and started a symmetrical design in cool colors such as blue,green and violet with neutral accents. The third design is based on a warm color scheme and requires the use of red,orange,yellow and intermediate colors that can be found between the primary and secondary colors. The next creative assignment is to create a neutral design with drafting tools such as circle templates and rulers.
Each student must use brown,grey,white and black to create their neutral work of art.

Color Theory Unit and Color Schemes Unit begins

This week the 6th grade artists are concentrating on the color wheel and the relationship of colors.

We are studying analogous color schemes which are used to create a mood in paintings and art in general. Students are creating a variety of symmetrical designs based on opposite colors on the color wheel which are called complementary colors. In addition,we have started a project on cool colors which are also analogous in nature.

Students will begin to develp an awareness of the relationship to color schemes in textiles,clothing,interior design,animation and film.

6th grade Watercolor Unit and Recognition for Lakeview artists

This week most 6th grade artists completed their Illinois inspired watercolor landscape paintings. Students worked very hard and enjoyed experimenting with a variety of experimental and traditional watercolor painting techniques used by professionals in the field.

In addition, the 6th graders tried to incorporate the concept of linear perspective in their imaginative and colorful Chicago seascapes,cityscapes and Illinois scenes. Many landscapes incoporated state symbols such as the monarch butterfly,cardinal bird,or violet flowers for a more authentic realistic look to their work.

In the area of color theory students are learning how to paint a comprehensive color wheel with the introduction of primary,secondary,and intermediate colors. We have also discussed the use of complementary and analogous colors in advertising,interior design,and painting.

For our art history and art appreciation unit this week we have explored the life and work of the
painter known as Vincent Van Gogh. This 19th century artist was known for his very expressive use of color schemes and complementary color relationships in his work.

In the area of community news:


Several Lakeview artists had their winning artwork from the Downers Grove Jr.High Art Contest photographed by the Downers Grove Jr.Woman's Club for publication in the Chicago Tribune local edition dated Wed.May 12 posted 05/06/10.

The article is titled Junior Woman's Club presents local students with art awards.

These lovely photos can be viewed at:


http://www.triblocal.com/Downers_Grove/List_View/view.html?type=photos&action=detail&sub_id=174148

6th Grade continues with Watercolor unit

This week the 6th grade artists continued to paint their Illinois inspired landscape and seascape watercolor paintings.
Students used the concept of the three parts of a landscape to create the illusion of linear perspective in their work.

Also, each student is using a variety of new watercolor techniques to enhance their realistic illusion through the watercolor medium. Students are using drybrush,wet-in-wet,graded wash ,salt resist, and a variety of new techniques to emphasize a facet of nature in their paintings.

Recently, students completed a unit on 1- point perspective,geometric solids,linear perspective and the shading a cube.
Some samples of this one- point perspective work can be found on this blog.

Students have used this prior knowledge to help make their landscapes and cityscapes look more realistic and three-dimensional in nature.

6th grade Watercolor Unit continues and Community Art News

This week the 6th grade artists continued with their Watercolor Painting unit and Color Theory unit. Students have been exploring the symbols of the state of Illinois in their exploration of the watercolor medium. They have completed various preliminary worksheets in painting techniques.

Students have begun to learn a variety of watercolor techniques such as graded wash,wet-in-wet,drybrush,flat wash, and wax resist method painting. Students will employ these diverse techniques in their Illinois inspired landscape or seascape painting.

In the area of art appreciation and art history students have also learned about the wonderful paintings and drawings done by the famous 19th century artist named Winslow Homer who dealt with many wonderful images of the sea. He is known for unique images of man against the forces of nature in his paintings of the New England seacoast.

In the area of community news:

Lakeview 7th grade artist Samantha Cho will be presented with her prize and award this Tues.May 4th at Lakeview Jr.High from one of the directors of the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Junior High Art Contest. Samantha's artwork won top honors for this community art contest!

In addition, Lakeview artists Samantha Cho,Angie Martino,Marwa Choudry,and Jessica Stacko all had their winning artwork displayed professionally by the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club at the Downers Grove Public Library.

We are all excited about their success as young emerging artists in the community!

6th Grade artists begin Watercolor Painting Unit and Color Theory

This week the 6th grade students continued with their Watercolor and Color Theory unit of study. Each student has selected an Illinois landscape or Illinois symbol to depict in a realistic landscape or seascape. Students are using the concept of foreground,middleground,and background to give the illusion of space and depth.

