Our Studio with Frank Korb: Discipline

Be Self-Disciplined. That is rule #5.

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End of the year survey. My kiddos gave a few minutes at the end to give some feedback. These were all anonymous and no names were attached to them so… I trust they were all honest about the writings. This was a GREAT year (all around) and I thank my artists and fellow staff members for the wonderful year.

What was your favorite artwork or project that you created this year, and why did you enjoy it so much?

• The landscape painting was fun because I was able to research someone and learn new ways to paint instead of just painting how I would normally do. Mixing the colors was also a very fun part because it helped me learn how to add different amounts to make a specific color I wanted.
• The still life was also one of my favorite units because it was the unit that was the reason I took art 2d design. It helped me learn a LOT about ways to shade, and the different types of pencils to use from darkest to lightest. Although this one took a lot of time, it was worth it!
• I liked the boxes because because they are cool to make and are accually things unlike little kid thing and people can buy them
• I liked taking pictures, I have never been able to go around the school and take pictures. In elementary school we never got to do anything like that.
• Photography. I enjoyed this because I participate in photography outside of school. I often go to theme parks, sports events, or just outside and take photos. In my outside of school photography I enjoy going outside with legos and making scenes from “A man in a huge world” to “plane crashes”. Photography relaxes me and helps me see the world differently.
• I think that my One-Point Perspective was my favorite unit because I always overlooked those beauties. Before, I almost always made a straight, humanlike view. I never thought about looking from below or above.

What was your least favorite artwork or project that we did this year, and what made it your least favorite?

• My least favorite unit was probably printmaking. It wasn’t that bad, but carving the linoleum took quite some time. Also it was very difficult to get the same amount of ink to press onto the paper each time. It was still a fun unit though.
• Doing the printing and ghost prints. It’s not that it was my least favorite it just felt more of a rushed project and not as fun as the other projects. I would like to do it again but maybe with a bigger print or a print that I more enjoy.
• clay because it felt to stressful
• i really didn’t like the camera portion because when we had to edit them it was really challenging getting it to load
• the one point perspective thing because it was kinda hard and like i didn’t get to put a lot of detail into it because i’m not that good at drawing and i didn’t really get to see because i was in the back of the room
• I think that the keepsake box was my least favorite unit because so many things could and went wrong. The occasional losing clay and it might dry out. One simple touch could ruin a slab. I also am not a huge fan of slipping and scoring, especially small pieces.

Looking back at the projects you disliked or struggled with, what is one thing that could have made that project better or more enjoyable for you?

• Maybe making a group art project. It could open up a lot more creativity and originality. It would show social skills and things like that.
• For the printmaking, I probably could’ve taken more time and attention when trying to evenly spread ink on the linoleum and try to maintain consistency.
• I could’ve made my cardboard piece more realistic to what I like. I didn’t realize that while we were making our cardboard project it was supposed to be a landscape. So I just put some random stuff on it.
• For the printmaking unit, I do not know what would make it better, but I might have had more fun if I knew about how to use the height of different objects better.
• I think I could have paid more attention on the pantings for the first project.

In your opinion, what was the absolute best part of being in this art class this year?

• The best part of art class was having really fun projects and having a teacher and peers that are capable of respecting others learning
• The whole semester was pretty amazing the whole time, but the drawing and painting units were a very great part of art as well
• Being able to move arround and sit with friends because it makes it more fun and a better experieence
• I think that the best part was having fun doing the artworks, like the clay boxes.
• mr.korbs jokes
• going outside and drawing.

What is something you would have liked to do differently this year if you had the chance? (e.g., more time on certain projects, different media, different themes, etc.)

• I would have planned out my kiln guardian better because near the end I was rushing trying to figure out what to do
• i would have payed more attention
• I would have taken my time more in the building protect because i hurried to get it done.
• I think I would like to focus more on how much I like rather than how it would affect my grade.

What suggestions do you have for next year’s class? Are there any specific art projects, materials, or techniques you think I should add?

• I wish we had the white charcoal pencils for still life, and it would be cool to have different ink colors for printing
• Once again I think they should go into this class with a positive attidute and enjoy what they get to do new in art class.
• Maybe we could have a free day with clay where you get to make whatever you want and you get to glaze and fire it.
• probabky camp snaps again because it was fun (6th grade photography)
• I think they should make a giant clay lizzard and they can learn how to paint it how they want.
• be sure to make sure you slip and score correctly or else
• Techniques. I think you should introduce the idea that when you watercolor, if you want to show light, first put the background color around it and then put the yellow for the light (wet on wet). It is really beautiful when I experimented with it on my makeshift canvas!

What is one piece of advice you would give to a student entering this art class next year?

• enjoy it you can be with your friendds doing amaxing things
• Try and have fun with whatever project you are doing because if you don’t have fun then you won’t enjoy it.
• just do your best, and even if you fail mr Korb will help you
• on the clay unit use the slip then score then slip again
• dont mess around with paint and colors and throw stuff around
• Don’t give up on something even if its hard and always trust your gut because it could always turn out nice.
• I think they should listen very well and have fun and meet new people but you have to pay attention in art when he wants you to.
• do your best and just try it, it does not have to be perfect.
• Don’t rush and enjoy all of it. Also don’t talk to your friends very loudly because we all know how that’s going to go (2026 5A S2 reference :).)