Sketchbook Cover Design

"MADISON" - Student work - Q2 2009-2010

The first project of the quarter is creating a sketchbook that will be used throughout the 9 weeks.  To decorate the cover, students write their name using pictographs that illustrate their unique personalities. 

Patterned Animals

Student Work - Q1 Fall 2013

This lesson introduces Exploratory Art students the art elements of line, shape, and texture.  Using an animal as a subject, students will manipulate these three elements to create an imaginary creature that demonstrates a sense of personality.  The design principle of contrast comes into play in creating visual interest through areas of light and dark.

Student Work - Q1 Fall 2013

Student Work - Q1 Fall 2009

Photo Extension

Student work - 2011

The photo extension project reinforces the blending skills students practiced in the value sketchbook assignment.  Students learn to manipulate their pencil to create a range of value, the illusion of depth, and realistic texture. 

Student work - 2013

Student work - 2016

Please note:  Each student has a choice of the image they will draw, but if they do not bring in their own image on the due date, they must select from one of the teacher's images.

Image Requirements:

- 5x7 Inches- Black and white image

(minimum of 5 values of gray)

- Objects should be three-dimensional

(for example:  a portrait of Elsa from Frozen would be acceptable

because she is rendered as a three-dimensional, but Sponge-Bob Squarepants

would not be, because he is drawn flat, or two-dimensional).  

- School appropriate subject matter 

- No words or logos

(unless it is a part of the image; such as a name on a sports jersey)

- Keep the image simple

(look at the texture of abjects as well as their shape)

- No solid backgrounds

(for example: flat white or black)

Hint:  Single subjects work best!