tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26199657361705710052024-03-16T14:52:04.756-04:00My Adventures In Positive SpaceRenée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-18556134512222623722020-04-06T10:30:00.000-04:002020-04-06T10:30:12.541-04:00Distance Learning Videos to Share!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's a sneak peek of my "In the Art Room" videos created for distance learning! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Please use them to share ideas, adopt a lesson to make it your own, or to show to your own students. You can see all of the videos created so far right here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You have all been so helpful to me, and I want to return the favor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Teachers are amazing. Especially art teachers! As things are unfolding in the world, we are adjusting to creating ways to connect with our students as we are thrust into the world of distance learning. Social media is now in the forefront as we reach out to each other and share ideas for lessons, advocacy, and communication with each other and our students. Thank you for all of your inspiration!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago here in New Jersey, my colleagues and I were given notice to write lessons to post for online learning, and were given very little time. My first lessons were written instructions, and focused on utilizing the home environment. I needed to make sure that lessons were manageable and that all students would be able to accomplish their projects with a variety of circumstances and art supplies at home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As time away from my students began to expand, and homeroom teachers branched out to things like Zoom and Flipgrid for meeting with and conducting their classes, I thought about how I could connect with my students. I needed to be able to explain things visually and wanted my students to see and connect with me. I was also warned that every teacher could not schedule classes to meet virtually, so as not to overwhelm the learning from home schedule. So I set to work setting up my studio area to create video lessons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And, kudos to all of the art teacher rock stars out there who already create videos! It is hard work. I fumbled over my words, smacked my lips, said "ummmm" I don't know how many times. Lighting is hard! Editing is hard! Needless to say I had quite a learning curve, and things aren't perfect, but I am virtually available to my students, and have given them ways to create art with choices for recycled materials or whatever art supplies they have at home. I hope these lessons are helpful to you all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be well and safe!</span><br />
<br />Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-76216361989757576732018-09-24T08:27:00.000-04:002020-04-06T09:35:11.510-04:00Marc Chagall Self PortraitsI've been thinking more and more about choice in the art room. I definitely try to strike a balance in my teaching philosophy and practice. After all elementary students need structure. They are still learning to use materials properly, the rules and procedures in the art room, and I have curriculum standards to fulfill.<br />
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And yet, student choice in the art room reveals a path to a wonderful variety of expression, lends itself to differentiation and increased student engagement. I am finding that when we talk about art, and artistic choices of famous artists, that students are inspired to make their own decisions in how and what they are making.
This simple project turned into something magical for me and my 3rd graders as we learned about the art of Marc Chagall.
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Our first look at some of Chagall's paintings observations like:<br />
Some people are green, upside down, different sizes.<br />
Some things are floating, or upside down.<br />
Sometimes people or animals are shown as just a face, or their whole body.<br />
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We talk about how Chagall made choices as an artist to create his paintings in this way, and students were asked to think about the following: What can we do in our artwork to demonstrate that it is inspired by the work of Marc Chagall?<br />
Show us three things that tell us about you<br />
Create a self or family portrait or memory<br />
Include people, buildings and nature (plants/animals)<br />
Have images vary in size<br />
Use non-realistic and bright colors<br />
Add an unexpected image<br />
Change the direction of objects<br />
Floating or flying people/objects<br />
Create a feeling of happiness<br />
Include a favorite animal or pet<br />
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The three things that that tell me something about my students is required, and all of the other criteria work more like prompts. I don't expect every item to be addressed. Those three things are a great opportunity for me to learn a little more about each as we work and discuss our projects. The one thing I do dissuade my students from doing is writing words on their project. Some students are inclined to label things, or just write words instead of draw, so we talk about that as well.<br />
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We sketch ideas on a 4x6 piece of paper before moving on to 12x18. And then the process is pencil drawing, tracing lines carefully in sharpie, smaller areas in oil pastels, and painting larger areas in watercolor or pan tempera.<br />
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In having choices throughout this project, students care about what they creating. And when everyone's artwork is different, no one's choices are wrong. Here are some of my favorites!<br />
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Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-6596239262578255672017-06-21T18:49:00.001-04:002017-06-21T18:49:03.433-04:00Art Adventures: 8 'Till Late, the Felt Grocery Store!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A few years back I read an online article about a <b>British artist</b> named <b>Lucy Sparrow</b>. She had created a temporary </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI02gNcl-hA" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cornershop</span></span></a> in London, stocked completely with felt re-creations of everything you would find inside. It was like a cross between a <b>pop-up shop</b> and <b>art installation</b>, and there were over 4,000 items for sale. At the time she hinted at a project in New York and I was thrilled, hoping I would hear about it when the time came. I did. </span></span><br />
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was fantastic. Sparrow's love for <b>simple, brightly colored felt</b> truly
lends itself to package design, and her pieces were simultaneously fine
art objects and cuddly toys— well, as cuddly as toilet paper or orange
juice can be. </span></span><br />
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post was going to include an order for you to go and visit ASAP because
the shop would only be open for the month of June. Unfortunately the
shop is closing today. <b>Over 9,000 items sold out</b>, and there was just no
way to keep 8 'Till Late open for the last week or so. Pretty amazing,
if you ask me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I truly enjoyed my visit, and loved the idea of <b>everyday items as art</b>. The simple construction in colorful felt, the pop art inspiration, and connecting to contemporary artists would be an instant hit with my students. <b>I feel an art lesson coming on!</b> </span></span>Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-56261941086665929252017-06-09T06:50:00.001-04:002017-06-09T06:50:54.258-04:00Color Theory Leaf Paintings<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been working on different ways for my 5th grade students to collaborate in the art room. We discuss how every child's work has value, and how all of us contributing to a larger creative effort can be a powerful thing. Since I am part time I also find that it helps to assure my presence in the school communities and to make our displays even more impressive. Gotta advocate for the arts! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Quite a while ago I read about these fantastic color theory leaf paintings </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">on a blog titled <a href="http://lindawelling.blogspot.com/2015/03/organic-color-wheels.html" target="_blank">Art to the Moon & Back</a>, by Linda Limbach. I thought it was a great way to make a color theory painting more interesting, to allow for choice in the painting, and to create a collaborative mural. Plan for several class periods to create these pieces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inside each of the sections we then used a fine point Sharpie to create 4 more areas. There should be a variety of approaches to creating the four smaller sections. In the leaf above, I showed that the easiest way to divide up the stem is with an X. I also explained how the section with the ovals has only three, but the background area counts as a fourth section. Now that the color wheel is completely drawn, the goal is to fill each section of the leaf with the color, and a tint, shade, and tone of that color.