by taswann | Nov 10, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
Recently we learned about monochromatic colour schemes that use a variation of lightness and saturation of one main colour. Paintings like this produce a soothing effect because the colours go so well together. Within monochromatic schemes, tints, shades and tones...
by taswann | Nov 10, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I want the viewer to look – relate and then look again.” -Jamie MacLean Students created their own autumn reflections in our class. Inspired by a local artist, Jamie MacLean who’s oil landscapes are about capturing the emotional energy and enjoyment from being...
by taswann | Oct 16, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I enjoy the freedom of just using my hands and “found” tools – a sharp stone, the quill of a feather, thorns. I take the opportunities each day offers: if it is snowing, I work with snow, at leaf-fall it will be leaves.” -Andy Goldsworthy Abstract leaves...
by taswann | Oct 15, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” -Grant Wood Our classroom came alive with bright fall colours as we made our own fall landscapes inspired by the American painter, Grant Wood. We discussed the life and career of Grant Wood and...
by taswann | Sep 10, 2014 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Micky via Creative Commons A new school year has begun and we are very excited to start a brand new session of Art in Action that is inspired by fall. We will be learning about J.E.H. MacDonald, Grant Wood, Claude Monet, Andy Goldsworthy, perspective, vanishing points...
