Please explore this class blog.
Each Class has a page with lessons posted including any links that might be helpful. Both Mr. Johnson and myself have youtube channels that we use to support teaching and learning.You can find links listed in the right hand column. Mr Johnson has a class web site.
Familiarize yourself with the resources offered here! We will be using this blog a lot!
The AP/Studio Art 2nd lesson is now posted. Click here.
Feel free to explore what other art classes are doing.
Here is the video we watched in Art One today about creating 3/D value and form on an object.
ART - The 1st Language / This blog is instructional support for classes taught by D. A. Bickford and Mr. Matt Johnson at Westbrook High School, Maine.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Define "Sketch"
AP Students:
Have fun with your sketchbook! It is an assignment but don't labor too much and take all the fun out of it.
Sketches often include notes.
Notes can include descriptions of colors, textures or lighting!
Sketches can be inspired by magazine clippings, advertisements or any visual imagery! Add these to your collection in your sketchbook!
Define Sketch?
- a rough idea
- the basic elements
- a quick interpretation of something
- a quick plan for a possible later product
- essential features
- a preliminary layout
- a quick study
- an outline
- a workup
This is an online resource of 100's of links to artists sketchbooks from all over the world. Many of them are master artists. Click here to explore.
This is a cool exploration of a variety of sketchbooks. It is a project started by an artist and teacher. Click any sketch and get an explanation of the work, artist, media and more info links. Click here to explore.
This is an artist living in France and working in a sketchbook every day. Beautiful, fresh drawings of every day things. Click here.
The 2012 Art House Co-op World Tour Sketchbook Project! Click here. Here is my entry for 2012 - think I might do it again!
Here is a small sample of my own personal sketchbook. Click here.
Have fun with your sketchbook! It is an assignment but don't labor too much and take all the fun out of it.
Sketches often include notes.
Notes can include descriptions of colors, textures or lighting!
Sketches can be inspired by magazine clippings, advertisements or any visual imagery! Add these to your collection in your sketchbook!
Define Sketch?
- a rough idea
- the basic elements
- a quick interpretation of something
- a quick plan for a possible later product
- essential features
- a preliminary layout
- a quick study
- an outline
- a workup
This is an online resource of 100's of links to artists sketchbooks from all over the world. Many of them are master artists. Click here to explore.
This is a cool exploration of a variety of sketchbooks. It is a project started by an artist and teacher. Click any sketch and get an explanation of the work, artist, media and more info links. Click here to explore.
This is an artist living in France and working in a sketchbook every day. Beautiful, fresh drawings of every day things. Click here.
The 2012 Art House Co-op World Tour Sketchbook Project! Click here. Here is my entry for 2012 - think I might do it again!
Here is a small sample of my own personal sketchbook. Click here.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Fantastic Images
Well, we have about one month left! I hope you have been having a restful and productive summer.
Jacek Yerka is an artist born in Torun, Poland, whose showy works combine surrealism and fantasy, the hand of a naive and almost childlike style. Crayons and acrylic paint are the preferred materials. Passionate about the details, Jacek confesses that for him the early '50s was a golden age, and for that reason probably choose to transform technological devices with rustic and pastoral.
AP Students: You should be about half way through your summer assignments. If you are not - !!!!!! Assignments do NOT have to be sophisticated work! They do NOT have to be large! They just have to be done. There are 7 assignments, 60 drawings, 1 blog, comment, explore AP site, 2 concentration assignments, 1 art event assignment, 1 principles of design assignment. Can't wait to see them and share.
Please check out this Polish Surrealist Artist! I want to thank Ryan D. for sending me this link. The images are both beautiful and disturbing, right in line with the concept of Surrealism. Click here to see 28 of this artists fantastic paintings!
Here is the translation for the text on this site.
Jacek Yerka is an artist born in Torun, Poland, whose showy works combine surrealism and fantasy, the hand of a naive and almost childlike style. Crayons and acrylic paint are the preferred materials. Passionate about the details, Jacek confesses that for him the early '50s was a golden age, and for that reason probably choose to transform technological devices with rustic and pastoral.
AP Students: You should be about half way through your summer assignments. If you are not - !!!!!! Assignments do NOT have to be sophisticated work! They do NOT have to be large! They just have to be done. There are 7 assignments, 60 drawings, 1 blog, comment, explore AP site, 2 concentration assignments, 1 art event assignment, 1 principles of design assignment. Can't wait to see them and share.
Monday, July 11, 2011
2011 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Winners
Abraham Hunter, a 17 year old student from Vienna, Illinois is the 1st place winner in the 2011 Junior Federal Duck Stamp competition. Click here for more info. Check out the judges in action in the video below. They give great tips as to what they are looking for in the art work.
Click here for the top three!
Click here for the top three!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Maine Artist An International Treasure
The state of Maine has a long, rich history of Art and Artists. This clip is but one of many art icons with deep connections to Maine.
AP STUDIO ART STUDENTS:
Thursday, June 23, 2011
ALIVE PORTRAITS
This artist paints live portraits (on live people) that melt into an artwork. How would you like to try one of these installations at the art exhibition this year? Anyone want to volunteer?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Cranes, Face Painting and Field Day
Short post. WHS had field day today.
I would like to thank Jen Jensen, Angel Simoneau and Victoria Simoneau for doing so much work for the face painting and origami table. About 20 kids had designs painted and a couple teachers did too! We raised some cash and donated it to Mr. Cards Christmas fund. Thanks guys!!!
I would like to thank Jen Jensen, Angel Simoneau and Victoria Simoneau for doing so much work for the face painting and origami table. About 20 kids had designs painted and a couple teachers did too! We raised some cash and donated it to Mr. Cards Christmas fund. Thanks guys!!!
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