LEAF in Schools and Streets artist Cedric Watson

7th grade has a visitor! We studied artist Wassily Kandinsky and how he used music to inform his paintings, then Cedric Watson form Louisville gave the students history of the culture and Creole music, played two different tempos of music, then played continuously while the students painted. This was a one day exploratory project that was very successful and we hope to have Cedric back next year!

American's Who Tell the Truth

7th Grade kicked off the year with a portrait drawing and writing piece of a Local Courageous Citizen who has inspired them in some way. Students selected parents, teachers, coaches, restaurant owners and historical figures that have stood up for what they believe in. Students came to the show and were able to talk to Shetterly about his work and he took the time to reflect on their work. The results where amazing! Here are just a few pictures.

Life Size Tape Sculpture

Our 7th graders just finished a 3 week project that required research, writing, and a detailed portrait drawing which are hung at the YMI Center until Nov. 6, 2015. So to give them a little break, we did life size sculptures out of packing tape! Yes, that's right! Packing Tape. We were inspired by the work of George Segal. They worked in teams to create a pose the was symbolic. Some chose characters from Dr. Who, gamers, playful poses, Statue of Liberty, and others. These were really fun! I love how the groups worked collaboratively to make a successful piece. THIS was a great resource.

8th Amazing Egg

Modeled after a lesson I found at The Art Teacher. This lesson focuses on fundamental drawing skills: shading, lighting and cast shadow, but it also allows the students to be creative with what is coming out of their eggs. 

8th City Corner 2 Point Perspective

8th Graders learn how to create the illusion of a 3 dimensional space using 2 point perspective. Then we studied pointillism and contrast to add color with markers.

Micrography-Text Art 8th Grade

I loved this project and was so amazed at the students engagement and results. Here are just a few...
(We were inspired by this amazing blog post by Art.Paper.Scissors.Glue! http://art-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/2011/01/micrography-portrait.html?_sm_au_=iVVtMnHqDTDt5gSQ)