I wish you ALL the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of New Year’s.
Thank you to my students for making this an incredible, productive year of art and learning. Thanks to my fellow staff members for collaborative learning opportunities for our students and one another. Thanks to my administrators for continued support of our students and the visual and other arts. Thank you to the art club members and leaders for makingthe extra time so worthwhile asks teaching out to kids not immediately involved in an art class. Thanks to all my followers and friends in the digital platforms for the sharing of ideas and support.Thanks to all the artists of the past and present for inspiring our artists of the present and future. Most importantly, thank you to my family for all your love and support. I hope all your days are filled with JOY, HAPPINESS and AWE INSPIRING ART!
“If I persist, if I continue to try, if I continue to charge forward, I will succeed.” — Og Mandino
“And even if you don’t succeed… there is NOTHING wrong with failure (just get back and try again – and again – and again…).” – Frank Korb
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE!
What level of stain will happen on your work? I do NOT know for 100%.
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
What lesson do you hope to communicate to your audience as these works get wrapped up? What is the MAIN IDEA behind your sculpture? 3 sentences – FULL SENTENCES!
LAST DAY WITH Ceramics. If there is ONE LESSON you take away from this experience… what would that be?
Painting: Wrap up before break – what will you come back to?
How are you going to face the time of NOT working on your paintings over the break? Perhaps set up a studio of your own at home?
Goals:
2.1Ac: Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
How are you going to handle being away from these paintings for almost TWO WEEKS? What do you feel about the benefits of taking home your WATERCOLORS and some watercolor paper to create a FEW self-portraits (or of others?)
What have you done well in your painting today? Step back and have a 3 minute CONVERSATION with a classmate (or two) and WRITE OUT SOME THOUGHTS IN YOUR SKETCHBOOKS so when you come back you can look and remember.. Allow some REAL TIME to have a REAL CONVERSATION here. Listen to one another.
AP Studio Art – PAINT and CONCENTRATE!
Ah Bob Ross… focus on the work you have begun and the happy mistakes that will happen along the way.
Goals:
2.2Ad: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.
Day two of the week? Why are you working on for the next 46 minutes to SET YOU UP FOR THE BREAK?
What are you taking home?
TODAY – yes – over break – at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 7 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING? I know that reading isn’t on the top of your list of things to do in this class. If you read and get the work done OVER BREAK – you will hopefully LEARN SOMETHING and demonstrate that in your posts. PARTIAL CREDIT – but some is better than none.
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
“If I persist, if I continue to try, if I continue to charge forward, I will succeed.” — Og Mandino
“And even if you don’t succeed… there is NOTHING wrong with failure (just get back and try again – and again – and again…).” – Frank Korb
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE!
Check out this photo – can you click on it and look at the GREAT BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE?
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
At what point in this process, and think hard about this, did you finally become comfortable with the process of sculpting to communicate your message about BULLYING?
What is the biggest success you had in the creation of this sculpture? How well do you feel it communicates your message?
Painting and AP Studio Art – PAINT and CONCENTRATE!
Bob Ross made art making look SO EASY… we know the truth – it is a lot of hard work! Get to it!
Goals:
Painting: What do you see about your artwork that STANDS OUT to you as needing a bit of work? Is there anything that you are immediately “bothered” by? Is there anything that stands out as “GREAT?”(2.1Ac: Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.)
AP Studio Art: What 3 STRENGTHS are you carrying forward into your newest series of concentration pieces? How has your skill improved as you have gotten half-way through the school year. ( 2.2Ad: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.)
Painting: Biggest, Best parts of the oil painting process for you? Have you got something you’d lean on as a great NEW learned skill or bit of knowledge?
AP Studio Art: What are you going to be working on OVER BREAK to continue to be productive artists?
TUESDAY (yes… tomorrow over break) at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 7 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING? I know that reading isn’t on the top of your list of things to do in this class. If you read and get the work done OVER BREAK – you will hopefully LEARN SOMETHING and demonstrate that in your posts. PARTIAL CREDIT – but some is better than none.
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
“Failing isn’t bad when you learn what not to do.” — Albert Einstein
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE! Lincoln Monument Bas Relief.
Lincoln finished sculpture… Visit the website HERE!
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
What portions of your sculpture do you see as ADDITIVE, SUBTRACTIVE, and MANIPULATIVE? Describe in DETAIL the areas – use imagery as descriptors.
What was the biggest challenge you had with using clay and creating a three dimensional artwork? Monday is the LAST DAY – make sure you are wrapping it up TIGHT for the weekend.
