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Week 12 – New Works are coming our way!

I can communicate in positive ways to get my needs met.

A day at Expo Chicago brought back a great number of images and ideas… here is one image and then a quote from a different artist. I wish I’d have seen the name of the artist above.

“It doesn’t matter if the story is precisely true…it’s about you telling the story. It’s almost like going to a rock concert where the audience sings along with the performer. I want the viewer’s experiences to be echoed in the work as they are reflected back in the canvases.”

— Nir Hod – Artist

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes (Last day) and then PHOTOGRAPHY

Keepsake boxes and the final few days… what are your ideas for the surface decoration and embellishment.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

Children hard at work at school in Iowa, 1954.

Gordon Parks The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock

7th Grade: PORTRAITS (and we wrap it up) and then PHOTOGRAPHY and Identity

and then PHOTOGRAPHY

How are we able to use these ideas in NEW ways… I wish I knew who did this because it is a REALLY great approach to talking the neurographic breakdown of the contours in another direction!

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: Zentangle, Parabola, Line and Shape Design… A lot to think about.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Wheel Thrown and Plaster Sculptures.

Nir Hod, Scratches of Butterfly, 2023, Marble and Butterfly Specimen, 18” x 4.5” x 3”, Michael Kohn Gallery

Link to lesson plans HERE!

SHORT LIST of Florian Gatsby

Florian’s List of videos – 12 Videos

Earth Nation Ceramics

Earth Nation Ceramics List of Beginner’s Videos HERE – 30 TOTAL but you don’t need them all

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Week 11 – New Works are coming our way!

I can communicate in positive ways to get my needs met.

#69: Color is not Neutral: It has an emotional component. Certain colors have specific associations and induce certain responses. Learn what they are. When you use color, try to determine and understand the accompanying emotional response and how to use it effectively. Color has a visceral impact. Kit White 101 Things I Learned in Art School

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes (Last couple of days)

Keepsake boxes and the final few days… what are your ideas for the surface decoration and embellishment.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

7th Grade: PORTRAITS (and we wrap it up)

How are we able to use these ideas in NEW ways… I wish I knew who did this because it is a REALLY great approach to talking the neurographic breakdown of the contours in another direction!

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: Zentangle, Parabola, Line and Shape Design… A lot to think about.

Victor Vasarely and his work with shape and design and distortion of it all!

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Wheel Thrown and Plaster Sculptures.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

SHORT LIST of Florian Gatsby

Florian’s List of videos – 12 Videos

Earth Nation Ceramics

Earth Nation Ceramics List of Beginner’s Videos HERE – 30 TOTAL but you don’t need them all

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Week 10 – Welcome to 4th Quarter

I can choose solutions to problems and describe the impact of my choices on myself and others.

51: Learn the basic principles of color. There are three primary colors: red, blue, and yellow. They are the building blocks of all other colors. The secondary colors are violet (blue and red), green (blue and yellow), and orange (red and yellow). They are composed by the equal mixture of two primaries. All other colors are referred to as tertiary, because they are mixtures of a primary and a secondary color. Kit White 101 Things to Learn in Art School

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes

Lids and Feet – I hope everything stayed damp!

7th Grade: PORTRAITS

Artist and Teacher Kathy McMillian’s Work – Lovely – how are your works coming?

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements… Last Days and CRITIQUE!

Pierre Bonnard! What a GREAT SPRING BREAK FIELD TRIP I had!

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: WRAP IT UP – Intro to Wheel Thrown and Plaster Sculptures.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

SHORT LIST of Florian Gatsby

Florian’s List of videos – 12 Videos

Earth Nation Ceramics

Earth Nation Ceramics List of Beginner’s Videos HERE – 30 TOTAL but you don’t need them all

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MORE Korb images from SPRING BREAK 2024… What are YOU up to?

We in the Korb household hope you are having a GREAT time as the 4th quarter is just around the corner. All our best as we enjoy our nation’s capitol.

Here are some MORE of the images of me and my family as we enjoy and learn and experience and WALK DC.

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes

What can you KEEP SAFE in a KEEPSAKE BOX? This is an example of a two part ceramic drawing by Derek from the Great Pottery Throwdown. His KEEPSAKE BOX fits inside the larger TV sculpture and holds a TIE that was his dad’s.

7th Grade: PORTRAITS

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements…

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Totem INSPIRED art

Herb Alpert – musician and sculptor – works are a bit more gestural than precise. Here is a link to some of his works.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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WELCOME to SPRING BREAK!

We in the Korb household hope you are having a GREAT time as the 4th quarter is just around the corner. All our best as we enjoy our nation’s capitol.

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes

What can you KEEP SAFE in a KEEPSAKE BOX? This is an example of a two part ceramic drawing by Derek from the Great Pottery Throwdown. His KEEPSAKE BOX fits inside the larger TV sculpture and holds a TIE that was his dad’s.

7th Grade: PORTRAITS

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements…

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Totem INSPIRED art

Herb Alpert – musician and sculptor – works are a bit more gestural than precise. Here is a link to some of his works.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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Week 9 – End of Third Quarter – SPRING BREAK in 5 days.

Della Wells is a friend of mine in the Milwaukee Art World and I am fortunate to know her. Here is a WONDERFUL article about her and her work!

I can describe how the level of intensity of emotions in myself and others impacts thinking and behaving.

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes

What can you KEEP SAFE in a KEEPSAKE BOX? This is an example of a two part ceramic drawing by Derek from the Great Pottery Throwdown. His KEEPSAKE BOX fits inside the larger TV sculpture and holds a TIE that was his dad’s.

7th Grade: PORTRAITS

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements…

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Totem INSPIRED art

Herb Alpert – musician and sculptor – works are a bit more gestural than precise. Here is a link to some of his works.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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Week 8 – We are finishing a lot of work and looking at POST-IMPRESSIONISM in a couple of studios as well.