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The area around the outside of the leaf can be messy, as you can see. This works for many reasons. First, their color wheel is labeled around the outside, so they don't forget or repeat a color. Their name, class, and table is listed at the top. This is great for pulling pieces from the drying rack and sorting them easily. I also find that many times I have the children write their names on the back of their projects, but when they are on the front I have a prompt for remembering each child's name, their artwork, and its progress. This makes it a great unit for the beginning of the year. And lastly, students can test a mixed color on the outer edge of the paper. Sometimes there is concern over whether a tint is light enough, or if a tone is different enough from the shade just painted. So testing the color on the outside is a great method for testing colors out before applying them inside the final piece.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Final touches are added by cleaning up any lines that were painted over by redrawing here and there with black Sharpie. Then at the very end, make sure students write their names on the back, and carefully cut out their painted leaf designs. Here are some of our finished pieces:</span></span><br />
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Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-61894714110072627222017-04-01T09:00:00.003-04:002017-04-01T16:57:49.523-04:00Kinetic Drawings<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> We talked about Heather Hansen's work, and I showed them a brief <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmxDbBNnBrg" target="_blank">Youtube video</a> to give them a bit more information as well as a glimpse into how she works. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We made
<b>connections</b> to creating snow angels, and talked about the meaning of the term <b>kinetic</b>. We then saw the
work of other artists who utilize movement in their work, like Alexander
Calder, and Bridget Riley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then we began work on our <b>individual drawings</b>. The kids worked with chalk pastels, which I divided into trays, with two pastels of two different colors. They worked with the same pastel </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">color </span>in each hand, concentrating on creating a drawing that was <b>symmetrical, showed various lines and movement, and used at least four colors</b>. As a final touch to their work, students could create <b>"smudge lines"</b> using their fingers. I had them repeat after me, "fingers, not hands" and showed them the difference between creating lines with our fingers, and making mud with our hands. Some chose also to include thicker and thinner lines by utilizing different sides of the pastels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For our <b>collaborative drawings</b>, I assigned partners, they prepped paper, and wrote their names, each on one panel on the back. This way I could grade the finished piece, as well as their individual contributions to it. Also, we could just separate the two halves of the artwork at the end of the unit, so each student could keep his or her own work.</span></div>
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nonrepresentational work of art can be even more challenging and
rewarding than one with a concrete or representational objective. They also reflected on the differences in working on a individual drawing as opposed to working with a partner. I couldn't have been happier with their efforts. Their drawings demonstrated a great variety of line, movement, color, and symmetry. Individual drawings conveyed their <b>choices</b> and <b>personalities</b>. And their collaborative work showed their attention, communication skills, and expression of the lesson objectives as a team. Here are some of our final pieces:</span></div>
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Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-47651714380303480412017-03-29T11:09:00.000-04:002017-03-29T11:09:47.557-04:00Art Teacher Finds—Say Cheese!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While doing my weekly food shopping recently I came upon <b>a familiar face</b> in one of the refrigerator cases. "<b>Why Vincent</b>, what are you doing here? I will have to take you home with me." Thankfully this conversation took place silently in my mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Vincent joined me as I sprinkled this <b>yummy cheese</b> on top of soups, pasta, and added the rest to a quiche. I never thought I would find an <b>art teacher cheese</b>, but here we have it! Have you encountered any art teacher finds lately? Tell me about them in the comments below.</span><br />
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Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-40281935222276617732017-03-22T12:56:00.001-04:002017-03-22T12:56:36.573-04:00Collaboration: Hearts and Hands Mural<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A</span> fellow art teacher on <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">an</span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a</span>rt <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t</span>ea<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">c</span>hers <b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">F</span></span>acebook group</b></span></span> was m<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y </span>inspir<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ation</span> to create this <b>hand emoji</b> themed mural. (</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">FELLOW TEACHER</span> on Facebook<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">!</span> If
you see my post, please reach out to me, I'd love to give you </span></span>cred<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">it</span> for this project!) I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">enjoy creating</span> collab<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">oratio<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pr<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ojects<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> as <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>first lessons of the year</b> in the art <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">room. </span></span></span></span></span>The small size of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">each students contri<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">but<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">i<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">allows for choice<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. <b>Every student feels successful,</b> I get a chance to assess their skills, and it breaks the ice in the class<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">room a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">s <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">we all get to know each other<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span> Not to mention<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>we have a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><b>be</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>autiful pie</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>ce<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>of art</b> to hang in the hallway<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I began by <b>searching for a stock photo</b> that I thought would make the best final mural image. Here's the one I chose below. I then printed it out, and <b>placed it on a light box</b> with graph paper over it to <b>plot out the tiled grid</b>. I drew the hand shapes in pencil, and sectioned off the image in red, giving each panel a letter designation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I made each square of the graph paper equal to a <b>3" tile that each of my students</b> would <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">contribute</span>. The paper size for each panel was 18"x18", except for the right most panels, they were 18" x 24". <b>The final size of the mural</b> was 8' wide by 6 'tall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We discussed the <b>elements of art</b> and my students were given guidelines for their assignment. They had to create at least <b>three tiles</b> to add to the mural, with <b>minimal white space</b>, utilizing the elements of art, and their subject matter had to be appropriate for school display. We used colored <b>Sharpies</b> for our designs, and I provided half sheets of copy paper so they could color all the way to the edges of their tiles without marking up the tables too much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> As they worked on their tile designs <b>I prepped paper panels</b>, each