nahs induction!

attention sophomores and juniors!!

the application to NAHS is HERE!!

see me in b135 for a copy of the application!

all applications are due april 9th!!

Hope House Murals

nahs!

these are photos of those posters that Ms. Adler gave us a loooooong time ago, to be used for inspiration for the murals they want there.

Start to sketch some ideas.

We can do it on a huge canvas, or do it there, directly on the wall, that would probably have to be a weekend event.

this one says "we are one"
(oh look above... cliche chalkwalk design! woooo!)














This one says "See our children as they are - unique persons who have a song to sing, a dream to live. 'Children are endowed with an inner power that can guide us to a more luminous future.' - Maria Montessori"

nahs website

check out what mike made!

check out what i made...

ahhhh, a portrait... made out of post-its.... genius!
hahahaha!

nahs - chalk walk!!

just a reminder!!
chalkwalk is just 1 month away!
here is the link to the templates, if you dont already have one...
i hope you are working on awesome designs!

artsonia...

i published some of your work in an online gallery!!
check it out...

i can give you your usernames and security codes on thursday...
enjoy!!!

(and tell your parents, its almost like having your work up on the 'fridge, just a bit more technologically advanced...)

NAHS invitational

congrats to all of our awesome artists!!!!
kim, maddie and christine!!

sketchbooks

Painting

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 19^th

1. Trees.

2. An insanely detailed blind contour of a sneaker. Should touch at least 3 edges of your page.

3. A blind contour self portrait in any reflective surface, NOT a mirror.

4. A figure study. Ask someone to sit still for you for 20 minutes. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of the page. Think about cropping, only draw the most interesting part. Highly detailed and accurate, pay attention to direction of the light source.

5. 4 more drawings of any still life objects, draw from direct observation and your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper, be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

Design Fundamentals

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 12

1. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

2. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

3. Your hand holding something. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper and be highly detailed. Pay attention to light, shadows, texture, proportion, and form.

artist trading cards

i think i was talking to maddie about this....

http://www.artjunction.org/atcs/gallery.html

just a reminder...

This is what is being offered next year. If you have any questions about what you should take, please ask!!!

Semester Classes - (good introductions!) ~ceramics

~printmaking

~focus art

~intro to computer graphics

Foundation Classes - (full year, all really good intro level)

~design fundamentals (highly recommended as a prereq for all art classes, but it is not required)

~drawing

~printmaking (can run as semester or full year)

~ceramics

~ceramics & sculpture

~creative photography

Advanced Classes

~painting

~computer graphics & design

~advanced ceramics & sculpture

~advanced photo & darkroom tech.

~independent study (further study in any discipline)

Portfolio Classes (more advanced - all require design fundamentals as a prereq)

~Junior Portfolio (H)

~Senior Art Studio (H)

~AP Art Studio (H)

Art History (more academic, less studio)

~Focus Art

~Art as Democracy, Resistance & Propaganda (H)

~AP Art History

junior portfolio 3^rd marking period

Due to the nature of this semester, where you are encouraged to develop ideas on your own and explore new possibilities individually, it is imperative that you stay focused and stay on task. The due dates are, in fact, set in stone. Just like in the real world, deadlines are deadlines. You have them now, you know what is due when, you will be able to pace yourself and plan accordingly.

Nothing will be accepted late.

You will be responsible for the following projects:

• 2 drawings (any drawing medium, at least 16x20)

• 1 paintings (any painting medium: watercolor, acrylic, oil. on any surface: canvas, canvas paper, masonite, canvas board, found/scavenged materials)

• 2 in any medium you choose.

• 1 charcoal drawing of the pink bike, done only during class time

• 1 abstract expressionist piece, done only during class time

• 2 written critiques of your work

• 1 Art history paper

• 2 mats

Subject matter or artistic problems that must be included/solved this marking period:

1. 3 works showing perspective (1 interior, 1 exterior, 1 foreshortening in a figure)

2. 1 still life study

3. drawings from direct observation (not photographs)

4. range of gradation from black to white or in a single color from the darkest shade to lightest tint

5. at least 1 work showing the use of light (highlight, light tone, half tone, base tone, reflected light, and cast shadow and direction of light).

6. 1 abstract expressionist piece

Due Dates:

February 26 – In Class Critique

• 2 projects

• Abstract Expressionist

• 1 Critique

March 19 – In Class Critique

• 2 projects

• 2 mats

• 1 Critique

April 9 – In Class Critique

• Art History paper (details TBA)

• Charcoal Bike

• 1 project

• Sketchbook (in lieu of weekly sketchbook assignments, you will be responsible for completing 35 sketches throughout the duration of the marking period. All pages should be well developed drawings from direct observation, or well developed plans/studies for future projects. Doodles and scribbles or one thumbnail on a page will not suffice. I expect the same quality I have seen all year. Full page and well developed drawings/studies.)

For a reminder...

