Art Projects
Monster Mugs
History of Art Project - Major Project
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Watch the Slideshow below to learn a condensed History of Art.
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Project GuidelinesClick here for Guidelines and Expectations for your Art History Project
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Monochrome Art
Create a piece of 2-D Art using a Monochromatic Colour Palette.
Examples of Monochromatic Art
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"Moon Glow" by Robbie Craig
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Artist Statement
An Artist Statement should reflect your thoughts on your artwork and tell the viewer a bit about the art and yourself that they would not get from just looking at the picture. See below examples of questions you can ask yourself while writing an Artist Statement:
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Cubism
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Google Slides Presentation of class project, with information videos, how-to's, examples, and project requirements.
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Sistine Chapel - Virtual TourTake a Virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel, painted by the Renaissance Artist Michelangelo.
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Chalk your Walk!
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We could all use a little more colour in our lives these days!
Imagine if your daily walk included some amazing chalk art? What can you create! Can you send a positive message to passer-bys? Can you create a beautiful mural on your driveway? Can you put yourself in the picture! (see examples below) If you have sidewalk chalk and a patch of usable cement or sidewalk, then this is the project for you! Remember to send me pictures of your creations! |
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Paper Airplanes!
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Can you make one of these Paper Airplanes? How far can it go?
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Silk - Interactive Generative Art
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Try out this amazingly fun, and somewhat addictive (because it's both fun and a great stress reliever!), site where you can create endless possibilities in Digital designs! (Click on the picture to the Right to access the website ----> )
Play around with the different controls on the Left (to bring up, click on the small coloured dot under the "share" button. The controls allow you to change the colour, symmetry, Mirror, and Spiral. Once you have created your masterpiece, you can share it with me by doing the following: 1) Click on "share". 2) There will be an option for "facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and email. Beside "email" you will see a link - click on that link to highlight it, press "ctrl-C" to copy, 3) then open up google classroom or an email to me (or use the submit form on this website) and press "Ctrl-V" to paste the link into the email/form. 4) Then send! Simple as that:) Enjoy! I really had fun with this site! |
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Painting using Homemade paints - Lessons from Traditional Aboriginal Art
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Paint hasn't always come from a bottle. But paint in one form or another has been used for over 40,000 years! Ever since the first cave man discovered that charcoal would leave a smudge on the cave wall, humans have been creating and experimenting with paint and colour in art.
For those interested in a history of Paint, watch the video to the Right ---------> Prehistoric Man, like all artists over time, used materials readily available in their environment to make their paints: charcoal and graphite rocks crushed up, yellow and red ochre (a powdery rock), calcite and even burned bones. These pigments were then crushed up super fine and mixed with a solvent or base like animal fat. See examples here of ancient paintings: |
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The Aboriginal Peoples of North America used similar methods to create their Paints. The People of the West Coast traditionally used materials like Graphite, crushed clam shells, Ochre, Mica (for shine), and iron oxide (rust) for the pigment and used things like Salmon egg oil and saliva as a base.
The use of Masks, painted with bright colours from the earth, were vital to the culture of the Coastal Peoples. The Potlatch was an important place to showcase these amazing creations. Click here to learn more about the Coastal Potlatch.
The use of Masks, painted with bright colours from the earth, were vital to the culture of the Coastal Peoples. The Potlatch was an important place to showcase these amazing creations. Click here to learn more about the Coastal Potlatch.
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Go to this website to check out examples of Aboriginal Artwork with Traditional Paint: (click on the picture below)
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Go here for a Virtual Tour of the Kwakwaka'wakw Potlatch on the Northwest Coast and get to witness the sounds and sights of a traditional Potlatch: (click on the picture below)
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Ideas for Creating Your Own Paint!!
So, what do you have around your house that you can make paint with?
First you need a solvent, or base. For this you need something that will dry. That could be Water or Glue or even egg yolks! (though ask your parents before using the egg yolks as you won't be able to keep this paint around for long or it will get very stinky!)
Next, figure out where your colour/pigment will come from. Examples of things you could use include: coffee grounds, mustard, beets, berries, chalk, tumeric, leaves, dandelions, grass, chili powder....the list goes on and on!
Grind the materials up and fine as you can, and then add them to the base of water or glue! And you have paint!
So, your challenge! Create your own paints and try painting with them! You could paint something specific, or just test out the colours on a piece of paper or cardboard!
Here are a few examples to get your creative juices going!
So, what do you have around your house that you can make paint with?
First you need a solvent, or base. For this you need something that will dry. That could be Water or Glue or even egg yolks! (though ask your parents before using the egg yolks as you won't be able to keep this paint around for long or it will get very stinky!)
Next, figure out where your colour/pigment will come from. Examples of things you could use include: coffee grounds, mustard, beets, berries, chalk, tumeric, leaves, dandelions, grass, chili powder....the list goes on and on!
Grind the materials up and fine as you can, and then add them to the base of water or glue! And you have paint!
So, your challenge! Create your own paints and try painting with them! You could paint something specific, or just test out the colours on a piece of paper or cardboard!
Here are a few examples to get your creative juices going!
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SD73 Young Artists 2020 Virtual Art Gallery: Scavenger Hunt!
