What an incredible year I have had as the art teacher at BMS. I have learned so much and met so many wonderful human beings. If your student is moving on to the High School, I hope they will come back for a visit. My mind is already full of creative things to teach next year's students.
The 7th grade classes finished their Pop Art Candy projects with a lot of success. Students learned about Pop Artists Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol and the history of the Pop Art movement. They started with an observational drawing of a piece of candy. Attention was paid to the shape of the candy and the style of font used. Next, students added vibrant, flat color using acrylic paints. A black outline was finally added to give definition and emphasis to the shape of the candy. I wish there was more time in the school year to be able to display these pieces...the students did a fantastic job.
7th grade students hard at work.
8th grade students have been working diligently on their Keith Haring inspired t shirts. Students were able to choose a Keith Haring image or design one of their own to screen print on a t shirt. With just a few inexpensive items (embroidery hoop, mod-podge, organza fabric, paint brushes, and ink) students learned a bit about the process of screen printing. This is a technique that can easily be done at home (in case of summer boredom)!
8th grade screen printing projects.
6th grade students used positive and negative space along with cool or warm colors in their last project for the year. They were able to create their own unique cityscapes using Protecto Paper (an adhesive paper). Color was added using acrylic paint and a water spray bottle. Students really seemed to enjoy the process of adding color.
6th grade positive/negative space cityscapes.
Art Club students finished the school year with a fantastic field trip to the Baraboo area. We were able to tour the newly restored Al Ringling Theater. It was absolutely incredible. I knew the students were enjoying it with every "Oooohhh... and Ahhhhh...." Students also toured the Dr. Evermor Sculpture garden just outside of Baraboo. It was an amazing site filled with scrap metal sculptures, some over three stories tall. Our day ended at Mirror Lake State Park playing games, drawing, hiking, and just soaking up the sun. It was a very quiet bus ride home. 😊
I hope you enjoy your summer and find lots of time to relax and enjoy your family. I am looking forward to spending time with my family traveling, camping, and just being together.
See you in the fall!
Your Enthusiastic Art Teacher,
Mrs. Doro
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