As we got back into the swing of things, I gave out a brief survey to get to know my young artists a bit better and to see where they were in the process of thinking about art. Not everyone has gone through and answered the survey (and I will be squaring that up SOON) but most did. Here are some of the answers! I am excited to work with these folks and to see how they succeed in the visual arts!
What are two things you are excited about in regards to this class? *
- Korb, Painting
- I’m really excited to learn in general because this class seems low stress and something that I would enjoy doing.
- i’m not exactly sure although it was mentioned were doing and animal painting and im pretty excited for that
- I am excited to learn to be a better painter because over the summer I did numerous paintings I just wasn’t happy with and I would love to learn how to love my artwork and stick with it because a lot of the time I feel like throwing it away or whiting it out.
- im excited to learn about the different kinds of art and art history
- I am excited to work with a professional and learn
- doing art better than i used to . being in a art class this year bc i was not able to last year
- I’m excited to let myself be creative and make new friends
- Developing more skill in different artforms and getting a relaxing break after my first hour of advanced weights.
- The variety of art forms we will be doing and the opportunities this class provides.
- Experimenting with different types of art and meeting new people in the artistic environment.
What are two things you hope to LEARN / DEVELOP as skills or experiences in this class?
- i would like to learn how to paint fur/animals in general but specifically with water color, and learn new things to do/paint with acrylic
- My art skills in general, since I haven’t taken art since sixth grade.
- Adding more texture to my clay sculptures other than having a smooth surface and not worrying about how it will turn out but trusting the process.
- I want to learn to trust the process in my art work and try new things and styles.
- I just want to get more experience with artforms I usually don’t use, and get better at art in general.
- I hope to develop a better skill of understanding and gaining more creativity and get better at drawing or planning out a project,
- I want to be able to look at a photo I want to take or I have taken and see the elements of the photo as if it is not just a little photo but a piece of art. To learn the fundamentals of photography so if I decide to pursue it I can do it properly
- I hope to learn more techniques that other people use to do different art projects and I hope to develop my drawing/sketching art more because right now it’s not my strongest skill.
- A good understanding of the different variety and features of art and develop a larger and more skillful set of tools for future art classes.
What do you plan on doing to be successful in this studio course? STUDIO HABITS!
- I plan on practicing and focusing on my art, normally I just kind of paint with out thinking and it looks weird but I think that if I really focus I can make something great.
- getting as much time for art as possible
- Trying to not let myself be too perfectionistic about things.
- Using my ET time to finish art projects without falling behind and not talking with friends during class too much.
- I plan to work hard and make myself feel better about what my art works like.
- be more responsible and not quit when i don’t like what i drawn
- Working hard and trying new things, also coming in during ET and study hall
- going in during enrichment and study halls, working hard and not distracting myself
- Always listen to directions before just starting something, asking questions if I don’t understand something. Don’t talk while the teacher is talking.
- I’m going to always push myself to do my best and be as creative as possible so I can be unique to who I am and that will reflect in my artwork.
- I plan to be successful by getting lots of critique from my peers on ways to improve my art and talking with my friends to help them too
Describe your success in this class in 5 words.
- Try, learn, develop, execute, imagine
- fun , hardworking, foucused , listening , practieing
- i want to learn more
- Expanding horizons, trying new things
- persevere work try fail continue
- determined, achievable, believing, hard, time
- determined creative thoughtful emotionful balanced
- Work, time, perseverance, open minded, and creativity.
- Effort, Confidence, Progress, Satisfaction, and Finishing.
- working hard, concentrating, demanded, focusing
- very very very very good
- strong, positive, teamwork, persistent, kind
- do, there is no try
- Creative, inspiring, quality, beginner, artistic
These are only some of the great thoughts (and clever questions) that I posed. Ok 2022 – 2023… here we come!
Art With Korb 