Frida Kahlo and Self Portraits

We are finishing our year as we began, with self portraits. This time, instead of charcoal, our medium is paint. We are observing Frida Kahlo’s self portraits and symbolism, and incorporating our own personal symbols into our portraits.

It’s Clay Time!

You’ve been asking for it, now it’s time…for clay! Roll up your sleeves, tie on your aprons, and be prepared to get your hands dirty. Adventures with clay await!

Janet Fish Still Life Paintings

This week we will study the work of American artist Janet Fish and her beautiful still-life watercolor paintings. We will create still life drawings through careful observation of fruit, flowers and glass containers.

See our still life paintings now on display in O’Ryan Hall.

Henri Rousseau

This week, we are exploring the work of french artist Henri Rousseau (1844–1910).

See our jungle artwork now on display in the second floor art gallery.

Line and Space

This month, we are investigating line and space. K-4th graders created three-dimensional line sculptures and 5th-8th graders learned to create the illusion of three-dimensional space in one point perspective drawings. We will continue our exploration of linear perspective with lessons in two-point perspective drawing this week.

Explore art around the world

Please check out this new art project from Google. It is a really great way to explore art collections around the world- online! You can visit museums and get up close views of paintings, even zooming in to see small details and brushstrokes. Click now, and enjoy your adventures!   http://www.googleartproject.com/

St. Monica Learning Fair Art Contest

For Junior High Students

Theme: “A+ for the City of Angels: Catholic Schools”

Interpret the theme in a personal way. What does having a Catholic education mean to you?

Do you feel that having art classes is an important part of your education?

What imagery will express your interpretation of the theme?

You may reference artists of the Renaissance to help you interpret the theme.

Categories:

1. 2-D: drawing, painting, collage
2. 3-D: sculpture
3. Photography/Digital Art

Deadline: Submit your art to Ms. Arnold on Friday, February 11 in O’Ryan Hall

                2-D art must be matted or mounted and be under 24”x30”

                Your name, title of work, and grade level must be on the back.

Your work will be judged on content (the theme is clearly expressed in the work) as well as craftsmanship and originality.

Master Palettes: Spotlight on Artists

This month, we will study the paintings of master artists Van Gogh, Monet, and O’Keeffe. Students will emulate the artists’ styles, color palettes, and brush strokes in their own compositions.

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Dutch. Asylum at Saint-Rémy, 1889. Oil on canvas, 90.2 x 73.3 cm (35 x 28 in). Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, California.

December Focus: Printmaking

In December, we explored the process of printmaking as a form of creative expression. Students designed circular and rectangular compositions on styrofoam and produced multiple edition prints.

Radial Design Mandalas

This month, we will explore radial designs and mandalas and create symmetrical designs inspired from nature.