The Creative Arts Club: 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Mixed media...mix and match

When exploring expression there are so many ways to articulate feelings and ideas, just open up and explore find a starting place.

Here are a few ideas!

Collage, stitch, paint, sew, wrap, glue, break, assemble, tie.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Choose Your Own Art Adventure

THEME: HARMONY

What is harmony?

Can color or shapes feel harmonious?

Do we live in harmonious times? Can art help to create social harmony?

How will YOU interpret the theme?

Definition: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/harmony

*Themes will change every 4 weeks

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CAC members,

Think about the theme, Harmony and your interpretation

of it. Decide what Center you'd like to work in for the next

4 weeks. When you have an idea, fill out a Project Plan

(see below) and get it approved. Your idea may change and

evolve as you work, sometimes that is a beautiful part of the process. Use your time wisely and try not to procrastinate, as

you will be rating your efforts in an artist's self-evaluation

after the 4 weeks.

This program is designed to prepare you to work as an

independent artist, to self-critique, and for those who are

willing to put in the time and effort, create an artist portfolio.

Our common goal is to put on an amazing show in May, and last year's will be hard to beat. LET'S DO THIS!

Thanks,

Ms. Jen

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EXAMPLE Artist’s Independent Project Plan EXAMPLE

Elements of Art: Line, shape, form, color, texture, space Principles of Design: Pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, scale, harmony,

rhythm/movement, unity, variety Consideration: Completion, Craftsmanship, Effort, Time Management,

Execution, Creativity, Originality

Monitor Your Efforts 1-5: 1=incomplete, 2=complete, little effort,

3=good, 4=very good, 5=excellent & above expectations

What is the project theme?

HARMONY

Describe YOUR approach/response to the theme.

I would like to explore color harmony.

How do you plan to utilize the Elements/Principles of Art/Design?

I plan to experiment with color and balance to emphasize harmony.

What materials do you plan to use and how?

I would like to use photography.

Have you used these materials before?

I have taken photos before, but have not explored the medium very seriously

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CENTERS

*you will have the opportunity to switch or stay in your chosen center after 4 weeks

PHOTOGRAPHY
with Ms. Rebekka & Ms. Jen
*Geared at the student who wants to explore and experiment with photography and digital media

Materials: Digital Cameras, I PADS, Digital Printing, Lap-tops
                  Adobe Suite, Large & Reg Format Printers

PROJECT IDEAS:
Photo Installation
Photo Cards/ Book/ Calendar
Photographic Alphabet
ZINE

Practices:
"The best camera is the one you have with you"
sketchbook
Hip Shots
Experiment with Lighting
Document
Photo A Day Challenge
Abstraction- representational/ non-representational

MIXED MEDIA
with Ms. Rebekka, Mrs. Dennison, & Mr. Ryk

Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork that is created with more than one medium.

*Geared at the student who wants to explore and experiment with many different media

Materials: Drawing, Painting, Collage, Printmaking,
                   Photography, Craft (Fibers/Jewelry),
                   Multi-media/Tech

PROJECT IDEAS:
ALTERED BOOKS/ ARTIST JOURNAL

Practices:
sketchbook
collect materials
ATCs

DRAWING & PAINTING
with Mrs. Atkins & Ms. Jen
*Geared at students who want to explore traditional drawing and painting techniques
and apply them in a contemporary way.

Materials: Drawing and Painting from Photos
and Observation

PROJECT IDEAS:
Master Copies with a twist
Still Life
Portraiture
Portfolio Prep
Graphic Novel/ Comic

Practices:
sketchbook
ATCs

Materials & Techniques References:

Fundamentals of Drawing from Kabir Malkani

Intro to printmaking from mrsbauerart

Acrylic Paint: Tools, Tips and Techniques from Jessica Cole Davis

Altered Book Workshop from Laura Johnson

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

Im looking forward to club becoming more productive as we move to the DCCA classroom. There are inspiring shows on view in the galleries and your artist instructors are ready to support you in YOUR CHOICE based experimentation and learning experience as we work towards another outstanding Art Show.

Here's a little art, plated up Turkey day style...

See more here:

http://www.hrothstein.com/thanksgiving-special/

Friday, November 14, 2014

OUR LAST SCHOOL CAC MEETING

AGENDA

1. Discuss Club @ the DCCA: Permission Slips and Bus stops must be completed and confirmed ASAP

THE DCCA

The DCCA, founded in 1979, presents over 30 exhibitions annually of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists that explore topical issues in contemporary art and society.

www.thedcca.org

200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

(302) 656-6466

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday	12:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Friday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday	12:00 – 5:00 pm

* FIRST FRIDAY: ART ON THE TOWN

Sponsored by the City of Wilmington, Art on the Town is a great way to view the exhibitions in our galleries and visit the artist studios during our extended gallery hours. Held on the first Friday of the month, Art on the Town is free and open to the public. 5 - 9 pm unless otherwise noted.

DCCA Studios open 5 pm - 9 pm.