In additon, students are using their imagination to introduce additional pictorial elements to complete their Illinois inspired landscape or cityscape of Chicago. To enhance their knowledge of watercolor we have begun to talk about color theory and watercolor techniques in the early stages of exploration of this exciting area of art.

Lakeview Artists win top awards at community art contest

This week the 6th grade art students continued with their unit on perspective and architecture. Students finished the shading and rendering of their cube in One-Point Perspective. Each 6th grade artist used three different values and created a cast shadow. Shading techniques were practiced before completion of each perspective rendering.

The 6th grade artists also learned about the fascinating life and work of Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci,in addition to the early life and career of visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright of the modern period of Architecture.

In the area the area of community news:


Several Lakeview artists won top prize awards at the annual Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club this year. From the 7th grade Samantha Cho,Angie Martino,and Marwa Choudry won top honors and Jessica Stacko was selected for a top award from the 8th grade at Lakeview.

These Lakeview artists will have their 2D and 3D works of art professionally exhibited at the Downers Grove Public Library during May for all to enjoy.

Look out in local newspapers for further publicity and pictures of our student works of art.

Thank you again to all students who entered their work this year.

6th Grade Artist work on their Perspective Drawings

This week the 6th grade artists continued to work on their One- Point Perspective multi-colored drawings. Students have created a cube with the use of a vanishing point,orthagonals,a light source and a sense of dimension through value and shading.

In addition,students have studied the life and work of the Renaissance artist named Leondardo da Vinci who invented linear perspective and the use of light and shadow in his paintings and drawings. Students have viewed the many artistic creations and amazing inventions of this visionary artist and inventor of the Renaissance Period of Art in Italy.

In the area of community news:

Thank you to all the Lakeview 7th and 8th grade artists who have entered their clay sculpture and drawings in the annual Downers Grove Junior High Art Contest of 2010 sponsored by the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club.

Winners will be announced at the end of April 2010.

Good luck to all!

Perspective Unit begins and contest news

This week the 6th grade art classes started their unit on One-Point Perspective. Students are learning how to transform a geometric shape into a geometric solid. Each student is using the principle of linear perspective to transform a square into a cube.

The students are learning many new terms related to the use of perspective,shading and the light and shadow system.

Students are also using the concept of value and cast shadow to bring out the
three-dimensional illusion in their cube.

In the area of art contests at Lakeview Jr.High:

Congratulations goes to Rebecca Martinez who has been selected as the winner of the Class of 2010 Grad Cover Design contest at Lakeview.


In the area of community news:

All 2D and 3D artwork should be brought to the art room by Tuesday, April 6,2010 for the annual community Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club art contest.

See Miss Lehrer in the art room for help with the matting of your work. This art contest is open to 7th and 8th grade artists.

Thank you to all students who ahave submitted their beautiful works of art so far.

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

6th Grade Arts begin art appreciation unit on Elements and Principles

This week the 6th grade artists began a unit on the Elements and Principles of Art. The students are learning about elements such as line,shape,form,color,value,space,and texture and their relationship to a work of art

Also, students have begun to learn the many Principles of Art which include unity,balance,rhythm,proportion,dominance,contrast,movement and pattern.

We are exploring the relationship of these principles to the creation of a work of art.

In addition, we have started to analyze how an element or principle of art is used in a major work of art.

In the area of community news:

7th and 8th grade artists should stop by the art room to pick up entry forms for the annual Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Junior High Art Contest.

Also, recently a variety of 8th grade artwork has been posted to the Lakeview Jr.High Web Art Gallery on the Center Cass School District 66 Home Page. This work includes drawings,gold metal scratchboard designs,and clay sculptural works of art.

http://www.ccsd666.org/

3rd Trimester begins with 6th grade Art

This week the 6th grade students started art class. We began this week with an imaginary drawing that could have elements of realism. Students used their imagination to create an image that was of importance to them.
In addition, we began our unit on cartooning and cartooning techniques. Students drew various cartoon images with an interactive video. The students were very successful in their first drawing experiences.

In the area of community news:

All 7th and 8th grade artists should continue to drop off their artwork and application forms to Miss Lehrer in the art room for the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Junior High Contest of 2010. http://www.dgjwc.org/

See Miss Lehrer for help with matting or presentation of your artwork for this exciting contest!

