Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the delay in getting my blog back up, but everything here is up and running now. Technical difficulties can be a hindrance. Anyway, what's going on in art this year? Tons!
For this year's art show in April we will be using a company called First Artworks. Stand by for more information regarding this new approach. We have a Star Wars theme this year, hmmm, imagine that...
Our behavior approach is the same as last year in art. Running in tandem with positive discipline, the children are on a three strikes and you are out system and a three cheers we celebrate you system.
In art, we are focused on having a great year to continue developing our skill sets. Drawing from life will be a strong focus. I believe when one learns to build on drawing knowledge of controlling line, shape, and space by looking at objects in real life - they are creating a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art. Our focus this year is to reveal how all art is compiled of basic shapes that all of us have known from kindergarten. We will investigate how the artist manipulates the shapes to create powerful works of art.
Below is a drawing I have done as an example of what our approach is with drawing.
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We are drawing what we see, not what we know. Check back for more info in the upcoming weeks.
C-ya!
Hale