2. Drawing Lesson: OPTICAL ILLUSION LADDER

Student Sketchbooks

Sketch books are an essential tool for artists. They are a place to experiment, work out ideas, practice observational skills, and develop a body of work

I hope these beautiful sketchbooks will inspire you to make more time for your own.

*REMINDER: SKETCHBOOKS ARE DUE DECEMBER 4TH*

See more here: http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-sketchbook-ideas

CBS This Morning - Artist Chuck Close writes note to younger self

Watch this inspiring video here:
http://youtu.be/milXH-433vs

CBS This Morning - Artist Chuck Close writes note to younger self

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Howard: no club due to Vereren's Day.

Please take this time to work on your sketchbook assignments.

Delcastle: We will meet in Mrs. Dennison's room again this week for your choice of Drawing & Portfolio Prep with Ms. Jen, working independently on ATCs, or soldering colorful ornaments with Ms. Rebekka and Mrs. Dennison.

See you there!!

Animal Illustrations by Javier Perez

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

November

Howard:

No club this week or next due to Election Day and Veterans Day.

* make good use of this time to work on ATCs & finish sketchbook assignments.

Delcastle:

Mrs. Dennison will be facilitating a super fun & COLORful project! We will meet in Mrs. Dennison's room this week.

All Members:

Please finish your sketchbook assignment #1, IDENTITY that was due last week. This is a mandatory assignment for ALL members. If you do not complete this assignment, you will be jeopardizing your club membership. You are all very creative and talented, so step-up and show us what you've got!

Also, please check our schedule calendar (located here on the blog under heading, schedule) to find out when your next assignment is due. Remember, for sketchbook assignment #2, you can choose anything from the list of sketchbook prompts or something of your own design.

Lastly, we will be transitioning to the DCCA for club meetings to be held on Thursdays, after Thanksgiving Break. Make sure to attend our regular club meetings so that we can square aware your permission slips and transportation.

Please comment below, with your full name to let me know that you've received and understand this information.

** If you are unable to leave a comment below, send me an email with your name typed into the subject line; the body of the email can be left blank unless you have a question: jenniferpolillo@hotmail.com

Have a great week!!

Ms. Jen

Sunday, October 26, 2014

What are we doing this week?

1. Log onto blog: follow by email. You are held accountable for this information as a club member.

2. Quickly but Thoughtfully, Fill out Artist Reflection Sheet & Turn in sketchbook assignment, IDENTITY.

If you have not finished this assignment, please work on it, as you will not move forward until it is completed.

3. Today's project: Dias de Los Muertos Sugar Skulls

What is Dias de Los Muertos???

Read about this holiday here:

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/dia-de-los-muertos/?ar_a=1

Howard: sugar skull painted rocks

Delcastle: fruity hoop sugar skull mosaics

Shephard Fairey (obey)

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Creepy-Cool

****Creative Arts Club Members*****

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YOUR club meetings and the time YOU have to MAKE ART each week

depend on ALL club members receiving this information before we meet.

Pass it on!

Thanks, Ms. Jen

In the hallowed light of the up-coming holiday, I thought I'd share some of my favorite creepy-cool artists and images with all of you.

I have always loved ghost stories and horror movies, and artwork that touches on the macabre has been some of the most interesting to me. In this type of artwork, viewers can get a pretty strong visceral response and maybe even if we're lucky, some aftershock nightmares... 'Tis the season!

Here are some of my favorites, I hope you enjoy:
(click on artist names for more info)

Tim Burton

Tim Burton Bio

Tim Burton Drawings

Edward Gorey

Gorey's Gashly Crumb Tinies

H.R. Giger

Hieronymous Bosch's, The Garden of Earthly Delights

Francisco de Goya's, Saturn (Devouring his Young)

Salvador Dali

Dali's Mustache - photo by Philip Halsman, 1954

Here is one of his most famous works, The Persistence of Memory

and one of my favorites, The Temptation of Saint Anthony

and let's not forget the short, silent film that has burned an image

in my head that I could never forget....

Here it is in it's entirety, Un chien Andalou:

And more:

10 Best Scary Paintings

Scary Optical Illusions

10 of the most unsettling modern artists

13 Disturbing Pieces of Art from History

13 Disturbing Works of Art by Female Artists

66 pieces of creepy yet inspiring art

Some creepy-cool places:

Rome is a city steeped in the history of the macabre. One of the places I was super excited to visit when I was there was the Cappuchin Catacombs (Catacombe dei Cappuccini). Here the remains of 4,000 Capuchin monks literally rest in pieces. Their remains have been used to decorate the underground crypt with vertebrae chandeliers, real-life skulls and cross-bones and robe-clad skeletons leering from the walls. Morbid fascination or respectful art? You’ll be the judge of that...

What an unbelievably beautiful and bone-chilling place.

Places nearby:

The Mutter museum

19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA

Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA

And more:

Philadelphia's most haunted places

Please feel free to share YOUR favorite creepy-cool artwork and nearby places in the comments below.