Two months ago in my personal blog I blogged about a painting I had begun and since that time I’ve continued working on it on odds days off or when time allows. Hopefully the summer will afford me greater opportunities to work on my art. To date I have three paintings uncompleted. I would like to see at least two finished before the end of August.
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| “Buddha Glam” work in progress |
I’m proud of the work my students Grades 6 & 7 have done in the last few weeks. I can’t help but show it off!
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| Etchings and prints of individual hands. April 2012 |
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| Some students are really into the mechanics of the final major project of the semester. |
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| Skeleton hands made of sticks and wire. May 2012 |
April became the unofficial month for architecture in my classes Grades 1-4. I hadn’t planned this exactly, rather each class ended or began at a specific time when architecture would be the theme of the next project. While students and I discussed the influence of classical architecture of Greek and Roman designs on modern day works of art, we couldn’t help but use our imaginations and take our ideas of the future to paper. My 4th graders are still working on 3D designs based on their blue prints.
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| 4th Grade “blue prints” |
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| 1st Grade pop out houses. Exterior w/ interior. |
Comic book were the tool my parents used to hook me on reading which led to my love of drawing and eventually painting. I’m pleased that DC Comics is promoting a line of comic books produced for their younger fans. I’m encouraging students and parents to check out the new DC Nation app!
A great article about the importance of art education in the class!
Art Education Needs To Be Protected
A great way to follow up on my current work as an artist is through my Facebook page that was launched some months ago. Click on the link below!
laughter, 18″x24″, oil on canvas, 2012
I wanted to thank coworkers and parents as I recover from a serious accident that occurred a week ago. I had a second scare when I was brought back to the hospital due to internal bleeding. The prognosis is good, I’m home now, and should recover with time and lots of rest. As you might imagine I’m eager to continue with plans and projects with my students.
Best wishes!
It’s been a VERY successful winter semester at the Worcester Art Museum with lots of laughs and amazing creativity. After a brief respite I’ll be back March 24th to start anew with two new weekend classes. Check ’em out!
Drawing and Painting, 5-7 years old
Enjoy looking at paintings in the Museum. Then, have fun learning about color, texture and line while you create your own drawings and paintings with tempera paints, oil pastels, watercolors and much more!
Express Yourself!, 8-10 years old
Get inspired in the Museum and let loose your creativity. Experiment in sculpture, printmaking, paint and other materials to develop fun, colorful and experimental projects.
And in other news —
I’ve just signed on to teach a class for 3rd-5th graders starting in April at the New Art Center in Newton, MA!
Bring your ideas to life in this fun class that moves from 2D into 3D. Using architecture and the built environment as our theme, students will develop their ideas in drawings, and then use their drawings as a basis for creating 3D models and sculptures. If you can imagine a world underwater, or a city of tree houses, this class is for you!
“If you aren’t surrounded by creative people, it’s easy to fall into really boring repetitive pockets of energy and blandness.” – Nomi Ruiz, singer, songwriter, & performer
SWart Studio 