labeled with <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a</span> letter of the alphabet<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span> T<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">h</span>e<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n I </span>created numbered grids, X marks for spaces that needed tiles, and a <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">corresponding panel</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">beneath <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">them</span></span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As the children began to finish their designs, I made <b>several stations</b> each with a panel, glue sponge, and pencil. They were allowed to glue their tiles anywhere that a square had an X marked across it. Wherever they <b>glued their tile</b>, they had to also write their <b>name and class</b> in the corresponding tile below (</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">this helped me with grading, as their names on the back of their tiles got glued down<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">)</span></span>. So in the example, if a student glued their tile to spot #15, they </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">then </span>needed to sign their name and class <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o</span>n the<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>#15 in the smaller panel below. Oh, and see that half-filled diagonal square in the right column? To accommodate the <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">finished image</span> we needed some <b>diagonal designs</b> too. I saved them for <b>extra credit/early finishers</b>. No need to cut the tile in half, just <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">design a</span> half tile drawing, and glue down like a full one. The colored-in areas just needed to match up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was <b>fun to watch</b> how they chose the places to add their tiles to the murals. Some wanted to spread them out by gluing at different stations, some wanted them all together, some chose favorite numbers and so on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">T<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o</span> assemble the mura<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">l, I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">graded their work and removed the lower panels fo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r each piece (hold onto th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">em if you plan to let the kids cut up the mur<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">al <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">to</span> retrieve their <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">til</span>es after <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">it <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">has been</span> exhibit<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ed)</span></span></span></span>. Then I just a<b>ssembled in alph</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>abetical o</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>rder</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">! </span></span></span></span></span></span>I taped panels tog<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ether on the back with masking tape, into vertical strips, and then hung th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">em</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">adjacent</span> to each other to display the mur<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">al in full. </span></span></span>It<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">'</span>s easier to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">transport and to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hang than <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fastening <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the entire mural together as one piece.</span> </span></span></span>I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">saved the<b> final reveal</b> for the kids too, so they tr<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">i</span>ed to gu<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ess what kind of image <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">our <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">tiles would make</span> each time we <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">worked</span>. Here is the <b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">finished piece</span></b> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">we</span> made <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">at</span> my second school. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The fact that this collaboration <b>culminates with a positive message</b> to share with the school community is the perfect ending to this unit. I hope you try out a tiled collaboration with your kids. Maybe you'll choose a different kind of image to make into a mural. I'd love to see, so <b>share if you do!</b> </span></span>Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-27098781082575661252017-03-19T22:43:00.001-04:002017-03-19T23:35:56.041-04:00A Fresh Coat of Paint: DIY Blog Design<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Welcome back. You may notice that <b>things <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">are a bit different</span></b> around here. Well, so <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">am</span> I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">after</span> seven years of blogging, teaching, and connecting with you. It seemed time for a change, so I thought I would share my adventures in <b>do-it-yourself</b> blog redesign.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">M</span>y <b>original banner design</b> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is dis<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">p</span>layed below. </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">always enjoyed the <b>filmstrip</b> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">of images alon<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">g the bottom edge, but after several years I felt that the earth tones I chose, and large self p<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">or<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">trait were a little heav<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. The portrait <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">was also unnecessary since I have a profile pic on the sidebar. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">T</span></span>he typeface was a <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">bit <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">too modern next to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the children's art</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Don't get me wro<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ng</span>, I loved it all wh<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">en I created it, but </span>I wanted an <b>overall design change</b> which would <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">be</span> more <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">youthful, fun and light<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm a former art director, and my husband is a creative director, so we worked together to try out some <b>new possibilities</b>. First stop, FONTS! There are so many free options out there by great designers. Some can get downright kooky, or can be designed for too specific a purpose, so <b>it can be a challenge</b> to find one that reflects the feeling or message you want to convey. My home studio shares the name with my blog, so the typeface I chose had to work for both. Here are <b>some of the contenders</b>. I enjoyed how the texture within the script on the top left font was reminiscent of outer space, and the bottom right example omitted the counter space of the letter forms. The wordplay of 'space' lends itself to the <b>My Adventures in Positive Space</b> name.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next we <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>add<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ed</span> color</b> to the title and <b>newer images</b> of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">my student's art<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I also wanted to show <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">some <b>little hands at work</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. We played with a c<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ollage of colored blocks<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pieces<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> of art <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">layered on a grid format. We tried a co<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">lor<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>scheme closer to my origin<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">al<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>blog design, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">then a more multi colored approach<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nd later tried scaling back to just two strong colors. I loved the <b>ceramic bird as part of the logo</b>, but eventually stuck with<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> the filmstrip <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">concept</span> I used originally for the remainder of the art elements. