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.

Still-Life Drawings

This week Lakeview artists have been drawing from a variety of still-life arrangements. Students have created value scales and have also practiced shading techniques for fruit,vegetables, and geometric solids in preparation for their final still-life drawing in pencil and colored pencil.

In addition, students have begun to explore the color layering technique in drawing to create very realistic images with color reflections.

Next week we will also further explore the life and work of the French artist who was called Paul Cezanne who worked during the 19th -20th century and who changed the history of modern art through his work.

Please follow the Lakeview art displays in the showcases,hallway and on the Lakeview website link to see many samples of student artwork and creativity.

Art Appreciation for Lakeview Artists

For 7th grade art this week we are starting our unit on realism in art and the Still-Life.

For the start of this unit we are studying the work of the very famous realistic American illustrator and painter named Norman Rockwell. The wonderful work of this 20th century American artist can be found in many publications such as the Saturday Evening Post where he dealt with slices of American life and American hobbies. His work used value,shading and realistic photography as an inspiration for his portraits and compositions with people and places in the American landscape.

We will also begin to review the geometric solids,value scales and shading techniques which are used in both realistic drawings,illustrations and paintings.

7th Grade Shoe Drawings

Currently, the 7th grade art students have completed their mixed media contour line shoe drawings.

These drawings incorporate the elements of art such accentuated line, shape ,color, and texture.
In addition, we are now studying the elements and principles of art and their relationship to famous works of art.

A variety of examples of student drawings can be seen in the Lakeview JHS lobby and hallway showcases and in the Lakeview Gallery space above the lockers in the hallway near the art and music wing.

Next week we will begin our unit on geometric solids,value,shading, and drawing from a still-life compostion.