Intro to Painting – Watercolors and the Still Life
Janet Fish – DC MOORE GALLERY Oranges, 1972 Pastel on paper 28 x 31 1/2 inches
What are the TECHNIQUES that you are going to be using to develop these images? Refer back to your initial experiments in the process and make sure you are aware of and using EACH OF THEM in the final product. The intent is to learn them so they are your tools throughout the process.
HERE is the lesson and the STILL LIFE lesson as well.
Art Foundations – Ceramics and the CREATIVE VESSEL
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
Make sure you bring in some materials for a STILL LIFE in watercolors. Flowers, glasses, cups… we will get to the specifics in class. We are ALSO working through TECHNIQUES. HERE is the lesson and the STILL LIFE lesson as well.
Art Foundations
This week – ceramics / pottery / mugs and cups
We are going to be getting into the ideas of making some functional pottery as well as some that is more SCULPTURAL in nature so be ready to get your hands on some mud! CREATIVE VESSELS assignment is HERE.
Coli Pots and Slabs Pots are where we are headed… PINCH POTS as well.
Intro to Digital Art and Photography
This week – Digital Photography and COMPOSITION
Digital Photography and setting up compositions is where we are headed. It is not as easy as simply taking out the ol’ cell phone camera and clicking away… thinking and thought and planning and edits are all a part of the process. HERE is the assignment! ALSO – This is where we are headed for the NEXT work of art SO… let’s get thinking and planning so we are ready to go when the day comes! RECREATION through photography of a famous work of art and then… MORE!
It is SO GREAT to have you here today at the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year! (I can hardly accept that those are real years.) This is going to be a spectacular year for ART MAKING, LEARNING ABOUT ART, SEEING OTHER’S ART (and all that other academic stuff…).
What questions about ANYTHING do you have about our art class?
HOW can I help you feel ready for the year in our studio space?
What are your initial CONCERNS or FEARS about your time in this studio?
What SKILLS and SUCCESSES are you bringing to the class?
Take these answers and thoughts and share them with your NEW STUDIOMATE!
Look at ONE of the questions that your partner answered and then Let’s share some thoughts in the 10 minutes we have together (if we have time).
Welcome to the Fort Atkinson High School Art Studio!
I can hardly believe those are real numbers for years. Where has all the time gone? This begins my 28th year as an educator… almost half my life in a classroom (on the other side of the desk from the students). More years teaching than as a learner (although I am always learning). I look forward to new artists, new artworks, and new experiences. This is going to be a GREAT year.
Here is a quiet little view of my studio so that you can all see where I work as an artist. Enjoy the visit. If you are interested in seeing my artworks, visit http://www.FrankKorb.com.
Go out and get a BRANCH from the ground (or two) and let’s look a little deeper into the IDEAS of the POSITIVE and NEGATIVE spaces we all interact with (and more often than not) often miss. CLICK HERE for your activity!
Thank you to EVERYONE for working so hard and focused at becoming stronger and stronger artists. I know that I can challenge you to really think about the work you are making. Challenge you with techniques and ideas that are a little outside of your comfort zone. Push the ideas of self reflection and assessment until you are to the point of wanting to just make “pretty pictures.” But these are things we do as artists. SO… GREAT JOB!
Today we made EXQUISITE CORPSES. Below are out images from the day and below that is the video that started us off from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Thanks again and enjoy the art and the summer!
While I have tried to teach you many techniques and ideas and rules… these are 10 that I personally feel are ESSENTIAL to put into your practice. Thank you Sister Mary Corita Kent for the guidance.
We are going to CRITIQUE and REFLECT and SURVEY in all the classes. I hope that this final semester was fulfilling and productive for you all.
Please keep in mind the 7 parts of our standards and how you have been aware and practicing them. These are how we, as artists, continue to become stronger artists in our studios and our practices – no matter what we do are where they are.
Planning / Ideation
Concept
Technique
Composition
Craftsmanship
Studio Habits
Critique
Keep making art. Make art over the summer. Make art for yourself about yourself and about the things that are important to you. Thank you all.
Advanced Painting: Critique and Cleaning
Advanced Digital Art: Photography Book Critique and Clean your Drive.
Art Foundations: Collage and Poetry – self assess!
Intro to Painting: Cleaning and Survey.
Intro to Digital Art: Survey and Clean your Drives.
What can we say about the rest of the year. Below I will simply tell you what is on the horizon. That is all. Thank you for the INCREDIBLE WORK this year. The struggles in art are real BUT… it is all about showing up and getting the work done. Rule #7 is a FOCAL POINT of it ALL – The ONLY rule is WORK!
Advanced Digital Art and Photography: Handbook Cover Design – then we finish the PHOTO BOOKS
HANDBOOK COVER – this week we are cranking up our working habits and pushing to a fast deadline – welcome to the world of graphic design and deadlines – HARD AND FAST DEADLINES.
It feels lik eMondrian made a huge impact on the DESIGN WORLD as well as the painting world.
HERE is the larger Photography Book assignment – Let’s talk about the process and the layout ideas.
Art Foundations: Collage (and Poetry)
We are beginning to work on our COLLAGES! This is a FUN activity that allows one to play with the SPACE and FORM in a way that is loose and free (or tight and specific). Let’s learn about Romare Bearden and Della Wells in the process.
Thank you Della Wells for filling the space with SO MUCH to look at and take in. Collage and CONTEXT!
The making of one’s own hand bound book can be a lot of fun and very rewarding so… be attentive to the process we are going to be teaching and work at making this a worthwhile project.
Watercolor or drawing paper is up to you.
Intro to Digital Art and Photography: MONEY comes next… I mean LOGO Design Comes Next!
LOGO Design is the final project. We are finishing this up and presenting on WEDNESDAY. What to do with the remainder of the year? We will find out soon.
Some online artist selling their fast and fast logos… It is NOT that easy… But good on them for making money and a living. Gotta hustle!
What FRUSTRATES me about the idea of ONLINE LOGO DESIGN services is that they make it seem so instant, so easy. The REAL design takes time and thought and introspection as well as revision and revision and revision… It takes an ARTIST to do the work. This is not STRONG logo design… your designs are!
Art With Korb 
