Thursday, October 23, 2014
Follow the eaglesneststudio on Instagram! Check out pictures of the studio and student artwork.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Student Art Exhibit at the Main Library
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4th
Oak Park Main Library, Children's Section
The artwork will be on display through the month of October. If you didn't make it to the opening reception I hope you can find another time to stop by and see the artwork!
The artwork will be on display through the month of October. If you didn't make it to the opening reception I hope you can find another time to stop by and see the artwork!
Friday, September 19, 2014
Self Portraits
This
year, all of the students created a self-portrait during their first art
lesson. In class we looked at examples of self portraits created by different
artists. The students could see that every artist has their own artistic style.
Before drawing their own portraits, we discussed facial proportions and how to
draw different types of hairstyles. The students chose how much of their body
to draw and from what point of view. We also discussed how to find the most
realistic colors to color skin, hair and eyes. Students did their best to make
their portraits as realistic as possible.
For
the background, they drew a place that describes something about them and what
they like. Some students drew real places that they've been or would like to
go; other students drew imaginary or fictional places. The goal of a
self-portrait is for the viewer to learn something about the artist, in
addition to what they look like.
View student self portraits on Artsonia.
Friday, August 29, 2014
What's new about Art this year?
NAME THE STUDIO
This year the art room is transforming into an art studio. The idea is that a studio is a space where artists can go to work on their art and express their own feelings and ideas. Students have been helping me think of a name for our studio. I'm collecting all the ideas and in the next few weeks we will vote on a name.
CHOICE ART
The studio is arranged in different stations, one for each type of art the students will learn about this year. This week the Drawing station was introduced and as the year goes on students will have the opportunity to work in Collage, Fiber Art, Construction, Painting and more!
As each station is opened, specific instructions will be given for working with the new materials and skills will be taught through required art assignments. Once the students have completed the required assignments and have shown they understand each skill, they will be able to work on their own ideas using those materials.
4TH and 5TH GRADES
Students in 4th and 5th grade earn a grade for art that is a part of their report card. This year they will be graded on the required assignments they complete in class that demonstrate their understanding of each skill taught as well as WOW projects they will complete at the end of each trimester.
What is a WOW Project?
This year the art room is transforming into an art studio. The idea is that a studio is a space where artists can go to work on their art and express their own feelings and ideas. Students have been helping me think of a name for our studio. I'm collecting all the ideas and in the next few weeks we will vote on a name.
CHOICE ART
The studio is arranged in different stations, one for each type of art the students will learn about this year. This week the Drawing station was introduced and as the year goes on students will have the opportunity to work in Collage, Fiber Art, Construction, Painting and more!
As each station is opened, specific instructions will be given for working with the new materials and skills will be taught through required art assignments. Once the students have completed the required assignments and have shown they understand each skill, they will be able to work on their own ideas using those materials.
4TH and 5TH GRADES
Students in 4th and 5th grade earn a grade for art that is a part of their report card. This year they will be graded on the required assignments they complete in class that demonstrate their understanding of each skill taught as well as WOW projects they will complete at the end of each trimester.
What is a WOW Project?
- a Wonderful, Original, Work of art
- Students will come up with their own ideas for their WOW projects and complete them using the materials available each trimester. In designing their project, they will need to incorporate at least one of the skills taught in class. By the end of the year, all the stations will be open and the students will have free choice of materials to use for their projects.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Monday, March 31, 2014
So you want to be a comic book artist?
Just for kids in 4th-6th grades! Artist Gene Ha is here to talk drawing, comics & making a living doing it. Learn how to draw anything and get answers to your questions about working for DC Comics, self-publishing & more.
Saturday, April 5, 2-3 PM
Main Library, 1st floor
Register in-person, at oppl.org/events or by calling 708-452-3420
Who is Gene Ha?
Gene is a Korean-American comic book artist who works for DC Comics. He was born in Chicago, grew up in South Bend, Indiana, and currently lives in Berwyn.
Learn more about the artist and check out his drawings:
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