Painting in the IKAT style

Ikat is a type of fabric that utilizes specific methods of weaving (the word means "to tie" or "to bind" in Indonesian) and a dipping dying method similar to that of tie-dying. Because its creation was so time consuming, it was often a status symbol of wealth and power.

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Ikat painted patterns

You will choose 3 Colors to create your ikat painting!!

We will practice with watercolor first in our sketchbook.

On day two we will work on canvas.

Idiom Drawing Project

Sketchbook Assignment
An idiom is a phrase that is not taken literally..

Examples of idioms

Give it a shot - Try

Speak your mind - Say what you really feel

A piece of cake - Very easy

Slipped my mind - I forgot

Cross your fingers - For good luck

Be in hot water - Be in trouble

It cost an arm and a leg - It was expensive

It’s in the bag - It’s a certainty

Get cold feet - Be nervous

A rip off - Too expensive

Get a kick out of - Enjoy

Read between the lines - Find the hidden meaning

Have mixed feelings - Unsure how you feel

Draw a blank - Can’t remember

Have a change of heart - Changed your mind

Be second to none - Be the best

Get your act together - Behave properly

Play it by ear - Improvise

Have second thoughts - Have doubts

A basket case - A crazy person

Have a shot at - Have a chance

Be in the same boat - Be in the same situation

Out of the blue - With no warning

A grey area - Something unclear

Give someone the cold shoulder - Ignore someone

I’m all ears - You have my undivided attention

See eye to eye - Agree

Call it a day - Time to quit

The icing on the cake - Something additional that turns good into great

Drawing on your Paper Nest

THE FINAL STEPS...


The final step of the paper mache project is to add an element of drawing or sculpture outside or inside of the the mold we created.

FIRST you need to paint your nest if it is plaster
-If you don't paint it first the  marker and paint will be spotty.


SECOND- How will your nest hang? You need to punch a hole into your piece so it can be hung in the display case.

Plaster Casts and Mod Poge

Paper Mache Nests

-The "nests" you create will be sculpted using balloons, plaster or newspaper and paper mod poge.
-You will be painting/drawing on the nests when they are dry


For plaster
-Dip the plaster in the water
-Squeeze the plaster between your two fingers and squeegee it into the water.
-Apply to balloon
-Overlap each strip
-Create at least two layers to be sure you have a sturdy base
-TRY TO STAY AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE
-DO NOT put plaster on your body, on your neighbors body tables or classroom supplies


For Mod Poge
-use a paint brush and paint the glue onto the balloon
-Paint the mod Poge on top of the balloon to seal it
-Layer at least three coats of newspaper to make sure you have a sturdy figure

Mid Term is this week!

Projects we have completed so far include..

• Pop Art-- inspired drawings with paint markers-- Vibrant colors--Recognizable objects--Repetition
• Split Stitch-- Choose your own design--Color scheme--Use the split technique and embroidery hoop

Choose between-you must have completed one of the following choices

• Cross Stitch- Find a embroidery pattern online to use as a reference. Use the cross stitch technique to recreate your image on Aida cloth.
• Portrait Grid- Create a identical grid on a portrait and sketchbook page. Use the grid on your portrait to guide your drawing in your sketchbook.
• Zentangle Color Study- Use line- repetition- Pattern and color to create an abstract design- Choose your own materials 

All projects are out of 5 points

-To receive 5 points a project it must show the following qualities-- One point each

• Good craftsmanship and completion
• Creativity and effort
• Appropriate subject matter
• Appropriate classroom behavior throughout the project
• Turned in during an acceptable time frame.

Photo Update! Split Stitch and Grids.

Haber Art students learned the basics of the split stitch with embroidery hoops. Students choose their own design and color schemes. Some students who were feeling ambitious are now trying out cross stitch.

Below- Students are learning to draw realistic portraits with a grid system and art pencils ranging from HB-6B. Students choose a celebrity or musicians photo to work off of.

Abstract Art inspired by artist Jen Stark

 Abstract art seeks to break away from
 traditional representation of physical objects.
 It explores the relationships of forms and 
colors, where more traditional art represents
 the world in recognizable images.















Check Out this Artist !Click Below!

http://www.jenstark.com/



Jen Stark was born in Miami, Florida in 1983 and received her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2005, majoring in fibers with a minor in animation. Her artwork mimics intricate patterns and colors found in nature while exploring ideas of replication and infinity. Although Stark is most recognized for her paper sculptures, she has explored a variety of media including wood, metal, paint, plexi and animation.

Cross Stitch

 1. Split the Thread into threes