ART for 1170

Several posts back I talked about texture plates. I have never met a class that doesn't LOVE them. When I demonstrate how to use them I actually get applause, like a magician, it's too funny. Well the next class I bring out all the tops from liquid detergents that I have been begging for in newsletters, super thick cardboard wedges and anything I've saved for interesting printing.  I put out paints that won't turn muddy if mixed and have the students roam the tables experimenting with the stamps on their textures. We review printing techniques and I have the students stand up and HOP like a bunny or frog and then we do the "Twist" as a reminder not to rub or paint with their stamps. I believe my technical word is not to schwizzle.  I think this lesson is perfect for the beginning of the year when the students are so anxious to get back to painting. This is also a good lesson to bring up how much is TOO much. Know when to stop. Is your artwork becoming ove...

I have a wonderful group of students that come to see me every other week in addition to their regular art time.  I really look forward to this class.  The first thing we did was create pattern color paper on white 12 x 18 paper. I set out red, orange, white, black, green and some metallic color paint and we rolled with textured rollers, brushed, splattered lots of paper. The next class period we took those painted papers and cut out leaf like shapes to glue to our background paper.