One Point Perspective

To build skills that help you draw the environments that interest you, many artist study one-point perspective drawing. Check out the tutorial video I found on YouTube as well as some of the student work below.

Remember.... make it your own!! What kind of world interests you!!






Examples:

(This is TWO point perspective, but it's a great example of making an interesting and unique drawing!!)

AND FINALLY some awesome work by artist Ben Heine. (of course w/ one-point perspective!)

We aren't working with Two-point perspective, but if you are interested in teaching yourself there are many, many examples and tutorials. Here are a few videos...

Big Ideas: Andy Goldsworthy

I'm constantly impressed and inspired by the insight of my classes. Today, the seventh graders had some great thoughts to share. We've been watching a video and discussing the 'Big Ideas' of artists Andy Goldsworthy. When asked to fill out a quick 'exit ticket' describing something they've learned during our discussions, the students responded with:

"He gains confidence every time a sculpture is wrecked."

"He appreciates life, and works with nature."

"He seems to have a depth to his work"

"If he doesn't do work he feels 'rootless'"

"Art takes perseverance"

"It takes time to do everything"

"Perseverance pays off"

"Understand the meaning or connection of your work"

"Be in touch with what you're working on"

"He has a sadness to him that he uses to make his work"

"Time changes his artwork and makes it more interesteing"

"Have confidence in your artwork"

"Passion is everything"



These individuals are AMAZING!!

Visual Journal Challenge!! (4)

Visual Journal Challenge.


The Challenge:
•Design a visual journal page around an important event in your life. OR you can visually communicate an emotion that you experienced over the past week.


•Include at least 4 descriptive words integrated into the design.(creatively included)
•Include at least 3 different kinds of ART MEDIA! Including one that you have NOT USED in a visual journal assignment yet!

And the student responses....

Value study in Charcoal!

Visual Journal Challenge!! (3)

Visual Journal Challenge: A person you admire.

•Create a visual journal page based on a person who has inspired you.
•Creatively weave at least 5 descriptive words into your design.
•Use 3 different ART MEDIUMS (including one you have never used on a VJ before!)


And the student response...

Visual Journals!! (2)

Visual Journal Challenge.


The Challenge:
•Choose a song that you like. (It must be school appropriate.)
•Design a page inspired by the song.
•Include at least three lines of lyrics
•Include at least 3 different ART MEDIUMS!



And the student responses....

Visual Journal Unit!!

The visual journal is a creative way to explore, express and record your thoughts, ideas, life’s experiences, emotional reactions and our inner world. The visual journal uses both visual and verbal communication, strengthening the understanding of both. It is also a tool to becoming a more observant person, to being more creative, more willing to take the risks necessary to learn. It is also about discovering our own ways of learning, as each person has a unique and individual thinking process.

In essence, the visual journal is not only a major component in our art making process, but in our process of learning about the world!!

Start one today!!


Search 'Visual Journal' on this blog to see some student work form Quarter 2!!