7th Grade Sudents Hard at Work, Surrealism Perspective Drawing

Here are a few pictures of my students wood panel linoleum prints and their Surrealism 1 or 2 point perspective drawings. I began the project by introducing the work of Salvador Dali and the Surrealist movement. Students learned how to create symbols that represent their subconscious thoughts about themselves both positive and negative.  Each student created 3 or more pieces of architecture using perspective drawing to create their own mixed media piece that reflects their inner thoughts and feelings while showing the technical skills they developed. 

6th Grade at Getty Center to See Pacific Standard Time Art Exhibit

The Getty Center held an amazing art show Pacific Standard Time art exhibit. My students were able to see incredible ancient Latin American artwork. Gabriella Charter Schools student body is predominantly Latino so I was very happy to have them get to see ancient Mezo-American art that was absolutely breathtaking. Everyone really enjoyed the beauty of the day. 

http://www.getty.edu/pacificstandardtime/

2nd Grade Imaginary Creatures Ceramic Sculptures

Here are some of my beautiful 2nd-grade artist making unique imaginary creatures. We all had so much fun!

6th Graders at Getty Villa in Malibu

In 6th grade, students learn about Greek Mythology. Partnering with our humanities teacher we created an interdisciplinary lesson plan where students research Greek gods and goddesses and then create a ceramic sculpture or vessel inspired by their research. At the end the lesson plan we visited the Getty Villa in Malibu. The students loved the tour and the scavenger hunt I planned for them.   

Quilt Squares from 1st and 2nd Graders

 These Picasso-esque self portraits were made by 1st and 2nd graders on white muslin with thin and thick tipped sharpies. They will be made into a quilt as a thank you gift for one of our amazing community volunteers at Gabriella Charter School. Students first looked at Picasso's portraits of children, and then discussed using unique colors and shapes one their faces. Students did a practices paper sketch in pencil and then with marker to practices coloring in one direction. We moved onto the actual quilt square which took them 4 session, of 45 minute classes to have them finish this project. I promise to post photos of the quilt when it is all sewn together.

Photoshop Band Concert Poster Seniors at Albany High School

I designed this Photoshop concert poster project for Seniors at Albany High for my digital art class. While learning how to use Photoshop students practice applying principals of design to explore what makes a composition convey a message by layering images with text. 

Gabriella Charter School Student Made Backdrops & Decorations for Fall Dance Party Fundraiser

 6th grade chalk pastel and collage backdrop for fall dance party fundraiser.

 Fall leaves streamers made by 1st and 2nd graders.

7th grade Japanese Fall Leaves backdrop, water color and tempera paint

Close up of Japanese Fall Leaves backdrop.

 3rd-8th grade Paper Bouquets Branches for center pieces.

 Kindergarten Paper Lantern Bags for LED Candles made with makers, crayons, and sequins.