Work you are responsible for in the 2^nd semester

• 4 drawings (any drawing medium, at least 16x20)

• 2 paintings (any painting medium: watercolor, acrylic, oil. on any surface: canvas, canvas paper, masonite, canvas board, found/scavenged materials)

• 1 mixed media (scavenged material – start on a surface which you could not purchase at an art store, plus found objects, and/or various painting techniques. could be more 3-D than 2-D)

• 1 print (lino, mono, or screen) or 1 painting involving an experimental technique

• 1 in any medium you like (perhaps sculpture?)

Subject matter or artistic problems that must be included/solved:

1. 3 works showing perspective (1 interior, 1 exterior, 1 foreshortening in a figure)

2. assemblage

3. 1 still life study

4. drawing from direct observation (not photographs)

5. range of gradation from black to white or in a single color from the darkest shade to lightest tint

6. at least 1 work showing the use of light (highlight, light tone, half tone, base tone, reflected light, and cast shadow and direction of light).

7. at least 1 work expressing a personal opinion/statement of a political or controversial matter

8. at least 1 abstract expressionist piece

Field Trip?!?!?!
Who wants to go??

A.R.T. News - February, 2007
-A.R.T. Painting of the Month
-A.R.T. Open House/Painting Sale

A.R.T . Painting of the Month
We first met and began to work with Rafael years ago. He
was a young kid back then, hesitant to cut loose his full creative
power. But don't worry, this was not to last long. Rafael, who lived
in the colorful noisy barrio of Trenton, New Jersey, was to drive his
first portraiture all the way to a feature color photo in the New York
Times. Titled 'The Face of My Man', it was a portrait of A.R.T.'s
director, Rafael insisting Tim sit close so he could study his face.
"You know you got wrinkles round your eyes?" the artist asked.
"I do?"
"Yeah, you do. But don't worry;" Rafael said
reassuringly, "I'll put them in later."
Rafael is the figure spinning on the cover of the book
about A.R.T., 'Flying Colors', his little brother Jesus exclaiming,
"You made him look like a tornado!"
Some of Rafael's works have created controversy. The
real world subject matter Rafael chose to engage is apparently thought
by some to be inappropriate for a young man under their care during
the day. This controversy, as with controversies swirling around
certain artworks throughout history, was serious enough to have A.R.T.
booted from Rafael's school. The program collapsed and A.R.T. lost
contact with the fantastically talented kids there.
Then, with our alliance with Princeton University we were
able to create an independent program, which Rafael came to with
boldness, taking the bus on his own from Trenton.
At our Princeton studio program Rafael created 'Scarface',
the face part slowly becoming that of the artist, recognizable by all
that saw the canvas.
Star of the last show at A.R.T.space Gallery, a collector
offered a large sum for 'Scarface,' if Rafael would change the
cocktail that Scarface holds, to a non-alcoholic beverage.
"No way," the artist is quoted as saying in response to
such a deal. He passed on close to $1000. Real artists do not
compromise their vision.
All turned out well in that the head of Palmer Square
Inc., David Newton, purchased the piece.
A.R.T. is currently very close to closing a deal with
Rafael's school so that the program can return to establish another

exciting studio program – though no one knows what controversial
incidents Rafael may cause!
You can see the difference between Art and recreational
art. Art has the power to shake things up. This is Rafael and this
is A.R.T.

A.R.T. Open House/Painting Sale
A.R.T. will hold an open house in Princeton on Saturday, February 24
from 4-10 pm. Held at the home of one of A.R.T.'s longtime
supporters, Arlene Opatut, the open house will showcase some of the

hundreds of dynamic paintings from A.R.T.'s extensive collection.

Wine and refreshments will be served. As always, all proceeds from

the sale directly benefit A.R.T. and the artists in the program.
If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to this address for further
information. We look forward to seeing you there!
To view a portion of A.R.T.'s collection, visit our web gallery at:
http://artrealization.org/main/gallery/gallery.htm

sb!

Painting

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 19^th

1. Trees.

2. An insanely detailed blind contour of a sneaker. Should touch at least 3 edges of your page.

3. A blind contour self portrait in any reflective surface, NOT a mirror.

4. A figure study. Ask someone to sit still for you for 20 minutes. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of the page. Think about cropping, only draw the most interesting part. Highly detailed and accurate, pay attention to direction of the light source.

5. 4 more drawings of any still life objects, draw from direct observation and your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper, be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

Design Fundamentals

Sketchbook Assignment

Due: Feb 12

1. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

2. A still life object. Your drawing should touch all 4 edges of your paper, and be highly detailed and accurate. Pay attention to the light source (which direction is it coming from?), shadows, texture, and form.

3. Your hand holding something. Your drawing should touch at least 3 edges of your paper and be highly detailed. Pay attention to light, shadows, texture, proportion, and form.

ps, the password for the pics is "art"

have a good weekend!!