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My <b>favo</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>rite </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>experience</b> during</span> the</span> design <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">process was w<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">he</span>n my th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ir</span>teen ye<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ar<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-</span>old daughter <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">joined us as</span> we were <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">exploring</span></span></b> different elements and layouts. Th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e</span> ceramic bird was a keeper<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. It is<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <b>playful</b> and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the</span> bl<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ue <a href="http://www.twisteezwire.com/" target="_blank">Twisteezwire</a> leg<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">s mimic the color and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fluid lines</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">of</span> the logo. My daughter though, she <b>took one look</b> at that bird<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and made it <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">sing<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span> She said, "Mom, the bird should be <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">smili</span>ng. And you should make it looking down at the name <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and the art</span>.<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">" </span></span>It went from playf<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ul to <b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">mag</span>ical</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. I l<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ove it like craz<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y now<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">!</span></span> I was amazed at her <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">instinct</span> fo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r vis<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ua</span>l nuance, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">combined with</span> her young<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> outlook. <b>Thank you Amelia<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Renée Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08475931328898154132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-1894765000473848742017-03-10T08:00:00.000-05:002017-03-10T16:31:12.024-05:00NAEA Convention 2017<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The 2017 <a href="https://www.arteducators.org/" target="_blank">National Art Education Association</a> Convention came to <b>NYC </b>this month, and since it's only a train ride away I was able to attend. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I highly recommend that you participate in an <b>NAEA Convention</b>
if you can. I've only been able to go when it hits NYC.
The cost of plane fare, hotels and such can be quite a bit, and I'm
still in a part-time position (sigh), BUT— <b>if you can go, DO IT! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is my <b>Top Ten List</b> of favorite experiences at the 2017 convention, in no particular order. Share yours with me in the comments below.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1: The Commute! </b>Okay,
commuting isn't the greatest. But commuting for a few days to go out
and have new experiences is a <b>lovely change of pace</b>. There is a great
big world out there, and getting out of the day to day is a welcome
change. I commuted with a colleague one morning, and a couple of times
with my husband, who has been commuting to work for years now day in and
day out. It gave me a <b>renewed appreciation</b> for all he does. Thank you
Matt! </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">By the way, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">c</span></span>an you tell that I love the <a href="https://prisma-ai.com/" target="_blank"><b>Prisma</b></a> app?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>2: New Ideas! </b>One of the workshops I attended was all about the <a href="https://naea.digication.com/omg/Postmodern_Principles"><b>Post Modern Elements of Art</b></a>, and how to incorporate them into lessons along with Color, Shape, Line and so on. Ever try an Elements of Art sandwich? </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Thanks Rahama Junaid, Karolina Maroulis, and Meghan Cerrone for a great lecture! </span></span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3</span>: The <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Energy! </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There is something about being the <b>one lonely art teacher</b> at a scho<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ol, or <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the</span> handf<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ul in a district, an<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d getting the opportunity to meet up with thou<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">sands of them <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">in a <b>great city, </b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>with activities, learning, exhibits, and incredibl<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y</span> knowledgeable speakers</b>. F<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o</span>r all of the time<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">s we feel shuffled ar<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">oun<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d, or out of place in professional development that is great for a school s<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ystem overall, but not so much for an art educator, this is the place to be! I<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t</span> is <b>d</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>ownright revitalizing</b>!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4</span>: The Se<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">se of C<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o</span>mmunity</span></span>! </b>Ever hang out with a <b>few thousand art teachers</b>? It is wonderful. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">W</span>ell, oka<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y, it was crowded! But am<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">i<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">dst the crowds and on<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-</span>ag<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ai</span>n off<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">-</span>ag<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ain</span> chaos, I had so many <b>lovely conversations</b> with teachers from all over <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the count<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y who shared their <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">love of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">education</span>, the arts, and the stories of ho<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">w</span> they travel<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ed to take part in this year's convention. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All of my encou<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nt</span>ers were open and kind. That is wor<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">thy of a mention o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n a </span>top ten list!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>5: Art Teacher Celebrities!