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
