Art Club Reminder

Remember, our first Art Club meeting is next Wednesday, October 3rd from 2:45 to 3:45! If you haven't yet, be sure to send your student's permission form and $20 fee back by tomorrow.

Art Club Adopt-A-Kid!

You may have noticed a new widget over in the sidebar there.

THAT, friends, is a new way to support the Art Club! Some of our students just don't have the money to pay the club fee--if I had it in the Art department budget or in my own bank account, believe me it would be covered. If you would like to Adopt-A-Kid and donate his or her $20 fee, you can do so via PayPal or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover) using the DONATE button on the widget.

If you choose to sponsor a student, be sure to leave your name and address in the comments so that she can send you a handmade thank you card! You can also share our cause on your own website by clicking Add to site.

As always, THANK YOU for your support!!

House Resolution 1162 + Fav Artist Fridays!

November 6th is fast approaching, voters! If you haven't yet familiarized yourself with House Resolution 1162, please click the apple below and read about the proposed amendment to Georgia's constitution. This issue directly affects your kids, their schools, and teachers like me.

As is often the case, the language being used on the ballot just doesn't tell you enough. Get to know what you're voting for (or against!!) before you hit the polls in a couple months.

Now on to Fav Artist Fridays! (after the jump)

Great News + Fav Artist Fridays!

My apologies for the delay in posts! I was out sick last week and spent this week catching up. I've returned with some pretty great news, though . . .

Super excited to announce that Art Club is officially open to 4th and 5th graders with recommendations from myself or homeroom teachers! We will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 2:45 to 3:45 in the Art Room. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 3rd.

If your student is nominated you will receive a detailed parent letter and permission form (also available for print below) to be returned with a $20 fee by Friday, September 28th.

 

I've got some really amazing stuff planned for our club--artist talks with professionals, contests, and a big surprise for the end of the year!

In other news, Love T. Nolan will be holding its very first Fine Arts Night and Art Show on February 26th, 2013 in conjunction with our annual Black History program!! We will be teaming up with Artomé and every LTN student will have work in the show that has been professionally matted and framed available for purchase to help raise money for the Art Department! More info soon.

Onward to Fav Artist Fridays! (after the jump)

Great News!!

Dr. Lemons has just given me the go ahead to start an after school art club here at Love T. Nolan!! I am so excited! Be on the lookout for more information in next week's Thursday's Notes.

I've also started a class twitter! Click on the little bird above to start following me and check back regularly for updates, links to great resources, and tweets from local Arts organizations.

What We're Up To: Contour Line Exercise

Fifth grade is learning about Vincent van Gogh at the moment!

Left: Vincent's Chair with his Pipe, 1888
Right: Gauguin's Armchair, 1888

After comparing and contrasting two of his chair paintings (shown above) we discussed positive and negative space and that both are equally important in a composition (shown below).

Afterward, students started their own contour line drawings. We put chairs and stools on tables around the room for them to use as reference and the kids got right to work!

I reminded them to look at the subject of their drawings (the chair/stool) as much as--or even more than--their papers; that way, they are more likely to draw what they actually see not just what they think a chair looks like.

I'm so pleased with the results so far! Can't wait to see how these projects turn out.