</b> We are a small niche in the education world, and even smaller in the the world at large, but we have our <b>celebrities</b> don't we? <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I had a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> wonderful time <b>attending workshops </b>by <b>Laura Lohmann</b> of <a href="http://www.paintedpaperart.com/">Painted Paper Art</a> and <a href="https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/">Cass<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">i</span>e Stephens</a>, and got to say hi! Can I just say, that these two la<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">dies were so gracious and kind. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I volunte<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">er<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d quite a few times to <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>act as photographer</b> for attendees <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">who jus<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">had to have a </span>picture of themselves getting to me<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">et</span></span></span></span> Cassie <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and</span> Laura, and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">each time they said<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> yes to requests, were kind and gave a <b>b</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>ig old smile</b>.<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> On th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e second day I asked Cassie how she was hol<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">in<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">g up, and she me<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ntioned that her cheeks were hurting<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, and </span>I said, "<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's a good problem to have!" </span></span></span></span></span></span>I actually didn't ask<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> for picture myself until the last day. <b>Thanks ladies!</b> You were a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n amazing part of this year<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">'s convention<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>6: Sharing Great Art Le<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ssons! </span></b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There were many <b>hands</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>-on worksh</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>op</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>s</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and<b> lectures</b> about best practices, pedagogy<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the lik<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e, but frankly my favorites are where <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fellow teachers <b>share the<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">i</span>r art lessons</b>. And as much as I like the access<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> to each other o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nline, being in a ro<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">om <b>face-to</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>-face,</b> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">h<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">aving a back and forth, and getting a sense of each <b>teacher's st</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>yle </b>and per<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">sonality is simply wonderful. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One of my favo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">rite presentations was </span><b>Change it Up: 30 Art Lessons in 50 Minutes</b>. Julia and Evangeline <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">conveyed a great sen<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">se of their experience, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">an upbeat</span> attitude, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and had a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n <b>awesome</b></span><b> r</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>apport</b> with the<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> attendees and each other. And I took away <b>inspiration to try something ne</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>w</b>, tweak things I current<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ly teach, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and to rev<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">isit some lessons <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">that have been left to the wayside<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fa<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">bul</span>ou<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">s blogger <b>Phyl</b> f<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">rom <a href="http://plbrown.blogspot.com/"><b>There's a Drago</b></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://plbrown.blogspot.com/"><b>n</b></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://plbrown.blogspot.com/"><b> in my Art Room</b></a> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">gave a worksh<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">op exp<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">la</span>ining her magi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">cal toothpaste batik techniques, with samples of each step of the process<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, and a <b>funny and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">coz</span>y atmosphere</b>. It could have been that the room was <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pac<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ked! Lo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">l! Nice to see you again Phyl.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">M</span>y abs<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">olute favorite was <b>Fabulous, Fun Folk Art</b>, which was facilitated by Laura Lohmann, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cassie Step<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hens, Ginger Pacer at <a href="http://paintbrushrocket.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Paintbrush Rocket</b></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_alvarado_art/" target="_blank"><b>Jennifer Alvarado</b></a>. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For the elementary level educators out there, go find <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">info about this presentation. I'm pretty s<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">u</span>re each of these women <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">have shared on thei<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r blogs etc. all about <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>7:</b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b> Art Supplies! </b>It is always fun to see the vendors in the Exhibitor's Hall. I worked in art supply ret<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ai</span>l throug<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">h my college years (when there w<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ere <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">still mom and pop stores), and have alway<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">s loved <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">trying new products and chatting up sales reps. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">They are so generous with the<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ir </span>time<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d usuall<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y have samples<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, </span>sales <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and 'make and take' experiences <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">to share wi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">th</span> all<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">f us. I appreciate them all! Two of my favorites this year were <b>J</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>ack Richeson</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and <b>S</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>akura</b>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><br /></b></span><br />
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Train rides home each night gave me to time to quiet my mind, and
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than idyllic, but having that<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> quiet time is necessary after a day of so much <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">inp<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">u<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t and stimulation.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And don't forget the power of <b>teachers who blog</b>, and share on <b>social media</b>!
