This I Believe...

Some of the art students chose to participate in memorable event called This I Believe. A teacher in our high school was inspired by the National Public Radio Program. She brought the book and many ideas to our students to encourage and challenge them to write, or create art, about something in which they believe. The evening at school was powerful and moving. Although only a few art students spoke at the event, many were represented by showing their expression through their artwork.

Spheres and Stippling

Students in Art 1 & 2 have been practicing stippling, a technique for shading. Using Spheres and interesting backgrounds, everyone made a unique composition.

Perspective Cities

In this art project Art 1 & 2 students learned about the concept of perspective drawing. Although each student was asked to create a city-scape using a vanishing point and a combination of horizontal, vertical, and orthagonal lines, all of the final products were very different. For some students, this was a favorite type of drawing and for others, it was a real challenge.

Ribbons and Hands

Students in Art I & II completed realistic drawings of their hands. Each student used different types of shading to create depth, roundness, and textures. The ribbon across the center of the page helped to show the illusion of depth on a 2D surface. Everyone did a great job. You can see these up close in the FCHS Library.

Living Art

Art 3 & 4 are in the process of making a painting that they will also perform. Taken from the idea of street artists, students will study one artist and their style, recreate a masterpiece from that artist, and finally they become the stars, or the people, in the painting. This year, the Junior and Senior artists will feature the work of Grant Wood, American Gothic. Look for more information to come, and check our blog often as our project develops.

Pumpkin Still Life by Art 1 & 2

Students in Art 1 & 2 created a basic composition of seasonal pumpkins and gourds. We all started with black paper and white pencil. Then we added color using square chalk pastels. They were challenged by the new media, yet all were very successful.

Letter Illuminations

Art 3&4 started the year by looking back into Medieval Art History.

Using a wax resist technique, we made Illuminated Letters, without the gold of course.

Students had a wide variety of themes throughout their projects.