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For this Scavenger Hunt, you need to find certain ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of Art and Design in the Artwork in this Gallery. (See below for link to Young Artists Gallery)
But what ARE the Elements and Principles of Art and Design? Check out these videos and posters to help you out: PRINCIPLES of Art and Design
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: ------------>
1) Watch the above videos and look at the Posters to understand more about the Principles and Elements of Design. 2) Choose any TWO Principles and TWO Elements of Design - now go through the SD73 Young Artists Gallery and find a piece of Art that you believe CLEARLY illustrates each Element and Principle. (so you will be choosing 4 artwork in total). You will need to give the name of the artwork and explain your reasoning on each piece and Submit through Your Google Classroom. For example: "I believe that Artwork "A" shows the Element of Texture because it shows the rough texture of the tree trunk as well as the soft texture of the flowers and leaves and a swirling texture in the background." |
ELEMENTS of Art and Design
The SD73 Young Artists Virtual Gallery can be viewed via computer by clicking this link (click on the picture):
If you are viewing via phone or tablet, download the Artsteps app, and then search "SD73 Young Artists" to view and interact with the gallery.
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Visual Journals
For this Project, create your own Visual Journal for at least One Month. Project Due beginning of June.
A Visual Journal is a Personal, Creative book that lets you keep track of important events through pictures and words and random thoughts. Unlike traditional Journals, an Art or Visual Journal relies more on pictures and scrapbooked items (newspaper clippings, etc.) than words, to record events.
This is a unique time in history we are living through and this visual journal will allow you to record events, feelings, sights, sounds etc. that you are experiencing during this time.
The idea of this project is to keep track of events using the journal over the next month or so (and even longer if you choose!).
A Visual Journal is a Personal, Creative book that lets you keep track of important events through pictures and words and random thoughts. Unlike traditional Journals, an Art or Visual Journal relies more on pictures and scrapbooked items (newspaper clippings, etc.) than words, to record events.
This is a unique time in history we are living through and this visual journal will allow you to record events, feelings, sights, sounds etc. that you are experiencing during this time.
The idea of this project is to keep track of events using the journal over the next month or so (and even longer if you choose!).
Examples of Visual Journal Pages:
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What is an Art Journal?
Why do we keep a visual journal? Watch the video below to see reasons behind this activity. |
Make Your Own Journal!
Don't have a journal or sketchbook you can use? Watch this video for directions on making your own journal/sketchbook using materials around the house! |
Celebrating Earth Day - April 22
Earth Art (Land Art) Project
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"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to Nature, we've lost our connection to ourselves." ~ Andy Goldsworthy
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"You walk over the Earth, and you don't realise that you have colours under your feet." ~ Herman de Vries
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Earth Art (Land Art): Is art made in nature using materials found in that specific site. The art is meant to be semi-permanent, wearing away over time in the same way as structures like Stonehenge or with the simple rise and fall of the tide.
Andy Goldsworthy: A British Land Artist known for his site-specific installations (meaning they were made at the site with materials from the site, as opposed to being transported there after being made) involving natural materials and the passage of time.
Watch the videos below to learn about Andy Goldsworthy's art and his artist process as a Land/Earth Artist.
Andy Goldsworthy: A British Land Artist known for his site-specific installations (meaning they were made at the site with materials from the site, as opposed to being transported there after being made) involving natural materials and the passage of time.
Watch the videos below to learn about Andy Goldsworthy's art and his artist process as a Land/Earth Artist.
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Earth Art Project Guidelines (What to do): Find your own patch of Nature - maybe it's the River, the woods, or even your own backyard! Find natural items in the environment there and gather them up. Start creating! Let your imagination be your only limit! Take a picture and send it to Mrs. Phillips through Flipgrid (see your Google Classroom for the access link) or by email: lphillips@sd73.bc.ca
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Examples
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Recycled Art Project
We are always told to Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle. But yet much of what we use, like shirts and car parts and old toys, end up in the garbage. So what if there was a different way?
These artists take Recycling to a whole new level!
Check out the webpage and video below to get some ideas about how Artists are turning "Garbage" into "Glorious Art"!
These artists take Recycling to a whole new level!
Check out the webpage and video below to get some ideas about how Artists are turning "Garbage" into "Glorious Art"!
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11 Artists Going Amazing things with Recycled Materials (click to view the website)
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Recycled Art Project Guidelines (What to do): Have a look around your house. Do you have some interesting items in your recycling bin? Are there some old broken toys or household items hanging around that you don't know what to do with? Old garden tools? Gather them up and get your imagination going! How can YOU turn "Garbage" into "Glorious"?!
Take a picture or video and send to Mrs. Phillips - either through Google Classroom or through Flipgrid (see instructions and access code via your google classroom).
Take a picture or video and send to Mrs. Phillips - either through Google Classroom or through Flipgrid (see instructions and access code via your google classroom).
Still Life Project
This information is to help you complete your Still Life Art Project as described in your assignment for Mrs. Phillips in your Google Classroom.
Examples of Artist's Still Life. #1 is by Artist Dave Pollot. #2 is by Artist Jos Van Riswick. All others are student art.
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Draw A Still Life in 5 Steps
Watch this video to get an idea of how to create and draw your own still life at home. You may use any medium you wish (pencil, pencil crayons, paint, charcoal, whatever!). Though I do suggest sketching it out in pencil first. You can draw the entire still life or zoom in and draw just a part of it. Remember to send me your pictures afterwards through Google Classroom - the Assignment will be there for you:) |
How-to-Draw Video Suggestions
I am putting just a few suggestions here. If you have found a good how-to-draw you'd like to share with the class, make sure you send me the link! Let's make this list grow!
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How-to-draw Optical Illusions.
For more optical illusions to draw, visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnifj-hFGWC8akbt7gn-vIc3E4Vuw213A |
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Schaefer Art Tutorials
For any of you wishing to improve your overall drawing skills, check out this channel. This Artist provides some amazing tutorials as well as pointers on everything from beginning drawing to overcoming the fear of failure in art. I've added one video to the right, but make sure you also check out the link below for the rest of his videos:) https://www.youtube.com/user/SchaeferArt |
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