Off the Radar...

I am going to be away from my computer from Sunday until late Wednesday night. If I don't write to you don't think I am uninterested.

Actually, I am suddenly encouraged by the recent postings. Good work, you two!!!!

Remember you are making art for you not for me. It should be something that has meaning to you.

Mary's advice was good. Doing a small piece to get back into it again is a good idea. Then jump in with both feet and really go for it. Try to make art making a habit. It will get easier and more interesting. We have a lot to accomplish this year. Let's make it fun... not a drag.

Look at other people's work. THINK about what you want to say. then figure out how you can make that happen.

And please don't get hung up on "rules"!!!!!

Self Portrait: take two

These are my first two attempts at the self portrait, neither of which turned out exactly how I wanted. The original sketch looked a lot more like me but I think there is sort of a resemblance in the second painting.

Attack of The Thumbs!!

I know. I know. This wasn't in the assignment. I just have been putting this piece to the side and finally decided to finish it.  I recommend to all of you. before you do the assignments do something small on your own. It gets you to start to think and be back in the mood again. I'll put an actual assignment up soon! I promise! 

The picture explains how people are about their cellphones!! This is a message to all people who are on their phones 247. Stop!! People hate it when you are constantly on the phone while you are with them.  It's rude!!! After looking at this you should have learned a valuable lesson to not ever be on the phone when other people are present. Thank you for your time :). You think I should send this in to a cellphone supplier?? for an ad? 

P.S. I am not pointing any fingers at the girls in our class. (Just in general) 

jsyk... just so you know

I am going to be without internet access for the week... or at least until Thursday.

I will be back in touch after that. My tablet is in for a "tune up" this week at school and I will be in Columbus - so I am without my MAC. If I get a chance I will try to check in at a local library to get online. I have looked at Google maps to see where one is in the area.

Besides I need to get a Columbus library card. Hmmm... that sounds strange, but stranger things have happened in life.

PS. Trish, if you read this, I hope you're having a good summer and let me know if you hear about AP before I do. (Yes I noticed you are a follower. Right now I could use a couple of good leaders!)

tc all

make some great art

Maybe I didn't make it clear...*scratching head*

Well it's getting close to 2 weeks since school has let out. Interestingly enough, I still don't see any new artwork on here. Maybe I wasn't as clear as you needed me to be. Maybe you are waiting so that you are not the first one. Maybe you're thinking "Age before beauty". Maybe you're not thinking at all. I don't know. But here's what I'm thinking:

Work is always better when it is thoughtfully made. A little research, a few thumbnails, a bit of hocus-pocus and there ya' go - Artwork! It's not all that hard, but you do have to put forth the effort. As I am thinking about the summer assignment, I remember there being enough pieces assigned that there is one for each week. Some of you may not have done the math yet. Some of you may need a bit of a break from school before you jump back into the process. But the truth is you're starting to make me wonder.

I wonder if they are going to do those pieces?

I wonder if I wasted my time making that whole summer assignment packet?

I wonder if they have lost it already?

I wonder if they are going to wait until the last minute to do them all?



Keep a few things in mind:

*Whether or not you are fulfilled when doing ANYTHING depends on your state of mind. If you approach the event with an open mind and a positive outlook, or hoping to learn something, then you will probably enjoy the experience more.

*You make better art if you don't wait until the last minute and try to rush to get everything done in a short amount of time.

*This is an opportunity to keep in touch with each other throughout the summer in regard to the topic of art. You can blog about whatever, but I will not be joining you on Facebook, so if you want some feedback, here is where I am.

*Art in the fourth year, whether AP or Portfolio, is an elective. That means it is YOUR CHOICE to be a part of this. That is a cool deal but as with all cool deals it carries some responsibility. You have to participate in a MEANINGFUL WAY.

*As you apply to the schools you hope to attend, there will be many others fighting for a spot too. They may have spent some of their summer making art. Who do you think will fare better?

*Then there's the issue of the grade book... enough said about that.

So again I "invite you to get involved. Make some art, read about some art, do anything that you can post and write about on here. Let's get this thing going. Who will assume the leadership role(s) for the group this year?
... just wondering...

the art exam

this is my kitten macy. macy likes to attack anything that moves. she saw me with colored pencils and was intrigued. this is her trying to eat the colored pencil as i color