Painting – Finish the MID Crit – “I don’t want to do a mid-crit – I’m not DONE!” PAINTINGS by the WUHS Painting Class – HERE!
Edward Hopper’s Self-Portrait – Background has a feel of one of his other paintings… what’s happening in YOURS?
Goals:
7.1Ac: Recognize and describe personal aesthetic and empathetic responses to the natural world and constructed environments.
What’s been the biggest / best thing you have learned about the use of oil paints this week? What has taking this portrait from a continuous line contour drawing helped you with in making the painting? If you HAD TO EXPLAIN – why is this working or not working for you?
Last day of the week. What do you see as needing attention MONDAY? What makes you want to skip second hour and continue to paint? Edward Hopper
AP Studio Art – CRIT TIME!
Tonight at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 6 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
Donald Sultan – WEBSITE! Working on YOUR body of work!
Goals:
2.1Ad: Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
Friday – Day to work. How did your conversation go with Mr. Korb yesterday? It didn’t – going to happen TODAY! What are your plans for your new works? Let’s get yourself working. Give yourself a few moments to think about the work you have ahead of yourself and write them out for your own good.
What have you lined up for the weekend? What are you taking home with you this weekend? Are you done with your website?
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
“Failing isn’t bad when you learn what not to do.” — Albert Einstein
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE! Lincoln Monument Bas Relief.
A DETAIL as the work is finishing up… How are YOU finishing up? We have 4 works days until break… These will sit out and DRY over break… Hamilton’s Website is HERE.
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
What has been your FAVORITE or LEAST FAVORITE part of working with clay. Please tell me WHY you LOVE or DON’T LOVE using this material. Please be specific.
What do you see as needing to be RESOLVED for the end of the project TOMORROW? Know that it is the LAST day to work. PAUSE 10 minutes before the end of class.
Painting – Finish the MID Crit – “I don’t want to do a mid-crit – I’m not DONE!” PAINTINGS by the WUHS Painting Class – HERE!
3.1Ac: Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision.
How did you take FIRST HALF of the mid crit yesterday? What does the critique REALLY do to help you with your work? Stop and THINK ABOUT THIS. Do not just blow this off… why is the reflection important and helpful in the LEARNING?
What is the part of the painting that helps to UNIFY it all? Are you using LINES to unify the work? Are you using COLOR to unify it all? Are you using something else? Take a moment and look at the work from a distance and consider if it is unified? EXPLAIN.
AP Studio Art – CRIT TIME!
Tonight at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 6 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
Even Vincent Van Gogh – a man head of his time – but not appreciated in his time – used a sketchbook to paint the works that seem to be so spontaneous.
Goals:
2.1Ad: Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
What can you talk to Mr. Korb about regarding your new works in concentration? Take a moment and write out a brief thought. Let’s get focused.
How did / are your new ideas coming along? Any PROBLEMS that you see coming up right away?
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
“Failing isn’t bad when you learn what not to do.” — Albert Einstein
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE! Lincoln Monument Bas Relief.
A DETAIL of the Ed Hamilton work… How are you DEVELOPING yours? Ed Hamilton Website HERE!
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
How does working three dimensionally make you think differently about the making of art than working on the collage (2D work) did?
What are you seeing in the works of others that you find successful? What are you doing that OTHERS could learn from? PAUSE 10 minutes before the end of class. GIVE COMMENTS in one anothers RUBRIC – PAPER COPY.
New Frozen Doll for sale… Make an Offer. I found this online last night and thought Mary might be interested. Should we gather our money and buy it for her? Goals:
3.1Ac: Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision.
MID CRIT – Let’s step back and take a minute and look at the works together. Think about the time you spent working on your paintings… What are 3 things you are happy about? What are 2 things you are concerned about? What is One thing you admire about a classmates work?
Crit – Listen to one another – what has been said and what did you say? Write down one comment about YOUR WORK that you feel will help yourself with your work as you move forward. Kasmir Malevich
AP Studio Art – CRIT TIME!
Tonight at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 6 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
What challenges did you have in getting started last week on Friday with the clay? REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ARTWORK: Subtractive, Additive, and Manipulation to the clay. These techniques are REQUIRED in the FINAL Sculpture.
What was the largest success you have in today’s work? Take a look at the rest of the classes work BEFORE we clean up. PAUSE 10 minutes before the end of class.
Vincent van Gogh’s Self Portrait – How’s your entire COMPOSITION coming along?
Goals:
2.1Ac: Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
What specifically do you dislike or like about the use of the material that oil paint is? Please explain your thoughts. It is important to reflect on the work you are doing and the lessons that the new materials teach you.