Della Wells is a friend of mine in the Milwaukee Art World and I am fortunate to know her. Here is a WONDERFUL article about her and her work!

I can describe the importance of building relationships between diverse groups of people.

Test Anxiety

Be prepared
Have a positive attitude
Learn to relax
Take your time
Talk to an adult if you need help.

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes

What can you KEEP SAFE in a KEEPSAKE BOX? This is an example of a two part ceramic drawing by Lois from the Great Pottery Throwdown. Her KEEPSAKE BOX fits inside the larger dog sculpture.

7th Grade: PORTRAITS

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements…

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Totem INSPIRED art

https://ketchikanstories.com/ketchicon/chief-johnsons-totem-pole/totem-pole

Great image and a wonderful article to read about the meaning and making of indigenous totem poles… we will be taking time to look this over – how about you?

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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Week 7 – We are finishing a lot of work and looking at POST-IMPRESSIONISM in a couple of studios as well.

I can use self-reflection to understand how my personal values influence my decisions.

Test Anxiety

Be prepared
Have a positive attitude
Learn to relax
Take your time
Talk to an adult if you need help.

#17 Drawing is About Mark Making “Every mark has a distinct character and quality.Every mark is a signature. Variations in pressure and weight is the visual equivalent of intonation. Marks, or lines, of consistent weight or thickness surrounding a figure or object will flatten the image. Tapering or breaking a line in a curve can connote a highlight or make the curve flow. Also, a tentative line will read as such. Give every mark or line authority and make sure it serves a purpose. Try to use only the marks you need.” 101 Things Learned in Art School, Kit White, 2011, MIT Press

What kind of mark making are you making?

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: One Point Perspective – Wrap up PAINTING and mount them for the world to see.

https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection/s0047v1962

Van Gogh’s Bedroom at Arles has gone through some changes… let’s see what they were.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

7th Grade: Paper Mache and FUNCTIONAL ART

Paper Mache Pottery

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: LANDSCAPES and 4 art movements…

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Claymation – Totem INSPIRED art

Great image and a wonderful article to read about the meaning and making of indigenous totem poles… we will be taking time to look this over – how about you?

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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Week 6 – WOW! More work time and NEW work time… WORK TIME!

I can choose solutions to problems and describe the impact of my choices on myself and others.

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” — Zig Ziglar

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.

6th Grade: One Point Perspective – Wrap up drawing and PAINT!

Hwang Seonate – Korean Artist – One and Two Point Perspective Artworks / Lightboxes. Let’s take a look… Click on the image and let’s see what happens in the the ART WORLD TODAY with perspective artwork.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

7th Grade: Paper Mache and FUNCTIONAL ART

Claes Oldenburg, “Empire” (“Papa”) Ray Gun, 1959. MoMA

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade 2D Design: Photoshop and FIRE and LANDSCAPES!

Link to lesson plans HERE!

8th Grade Sculpture: Claymation – Claymation and Assessment then CLAY!

AJ Simpson and their TOTEM inspired GARDEN ART… Learn more about them here.

Link to lesson plans HERE!

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#TGIF – Seriously – a LONG and CHALLENGING week!

“If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less”

General Eric Shinseki

Taliesin – Frank LLoyd Wright’s Home and School. A look at my weekend HERE!

Drawing: FAUVISM and CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITS!

Ah Matisse! http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/matisse/matisse.mme-matisse-madras.jpg

Goals:

  • 6.1Ac: Make, explain, and justify connections between artists or artwork and social, cultural, and political history.
  • What is your reaction to the 1 works of art that is in front of you today. FIRST INITIAL REACTIONS! If you are done with your drawing – this is a day to WRAP up your written critique. If you are still drawing – you have a lot more on your plate in the critique end of things.
    • TODAY! We are going to 1) make photographs of the work we have RIGHT NOW and 2) go to the COMPUTER LAB (Laptops). Fill out the Google Form and then 3) insert images from today into the GOOGLE DOCUMENT.
    • SHARED FOLDER OF IMAGES HERE

Reflection: What did you take away from today’s written critique? SERIOUSLY – What are you taking away from the process of writing about your works?

Studio Art 360: The Grid – Let’s Review…

Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol. http://puffin.creighton.edu/museums/archive/7_abarnett/marilyn.jpg

Goals:

  • 1.2P: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
  • What is it that makes painting or the “slow arts” scary and intimidating and sometimes put people off from investing time and effort (signing up for class)? WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP ENCOURAGE OTHERS?

Reflection: What is working in the use of the GRID drawing? Name 2 things that are coming along EASILY for you in the process of the transfer?

HERE’s where were headed with this! Andy Warhol at MoMA.

AP Studio Art: Senior Exhibition Time!

Let’s get into the inspired works! http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/24/62/11/5448284/3/1024×1024.jpg

Goals:

  • 2.1Ad: Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
  • What do you think the skills that you currently have will help you in the process of the artwork?

Reflection: How does your drawing look in your own eyes? What are a few things that you are focusing on to be inspired by the work and not just COPY the work?

Advanced Drawing: 

What can you do on your own? https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/express/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Elaine-de-Kooning-Self-Portrait-NPG_94_81.jpg&w=1484

Goals:

  • 1.2Ad: Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.
  • How does the freedom of this work 1) put you at ease and 2) scare the heck out of you? N: Series of Artworks on your own. This is NEW and SCARY. Working on your own ENTIRELY! What can you do to start? Let’s sit and chat…

Reflection: What NEW ideas have you come up with today? What advances are you making? This is a FASTER work than you might be used to – WORK in and out of class to continue to resolve this image(s).