I know that blogs are more effort to seek out, read, write, and keep
up, but I still feel that they are a <b>great resource</b> and <b>community</b>, so
thanks for stopping in when you do! The pace of technology is amazing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next year's NAEA is in <b>Seattle</b> and will be hard for me to swing, but <b>2019 is in Boston</b>, so I hope to see you there! </span>Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-61560133949298816912017-03-08T14:28:00.001-05:002017-03-08T14:32:17.907-05:00Book Review: Sharpie Art Workshop for Kids<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you use Sharpies in the art room? They can be a great component of so many art projects, from informal doodles, to elaborate long-term drawing projects. A friend and fellow blogger, the amazing art teacher Kathy Barbro at <a href="http://artprojectsforkids.org/" target="_blank"><b>Art Projects for Kids</b></a> has just released a wonderful book titled <b>Sharpie Art Workshop for Kids</b>, in which she shares a multitude of art lesson ideas using these awesome markers!</span></span></span></span><br />
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featured projects could serve as a great jumping-off point for a more
experienced art teacher, or a great beginning for someone who
home schools, or just wants to get more creative time in with their kids.</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Kathy begins with the basics of color theory, the elements of art, and things to have in a well stocked art room. </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">She takes advantage of the fact that Sharpies can be used on many surfaces, and creates projects on canvas, cardboard, tin cans, CD cases and more.</span></span> She also draws inspiration from animals, world cultures, and art history.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can find this amazing item wherever cool art books are sold, like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Art-Workshop-Kids-Creative/dp/1631592513/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1488352529&sr=8-3&keywords=sharpie+art" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> at Amazon! Make sure you take a peek inside to see projects, supplies, and templates. This is a great addition to the art room library.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks Kathy for sharing a copy for me to review he</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">re at Positive Space! Congratulations on being published.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> As we got closer, I could see that the top of the cases read <b>"Artwork by our Students"</b> and <b>"Spokane Public Schools." </b>Inside were wonderful pieces made by middle school students: sculptures, altered books, collages and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thank you</b> to the middle school <b>students</b> of Spokane Schools, and to their <b>art teachers</b>! And thank you to the <b>Spokane community</b> for sharing the art of your children with all of us weary travelers. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A l<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ittle recognition for the arts goes a long way!</span></span> </span></span>Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-30585078943930477362016-10-01T09:24:00.000-04:002016-10-01T09:24:10.875-04:00Ceramic Cactus Gardens & Frida Kahlo<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These ceramic cactus gardens were inspired by<b> Hope Knight</b> at <a href="http://dolvinartknight.blogspot.com/2015/05/clay-cactus-in-pinch-pot.html" target="_blank">Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists</a>. It was a wonderful project for My 5th graders, as it puts their prior knowledge of coils, pinch pots, attaching pieces through the score and slip method, and glazing to good use. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wanted to tie the cactus project into another lesson, since on the east coast we don’t live in the desert. Its not an easy 'connection to nature' experience for my kids, unless you count a vacation etc. I wasn’t sure about it until I visited a wonderful exhibit of Frida Kahlo’s work, and the re-creation of her gardens and outdoor studio at the <a href="http://www.nybg.org/home/" target="_blank">New York Botanical Garden</a> that I knew exactly how I wanted to proceed. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We began by looking at
the works of Frida Kahlo, and how she included her love of the natural
world into her paintings, and her life at <a href="http://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/" target="_blank">La Casa Azul</a>. </span></span> </span></span></div>
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children could make into various shapes. Then into baggies with their
name/class until next time. The second class I demonstrated some basic
cactus forms, and a simple bloom. They worked on their plants, and into a
second baggie they went. The final steps were to attach the cacti to
the bottom of the pots, to draw or carve details to the plant life and
container, and to add gravel to the bare areas around the base of the
plants. They could glaze their pieces with realistic or non-realistic
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To display the gardens at school, I was inspired by the Aztec-inspired pyramid which was a prominent feature of her garden. So I backed the display case with blue paper, and pictures of Frida Kahlo, her work and gardens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Then to create the
pyramid, which gave the exhibit some nice height, I just covered some
copy paper boxes with yellow bulletin board paper, and there you have
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<br />Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-65435964344855234632016-09-17T06:09:00.000-04:002016-09-17T08:28:00.410-04:00Art Teacher Finds: Postage Stamps!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I dropped by my local post office recently to pick up a few books of stamps, and guess what was one of my options to purchase? These beautiful <b>papel picado</b> designs! Aren't they awesome? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The stamps are actually titled <b>Colorful Celebrations, </b>but I exclaimed: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Oh, I want the papel picado please!"
The clerk asked, "What?" "Papel Picado... that's Spanish for cut paper. The cut paper designs, please." I replied.
"You speak Spanish? I've never heard of that. How did you know?" The clerk was still a bit puzzled.
"I'm an art teacher. My students learn about these designs." I said.
"Ohhhhhh! Nice. Thanks for telling me about them."
<b>So stamp purchase, and mini art lesson accomplished!</b></span></span></div>
Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-56423082835943710742016-08-07T16:09:00.001-04:002016-09-17T06:15:48.434-04:00Finding Time for Myself: Ceramics<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Taking time for<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
myself is something that usually falls by the wayside. It happens to us
all, right? Life can be so busy. Well, after trying to find the the
time, money and inclination to do something for myself, </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">my wonderful husband pushed me to finally stretch my creative muscles in a way I haven't
for such a long time! I have been taking ceramics classes on the wheel at the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.nynjceramics.com/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">N</span>ew<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Y</span>ork<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">/N</span>ew<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> J</span>ersey <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A</span>cademy of<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> C</span>eramic <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A</span>rt</a> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in
Jersey City. It has been a wonderful experience, and a great way to
gain personal and professional development as a</span></span>n art educator.</span><br />
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professional studio has given me a renewed appreciation for the
qualities of clay, the importance of care and cleanliness in the
work space, in taking time to work at improving my skills and abilities,