Also, stop by the art room if you want more information on the Darien Women's Club Fine Arts Scholarship

http://www.darienwomansclub.org/

Soon examples of 8th grade drawings and clay sculpture will be shown on the

District 66 website art Gallery. http://www.ccsd66.org/

This blog displays some examples of their recent artwork from 2nd trimester art.

8th Grade Graphic Design Unit continues

The artwork displayed here are some examples of 8th grade hand drawings,pencil object renderings,and nature inspired clay sculpture.

More images will follow in future blogs.

In the near future, a selection of 8th grade student artwork will be posted on the District 66 website Art Gallery for public viewing....

This week the 8th grade continued to design their Class of 2010 Graduation Cover designs.
Students are using type,slogans, pictorial and graphic symbols for their work.

In addition,students are using the elements of art such as line,shape,and value to enhance their cover designs.

Graphic Design unit continues for 8th Grade

This week the 8th grade artists continued with their study of graphic design and careers in the field of graphic design. Students studied the principles of graphic design and explored career options in the field.

Also, students continued to work on their graduation cover designs for the Class of 2010.
Students explored themes of learning,the future,the journey,success,and achievement for their grad cover designs. Many students used both graphic symbols and pictorial symbols to express their concept or visual hook. In addition, students worked on page layout and composition as they inserted type and lines of copy for their finished work of art.


In the area of community news:


See Miss Lehrer in the art room for entry forms and information on the Downers Grove Junior Women's Club Junior High Art Contest open to 7th and 8th grade students in the district.
Entry forms are also posted on the walls of Lakeview hallways.

Also,remember to stop by the art room if you want to enter the Darien Woman's Club Fine Arts Scholarship.
Entries must be postmarked before April 7,2010.

Graphic Design Unit Begins and Class of 2010 Grad Cover Designs

This week the 8th grade artists started a unit on Graphic Design and careers in Advertising Arts.
In conjuction with this unit of study the 8th graders have a real-life advertising assignment.
They are in the process of brainstorming ideas for the cover design of the Class of 2010 Graduation Program Cover Design for commencement this year.

As part of this assignment students are using a strong focal point or center of interest,graphic and pictorial symbols,and unified type with their designs.

The 8th grade artists are using the elements of line,shape and space, in addition to the principles of dominance and contrast in their final work. Currently, each art student has begun their cover with a pencil layout and a line of copy or phrase to enhance their cover design.

Sculpture Unit coming to a close and Fine Arts Scholarship from the Darien Woman's Club

This week the 8th grade artists finished their sculpture projects. Students used various texture techniques with paint and explored the antique process for metal bas- relief sculpture.

In the area of art appreciation students learned about the life and work of 20th century sculptor named George Segal whose life-sized plaster sculptures are found in most major museums of contemporary art in the United States. We also explored Egyption Art and the design of masks as an art form.

In the area of community news: The Darien Woman's Club is sponsoring a Fine Arts Scholarship which is open to 7th -12th grade students in the community. The $350 Fine Arts Scholarship is awarded to two students for the 2010-2011 school year. It is to be used in the summer of 2010 for a class or camp in the area of fine arts.

Stop by the art room and see Miss Lehrer for an application or more information.

Application and reference forms are available on the Darien Woman's Club website:
www.darienwomansclub.org

Lakeview Jr.High artists win awards and recognition in community

This week the 8th grade artists continued to sculpt and paint their clay sculptures. Students used their knowledge of color theory and color mixing to begin the underpainting of their nature inspired clay sculptures. Some students also worked on bas-relief or low relief metal sculptures, as well.

Also,this week we have explored the art of masks in the world and their relationship to
bas-relief sculpture. Students created small imaginary mask drawings based on an inspiration source.

In the area of community news:

Congratulations to all the Lakeview artists who have won prize ribbons this year at the annual Darien Women's Club Art Contest.

For the 8th grade the winner was: Jessica Stacko

For the 7th grade the winners were: Jack Herstowski, Nicole Wroblewski, Angie Martino, and Vaishnavi Pernenkil

For the 6th grade the winners were: Micah Giffey and Tyler Jankowski

Also, Angie Martino's artwork was selected to be exhibited professionally at the Indian Prairie Library through the month of March.

Thank you to all the other Lakeview artists who exhibited their beautiful artwork at this exciting art contest this year!


Also, congratualtions to the five 7th grade artists from Lakeview who had their outstanding drawings exhibited at the Downers Grove South Freshman Orientation this year, in addition to the collaborative "Emerging Artists" addition to the DGS Winter Art Show this year with Lakeview Jr.High and other Junior high schools in the area.

