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!
