Friday, October 29, 2010

Due Dates! Hooray!

Monday 11/1- AP Homework #3 is due
Wednesday 11/3, beginning of class- completed interior drawing is due.

No work will be accepted for quarter one after Wednesday 11/3.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Field Trip October 22

Just some info about our art-cation:
We leave at 8:30, come to the Art room after first period.
We should return by 2pm, but have a back up plan if we do not.
We will be outside for at least 30 minutes doing a sketchbook activity, so dress appropriately.
Bring money or a bag lunch.
Menu with prices for the Cafe at the National Gallery:
http://www.nga.gov/pdf/cascadecafe_menu.pdf

Sketchbook Entry Prompts for October 29

Capture a sense of sin with achromatic colors. Theme: eternal connection.

Prepare a piece in a folk art style. Using green colors, evoke a sense of worry and place the subject in a dark alley.

Prepare a piece in a mannerist style. Using dark colors, evoke a sense of hope and place the subject in the Barbary Coast.

Show a priestess, and hugging. Theme: burning bright. It should contain a bald head or Chia pet, and use primarily neutral colors.

This is a picture of a governess and a boy who cries in a lush garden, with a theme of eternity.Use a limited color palette.

Using a predominantly complementary color scheme, show a character in a mood of nervousness. Experiment with the amount, angle, harshness, origin, source, or color of the lighting.

Using a predominantly purple color scheme, show a bishounen (beautiful boy) in a mood of rejection. Listen to a style of music that you usually don't listen to while creating.

Using grey colors, evoke a sense of disgust and place the subject in Venice.

Monday, October 11, 2010

ARTAY PARTAY!-- Change in meeting time!!!

Studio Night
October 19, 2010
MINOR CHANGE IN MEETING TIME!!!! 4:30-7pm. Feel free to bring some nibbles!
I apologize for the change, but I have to accommodate another appointment.

Field Trip October 22

Please remember-- your slip and 10$ is due to Miss Leatherman by October 19.
This includes signatures from all of your teachers-- don't forget!!!

Newspaper Composition

Have these finished Monday 10/18 for a critique in class!

College Night TONIGHT!!!

Fine Arts College Night
TONIGHT
Long Reach High School
7-9pm
6:45 Registration

Friday, October 8, 2010

AP Students-

You must show me your in-progress Concentration work Monday October 11, 2010 for a 50 point grade.