The students from Lakeview who were exhibited at the Freshman orientation at DGS High School were the following emerging artists: Nicole Wroblewski ,April Wendling,Jennifer Shi,Samantha Cho, and Serenity Stapleton.

Congratulations to all the wonderful talented and creative emerging artists at Lakeview!!!

Sculpture Unit Continues and Exciting Community Art Contest!

This week the 8th grade artists continued to create bas-relief clay and metal sculptures,in addition to in-the round sculptures. Students are using the elements of form and invented texture to create their sculptural works of art based on the theme of nature.

We have been also discussing the many exciting course options at the Downers Grove South High School. Many Lakeview students have expressed interest in several of the entry level courses and now have a clearer understanding of ceramics and sculpture. We have also explored the concept of throwing on the wheel as well as handbuilt clay pottery and sculpture.

This year several Lakeview art students were exhibited at DGS during the freshman orientation as part of our collaborative Emerging Artists exhibition at the Downers Grove South High which was part of the DGS Winter art show.

In the area of community news:

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is currently sponsoring its annual Junior High Contest which is open to 7th and 8th grade students at Lakeview and District 58. Entires are due April 7,2010 and will be picked up from Lakeview Jr.High.

See Miss Lehrer in the art room at Lakeview for an entry form and help with matting or the presentation of your work.

The winners for this contest will be professionally displayed at the Downers Grove Public Library and awards to the winners will be presented in April!

Further information can be found posted in the halls at Lakeview Jr.High or at the official website: http://www.dgjwc/


Both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work may be submitted for this art contest.

Sculpture Unit Begins for 8th grade artists and new Art Contest!

This week students have been creating color drawings related to the theme of nature to be used in the creation of a sculpture project in either clay or metal. Students are using realistic pictures and nature photos to create this drawing.

Students have also practiced their drawing skills by trying an experience in the creation of cartoon animals.

Students have begun to learn about the different methods of handbuilt clay sculpture and the concept of both projections and recessions in a either a clay or metal bas-relief.

In the area of community news:

Any student entering their artwork in the Darien Women's Club Art Contest should remember to bring their pre-registered artwork to the Eisenhower Jr.High on Friday,January 29,2010 between 4:30-6:30.

More information can be found at: www.darienwomansclub.org


Miss Lehrer will help you with the matting of your artwork. Stop by the art room for matting of your work.


Also, a new and exciting Jr.High Art Contest is being sponspored by the Downers Grove Jr.Women's Club. This community art contest is open to only 7th and 8th grade artists.
Winners will be displayed at the Downers Grove Public Library!

See Miss Lehrer in the art room for an entry form and help with matting.

Also, information is posted in the hallways at Lakeview Jr.High.

website for further information is: www.dgjwc.org

Object Rendering and Downers Grove Jr.High Art Contest news...

This week the 8th grade artists continued working on their object renderings. Students have used a value scale and have tried to indicate the illusion of photgraphic realism in their work.

We have also explored the life and work of two realistic artists named Rembrandt and Caravaggio and their dramatic use of light and shadow in their paintings and drawings.

In the area of community news there is another new exciting art contest open to Lakeview 7th and 8th grade artists.

The Downers Grove Junior Women's Club is sponsoring its annual Jr.High Art Contest which is open to only 7th grade and 8th grade students in District 66 and District 58.

Any 2-D or 3-D work of art may be entered.

See Miss Lehrer in the art room for contest details, application form,and help with matting of artwork for the exhibition.

Winning artwork will be displayed at the Downers Grove Public Library in May.

Further information can be found at: www.dgiwc.org Downers Grove Junior Women's Club

Object Rendering unit continues

This week the 8th grade artists have begun their object rendering drawings. Currently, students have completed a value scale with a full range of values from dark to light. Also, students have begun a preliminary layout of their magazine photo. The goal in this assignment is the representation of two or more textures on a two-dimensional surface.

In the area of art history, we will study the life and work of the Baroque artist of the 17th-18th century named Caravaggio,who was a master of light and shadow.

In the area of community involvement,some Lakeview students have begun to prepare their artwork for the annual Darien Women's Club Art Contest. This art contest is open to any 6th,7th,or 8th grade student. Both 2-D and 3-D works of art can be entered in this exciting community art show.

See Miss Lehrer in the art room for more information or help with matting.

Additional registration forms can be found on their website which is: www.darienwomansclub.org