Intro. to Art Education (AVT595)

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. The medium is known for its versatility, since you can control the color intensity by adjusting the water-to-pigment ratio. Some popular techniques include "wet-on-wet" and "dry brush." Its quick drying time and portability make it suitable for both studio and en plein air work. Because of the medium's transpare

Take an artist’s approach to your spread using one of the prompts; remember, you are all artists, so flex that creative skillset. When you post your work to your site on Tuesday, use the Making Meaning text to guide your statement. Reference and cite key ideas that stood out to you from Chapter 3, as well Chapter 4 that you are currently reading.

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.