This week in the art room, we are working on still life drawings. Here is an example of one of our drawings by Matt Rettenmaier.

Today we began the second trimester preparing for our first "required" project. We created mulitple thumbnail sketches of the still life in the middle of the room. We will then be turning these into a finished work of art with the medium of our choice.

Weeeee're back!

After a short hiatus (our camera broke down), we are back. Here is just one of the interesting projects that have popped up in the last 6 weeks. It is amazing to see the variety of projects that are going on. Every one unique..and every one a treasure. This multimedia work is by Rayann S.

What Is Kicky Mouse Clubhouse

Samuel and Emily....
They are creating the "Anti-Mickey Mouse Clubhouse". So basically the story line behind it is what is now Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was before it. So now it's "Kicky Mouse Clubhouse".

Today in 7A

6WDDRBBQFTW!!11!11!

DDR drawing by Evan.

DDR of the Day!

Lizzy B's DDR!!!

Graffiti

Daniel K. begins his first project. Looks like it is gonna be a masterpiece!

Heart Attack!!!

Amelia begins her project with love!

8th Grade

Looks like the 8th grade is missing summer judging by the large amount of flower portraits.

Is Garbage Art?

Today Camp, Chris, and Stevie started making the trash can beautiful! They used their art period by making the art room's trash can bright and fun. People will enjoy throwing away their trash in this gorgeous can. :)

DDR FTW!!!

This year our middle school students are beginning class with DDR, or a Daily Drawing Ritual.  When they enter the classroom, they sketch for the first five minutes of class.  They might draw a shoe, a face, or some random object they find on their table.  This drawing is a "warm up" for the eye and artistic spirit.  Similar to running a few laps before gym class, these drawings help prepare them for the day and strengthen their drawing skills...as well as provide some structure for transitioning into class.

Weclome to the Saint Francis Art Room!

This year we thought it would be fun to give you a peek at what goes on day to day here in the middle school art room.  This year we will update this page daily with happenings around the art room.  Anything, from basic info about lessons to wonderful breakthroughs had by young artists, will be written about...and the great thing is, it will be brought to you by students.  Students telling their stories about their experiences and the experiences of their fellow classmates. 

We hope you enjoy the quick glimpses this blog will supply.