After discussing the color wheel with my students I wanted to put their knowledge to the test with a quiz. The ability to go down the list and discuss different color combinations and explore various color schemes let me know how well students will do when we move on to the next part of our color project.
Upcoming: Andy Warhol introduction to Color Wheel: Four Quadrant Paintings
Introduction to the color wheel is an overwhelming project that students and teachers often find to be a stressful process. My answer to this is a step-by-step class painting inspired by Andy Warhol. After explaining the history of Andy Warhol and his influence on the art world as a whole I hope to create a more clear and easy to understand tool for students to create their own versions of his iconic repetitive paintings.
Upcoming: Karl Lagerfeld Project
Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty
The current theme of the Met Gala is Karl Lagerfeld: A line of Beauty. This is of course a tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld. For the upcoming fashion classes I will be preparing a project revolving around this theme and the work of Karl Lagerfeld.
Preview of project information packet that will be given to students
Block Print Bandanas
Block Print Bandanas
My first project among my students is going over quite well! Students are very receptive to working on multiple different surfaces and appreciate the more hands-on type of work that goes into printmaking.
This project was done with two studio art classes, grades 10-12 at the Brentwood High school
Student work
Creating this project was rooted primarily in creating an experience that students at any skill level can engage with. Those who were more interested in drawing were able to create prints that were more complicated as opposed to those who were not. Students with more of an interest in layout design and pattern making were able to create interesting designs using the blocks they had made and students who did not have a particular interest in art making period did still find the project engaging as I noticed many appreciating getting to create a piece they can wear themselves.
The Structure of this Project
Sketch and Transfer
Students are given the opportunity to design an icon/logo, use a premade design or find their own design online. Once students have their designs they are instructed on how to transfer the icon onto their block by tracing it onto the linoleum tile
Carving and Cutting
Students are then instructed on proper carving techniques as well as provided fabric to cut with pinking shears
Printing
Students are then instructed on proper printing techniques, which then creative freedom over color and layout are put in their hands.
Students’ work is then put to dry and graded. All in all, students were very receptive to this project and appear to appreciate a different approach to their art projects.