What advances are you making in your painting today? Step back and have a 3 minute CONVERSATION with a classmate (or two). Allow some REAL TIME to have a REAL CONVERSATION here. Listen to one another.
AP Studio Art – CRIT TIME!
Tonight at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 6 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
2.2Ad: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.
Yesterday’s lack of critique went… As I write this… I do not know… How did yesterday’s class time go? What do YOU take away from the critique? I know some take things away, but what do you?
G: What have you got lined up for your next 3 CONCENTRATION Works? Write out a brief explanation of the work you feel you have lined up. What are your ideas?
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
“Failing isn’t bad when you learn what not to do.” — Albert Einstein
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE! Lincoln Monument Bas Relief.
Young Abraham Lincoln – Lincoln Monument Site – Let’s visit the Ed Hamilton Website.
Goals:
1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
What challenges did you have in getting started last week on Friday with the clay? REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ARTWORK: Subtractive, Additive, and Manipulation to the clay. These techniques are REQUIRED in the FINAL Sculpture.
What was the largest success you have in today’s work? Take a look at the rest of the classes work BEFORE we clean up. PAUSE 10 minutes before the end of class.
Jan Van Eyck – 15th Century and it Still Looks NEW (not really)!
Goals:
2.1Ac: Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
Step back and LOOK AT YOUR painting. It’s been a weekend. What are you seeing as being successful at this point? What are you seeing as needing attention.
How has this painting been new and worthwhile for you? What lessons have you learned about using different materials?
AP Studio Art – CRIT TIME!
Tuesday at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 6 is due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
What can we talk about?
Goals:
2.2Ad: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.
Well… it has been a couple of weeks since we’ve talked. Sit for a MOMENT and think back on the past 2 weeks… What have you accomplished? Write out your accomplishments please
What did you accomplish today to be even MORE ready for tomorrow’s critique? Bring a snack and a coffee (or tea, or something to make yourself more comfortable!)
Thanks for the nod towards my thoughts on communicating with Parents, Students and the WORLD on Teach.Com. I appreciate the recognition.
This link is for those of you who have misplaced, lost, forgotten where you placed it, became lazy, became whatever… print out a new copy of the packet (pages 25 – end of document) and get a folder to keep it in. You have been asked to revisit the ideas of the GOALS and OPENING QUESTIONS – Let’s END THE YEAR on an UP NOTE!
“Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing.” — John Andrew Holmes
LET’S TALK MISSING WORK…
All work that you have missing as of RIGHT NOW… will be DUE… DUE… DUE TODAY! That’s it – no more days. The end of the semester is coming up fast(?) 4 more weeks… but I cannot wait on ANYMORE late work. (BTW… progress reports go out tomorrow! SURPRISE!)
Studio Art 360 – BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE!
LARGE GROUP Slide Show Project – Let’s SEE it HERE!
And we are looking at the LAST Romare Bearden example – go look him up on your own!
Goals:
7.1P: Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.
What are three textures you are going to have to interpret into your BAS – RELIEF sculpture from your collage?
How are you going to keep the clay from drying out over the weekend? What techniques are REALLY important to be using to make sure any ADDITIVE clay really HOLD TIGHT to the clay you are adding it to?
Elizabeth Peyton? Who knows – THIN THIN THIN Oils… what are you EXPERIMENTING with?
Goals:
10.1Ac: Utilize inquiry methods of observation, research, and experimentation to explore unfamiliar subjects through art-making.
What differences, likes, preferences do you now FEEL / HAVE about ACRYLIC Paints and OIL Paints?
What are your thoughts about the painting as you have had a few / couple of days working on your portrait? Explain your thoughts to your classmate before you pack up today? Oil Painting Close Up:
AP Studio Art – 2 Works Due MONDAY! Website TOO!
Tuesday at MIDNIGHT CHAPTER 5 was due in Art and Fear Blog. Who’s NOT READING?
Richard Estes at work – No Projector, No Video, Nothing but SKILL!
Goals:
2.1Ad: Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
Thinking about the work that you are doing… what are the visual skills that you feels you are developing? how has this year been beneficial to you so far?
What is the ONE SKILL that you feel would be worth your time to continue to FOCUS and CONCENTRATE on?
***ASSIGNMENT in ONE WEEK (NEXT Monday) Adventure Image and Still Life FOCUSING ON and being able to SPEAK ABOUT an ELEMENT and PRINCIPLE Specifically… and MONDAY (Change of HEART) – Website is DUE – Statements on your NAME PAGE, 6 Concentration Works Uploaded, How many BREADTH works do you have done? ***
Art With Korb 
