Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Art as an inquiry





This week we started an art attack (an art focus, learning about, exploring and developing skills and techniques in visual arts)

We are learning about contemporary art, what it is and how it is composed. We are paying particular attention to Kiwi artist Lex Benson-Cooper. We are exploring how to use fine paint brushes to create detailed backgrounds which replicate 1950's wallpaper, before launching into our fore-ground of still life.

It is not easy and students are experimenting with a wide range of techniques and concepts.
Blending, contrast, shape, reflection, colour, light, tone and design.
The results so far are fantastic!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

The art is looking great!
I can't wait to see how they turn out when they're finished.

Finn J
:)

Anonymous said...

cool art they're awesome!

:0 :@ :) ;)

Mrs R said...

Your paintings look fantastic room 23!

Anonymous said...

I am really enjoying this unit and I hope my artwork turns out well.

Love Jessica said...

I am loving our art at the moment it is great fun!!! Thanks so much for helping us!!!
Jessica
xoxo