Intro. to Art Education (AVT595)

My full lesson plan in its original formatting can be found here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5Lw4_QgY/ucfrTWzOr5IKiTjzDwGPUw/edit?utm_content=DAG5Lw4_QgY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

For this sketchbook spread, I decided to just play around. I replenish my creative well when I create without pressure or process. I began by layering some paper, journaling, then painting over it when I didn't love how it was looking. I flipped through some of my favorite magazines, then collaged this figure. I went back in with some gouache and decided to freestyle some fun text over the collage. The entire time I worked on this spread, I was playing. I tried to brush off a

Let's explore digital art! Digital art is artwork made using computers, software, or digital tools. It lets artists create and change images in ways traditional materials can’t. Because it’s easy to copy and share, digital art changes how people see and interact with art today! Digital Art Tools and Prices Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud Pro - $34.97/mo or Illustrator only - $22.99/mo (Prices are variable) Canva There is a Free Version with limited tools and a Pro Version

"Layers of Identity" My lesson plan, "Layers of Identity" combines collage, painting, and drawing with conceptual thinking to encourage students to examine their own identities, culture, and heritage and express that through mixed media. While working on this sketchbook spread, I wanted to begin examining the process of layering self-portraits with mixed media. I wanted to make sure this process was not only fun, but approachable for a High School Art I or II class. It was re

Most of us have fond memories of drawing with crayons in the home or classroom. The nostalgic medium is still around for a reason! Let's explore crayons for use in today's classrooms. https://www.himama.com/learning/child-activities/activity/crayon-sun-fun Crayons are pigmented sticks of wax, oil, or chalk, used for drawing and coloring. There are various types including traditional wax, oil, and water-soluble crayons. Crayons allow for diverse techniques like layering, smudg

To demonstrate the National Art Core Standards, I illustrated each of them. For Creating, I drew a paintbrush and a pencil. For Presenting, a whiteboard. For Responding, two people in conversation. Finally, for Connecting, I drew a lineup of artwork being presented at an art show. I feel like having students all create their own versions of a particular prompt or big idea is the ultimate connection, especially when this artwork is displayed beside one another.

For this project, I visited the National Museum of the Women in the Arts. As DC-art-museum-frequenter and a feminist, I was shocked that I had not visited this museum before. On current exhibition is Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies . The museum had a ton of Chatmon's works, but the two main series on display were the artist's latest projects, “The Restoration” (2021 to present) and "The Redemption" (2024 to present). The exhibition also displayed work

Let's explore watercolor in various forms! Watercolor paints are made by mixing finely ground pigments with water-soluble binders. This allows for transparent layers. It's well known for its versatility, since you can control the color intensity by adjusting the water-to-pigment ratio. Watercolor has a quick drying time and its pretty portable. However, because of the medium's transparency, it can be challenging to make corrections. Watercolor Types, Brands, and Prices Waterc

"Create a mixed media piece that explores getting lost in time using collage"

Post the artwork you completed in response to how we use our hands to make, connect, or predict. The fortune teller as both a tool for reflection and a visual framework for your art. What three questions would enhance the understanding of the big idea? What three skills need to be taught to students for this to happen? What other considerations would be necessary? *cite the readings

My art-making process begins similarly to most... with reflection. When I have a new concept for a painting or drawing, it forms from what I'm currently consuming as well as history (my own, those around me, feminist history, etc.). I like to make connections and as those form, so do my themes and big ideas. After that, I'm able to come up with "the concept" of an artwork. When I combine that with personal technique, I get my art.

For my "big idea" I chose the theme of Imagination . Prompt: Use your imagination creativity to turn watercolor blobs into characters,...

“Will this lesson make all students feel included?" Melissa Purtee, What Is the Role of Holiday Projects in the Art Room? Similarly to...

Charcoal is one of the oldest art mediums! In fact, it's over 30,000 years old and was frequently used in prehistoric cave drawings....

“How has one’s history and story impacted one’s position within art education settings? How do these layered narratives impact how one...

Welcome to my blog! My name is Isabella, but I've always gone by Bella. I'm a twenty-four year old artist, student, and mess-maker. I...

If you're reading this, you're either my wonderful AVT595 Professor (hi Professor Silva!) or my classmate. Either way, you're most likely a perfectionist. As artists, we strive to make amazing work. Unfortunately, making a lot of amazing work requires making a lot of sh**** work too. That's the secret. I think creating my own book was an ideal exercise in managing perfectionism by taking on the challenge of a new medium. Making a journal or book requires precision, but how pr