and in making creative choices and seeing where they lead me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It has also been a
refreshing change in my ceramics experiences, as working with children
in the elementary art room has its own unique challenges, and outcomes. I
love when children get to have clay experiences, as for many it may be
the only time in life that they have the opportunity. And creating a
coil pot, a bowl, or a statue can be a pretty magical experience! Here
are my magical experiences shown below, with notes on glazes and
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Glazes: Mamo White, Blue Ying Ching. Oxidation firing.</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Glazes: Davis Red Shino, Academy Mix. Reduction firing.</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">None of these pieces are
perfect, but I love them all. And since taking the time to pursue this
art, I breathe a little easier, see pictures in the clouds again and
feel like a working artist and student. Teachers should be life long
learners after all. Special thanks to my teacher, Frank Bosco. I am so
grateful for your knowledge and guidance, and all of my experiences in
your wonderful studio!</span>Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-9895025884852430902016-07-19T16:06:00.000-04:002016-07-19T16:10:55.114-04:00Supporting my School through Art!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This past school year has been <b>full of wonderful experiences</b>, and a true feeling of being part of the school community. I am still part time and travel between schools, so I am sort of the phantom ping pong ball in the system! I know many of you can relate. This year seems to have finally given me some presence. The kids and all of the staff at both schools are beginning to recognize me—<b>HURRAY!</b> And some fellow teachers were kind enough to reach out to me to include me in some artistic endeavors.</span></span></div>
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fifth grade wing of our school has had an ongoing project of decorating
<b>ceiling tiles, with themes of diversity and acceptance.</b> I was able to
contribute paints, brushes, water pots and my expertise to the cause. I
was also invited to the 5th grade classrooms to be part of the fun. My
students were so excited to have me visit and support
their artistic efforts. They did a great job as teams to make their
contributions to the beautification and strengthening of the school community. It was also wonderful to be considered by my colleagues and included in the process.</span></span></span></div>
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have a wonderful <b>vocal music teacher</b> who has implemented a <b>theater program</b> over</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> the last couple of years. For the production of Disney's Beauty and the
Beast, I donated some time to painting <b>sets and props</b>. Brick walls for the castle were sponged and stippled to perfection! A fellow parent and friend helped me construct a deer head out of paper mache, so
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also turned a teacher’s
cart into <b>Maurice's wood chopping machine</b> at the last minute! I was so happy to be able to
help the kids put on the best production possible. They were so impressive! And so were the efforts of all of the staff and families involved. From costumes, concessions, ticket sales and more, it really takes an <b>entire community</b> to make these thing happen. And I am so happy to have been part of it!</span></span> </div>
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<br />Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-49525554641214323672016-03-15T09:55:00.000-04:002016-04-07T23:46:07.384-04:00Winter Landscapes<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spring has sprung, but I had to share paintings created by my 5th graders. Some of them had the chance to expand on a <b>color
theory unit</b> by creating these beautiful <b>winter landscape paintings</b>. The
background was produced by mixing <b>various tints</b> of a single color,
creating the snow covered hills and the sky. We then talked about <b>aerial
perspective</b>, and how objects in the front of the picture plane are
larger than ones further back. Students then added some winter objects
and painted them in <b>silhouette</b>. <b>Final touches</b> were added by creating
snow falling and covering surfaces of things like roofs, tree branches
etc. Enjoy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a new feature here on My Adventures in Positive Space, I would like to share my Art Teacher finds— those little things I see from time to time that I think are out there just for us art teacher types to find, appreciate, and many times take home!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This has been a popular one, and if you spend time on social media, you've seen them already. Over the holidays some <i><b>pretty art teachery pajamas</b></i> were being offered at Target. Needless to say, many of us now have an outfit for pajama day at school, and for lounging in at home! Here I am sitting at my kitchen window watching Winter Storm Jonas dump a ton of snow in my garden.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">They aren't easy on the eyes. They are loud and busy, but totally comfy and covered in art supplies! Oh, and did I mention tea cups as well? I am a <b><i>tea in the morning</i></b> kind of girl, so it just sealed the deal for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All I am in need of now are some art-themed slippers. Anyone have any leads? Oh, and although my hands are usually marked up with Sharpie markers or stained with paint, my toes are looking pretty wonderful! This week, anyway.</span><br />
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<br />Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-65661539688650201722016-01-29T08:00:00.000-05:002016-01-29T08:00:00.704-05:00Professional Development: AOE WInter Conference<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm so looking forward to the <b><a href="http://www.theartofed.com/" target="_blank">Art of Education</a></b> Winter Conference this weekend. Have you signed up? My position at school is still part time, so I haven't been able to swing traveling to the NAEA conventions when they are far away. I LOVED going to <a href="http://myadventuresinpositivespace.blogspot.com/search/label/NAEA%20Convention" target="_blank">NYC in 2012</a>! I can't wait for it to come back to the east coast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are an art teacher with a limited budget and/or schedule, or if you would like to have more professional development experiences specifically for our subject matter, I highly recommend an AOE conference!</span><br />
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will be my 3rd conference and I always walk away <b>inspired, informed, and
equipped with new classroom strategies, lesson plans, and ways to
reflect on and improve my teaching and my students' successes!</b> Oh, and
since it's online, I can go back and re-watch my favorite presenters, or
things I may have wanted to see more closely as speakers were
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also just got my <b>box of AOE Swag</b>, which I received for registering early! I will have materials at the ready for experiencing new materials and techniques, and have some freebies to try out on my own. Woo hoo! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope to spend some virtual time with you this weekend! See you there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And if you're not registered for the conference, just go visit <a href="http://www.theartofed.com/" target="_blank">their site</a>! There are loads of articles and short videos on all things art education! </span>Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-68236158517111090922016-01-27T07:17:00.000-05:002016-01-27T07:17:00.699-05:00Koi Fish Sculptures: Watch the Video Tutorial!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So it's a year of firsts, and I've tried my hand at making a <b>video tutorial</b>. Can I just say it is <i><b>sooo much more difficult</b></i> than it looks, but I hope to find it easier to accomplish as I continue. I also jumped into learning<b> iMovie</b> to edit things and make them fancy. I came up with this lesson for using <b>Model Magic</b> to create<b> Koi <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">F</span>ish <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">S</span>culptures</b> last summer during my stint as a summer workshop teacher for my school district. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These projects were inspired by several teachers online and in the art teachers group I belong to on Facebook. The first examples I saw were done with Sharpie markers on stretched canvas. I wasn't sure I would be able to afford that many canvases, and then not be able to break down the project to return to each of my students. Then I saw some of my peers using paper for the project, so I had to try it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I started the project on 11x14 inch paper, masked with painters tape into 10-12 sections, for each of my tables in the art room. I also had a few extra sheets at the ready for groups who managed to fill an entire piece completely, or for tables that were having more of a challenge reaching, sharing, waiting on a more thorough artist, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <i><b>Line of Life </b></i>video was a great enhancement for this lesson. It is a perfect example of collaboration, as well reinforcing to students that anyone, anywhere can contribute to a great work of art. Everyone has value, and can give an effort no matter what their skill set or challenges they may face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have to say that removing the tape from the paper was not the most successful component to this lesson, but the final product was still fabulous. My plans for next year are to work on canvas paper. Perhaps it will be a happy medium between paper and stretched canvas. Oh, and I was driving myself crazy walking around the room and grading students as they worked, when it dawned on me that the tape would be removed at the end of the lesson. Ding, ding, ding! Why not have the kids write their names on the tape, with an arrow pointing to which section they worked on! No matter how organized I think I am, there are still things that stare me in the face and take a while to work themselves out in my brain. I figure it out eventually!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The final pieces mounted together were quite impressive and I managed a bulletin board display at each of my schools. I will also be using them for display at the Board of Ed offices later in the year. I hope you try a <b>collab-oration</b> with your classes soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A fellow art teacher recently shared an article about a museum in The Netherlands, which is discouraging taking photos of artwork at museums, and instead is asking people to take the time to draw an artwork to make for a more appreciative experience. It's a wonderful idea, but it isn't for everyone. And it made me think of occasions when I took the time to visit an exhibition, and was denied the simple pleasure of snapping a photo of the memory all for my little old self.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What if I traveled to Disney World or Niagara Falls, or wherever, and was told I could sketch it only? What if I'm not an artist, but appreciate art and have no desire or skill to sketch things? I've also had circumstances where sketching </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">was </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></span></span>only allowed </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">in pencil</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></span></span>. How does that help me appreciate great color or brush strokes. And how much longer would I need to stand and sketch something than to look at it and take a picture so others can have their opportunity? Like I said, I love to sketch and do sometimes sketch on a museum visit, but having a photograph to celebrate a wonderful memory for me is different and I feel should still be permitted. Especially to share as a blogger. I would think the museums would like the publicity for their exhibits!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For example, here is an exhibit on Italian Futurism I went to at the Guggenheim. No photography allowed. I took a photo in the lobby, the only place I could that had anything to do with the exhibit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Which is more memorable and important to me? My record of experiencing the mural of course. It helps me to remember the weather, what I wore, which was Futurism inspired by the way, and for a blogger, th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is is a great experienc<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e to share over signage!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So what do you think?</b> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I</span>n the di<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">gital age, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">should we be allowed to take more pi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ctures of the art<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">work we view in a formal setting or <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">fewer</span>? <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">D<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">es it devalue the <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">works or make them <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">even more<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> important? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Do you have a<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> prefer<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ence as to wh<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ether to sketch or snap a photo <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">on a visit to a museum or gallery? <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you have any favorite photos of you<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r art experie<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nces? If you share some with me <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">via email, I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">will <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">add them to a future feedback post<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">! Be sure to include you<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r na<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">me, the artist and/or title of<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e artwork pictured, and where it was taken.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-57218892592896352602015-09-05T08:49:00.000-04:002015-09-05T08:50:42.186-04:00Last Summer Days<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, the final days of summer are here. I know many of you have already begun teaching classes, and I'm right behind you! I've unpacked, reconnected with staff, and have had days of intensive professional development. Whew! It's back to school next week, but this weekend I do get one last family getaway. </span></span><br />
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Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-27710320030844963232015-08-23T14:06:00.000-04:002015-08-24T08:35:19.406-04:00A Special Student Thank You!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, apparently I missed this
treasure left for me at the end of the year. It is a student drawing
inspired by Romero Britto, with a note thanking me for our recent mural
project. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>This made my entire week!</b></span> Please, if you have a teacher that deserves a thank you, take
the time to give it. It is something we all appreciate— more than you know!</span></div>
Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-7947355353510471552015-08-19T06:10:00.003-04:002015-08-19T06:10:38.988-04:00Vincent van Gogh Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks to everyone who entered the contest for a free copy of <b>Vincent</b>, <br />by Barbara Stok. You all had great stories to share. I especially loved seeing pictures <br />of you dressed as Vincent, recollections of lessons taught and learned, and even got <br />the scoop on a free van Gogh app! So fantastic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Look for your package in the mail, find a comfy chair, <br />and have a great read.</span> </div>
Renee Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220254046017235621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2619965736170571005.post-6655548665582486782015-08-12T14:40:00.000-04:002015-08-12T14:40:10.070-04:00Middle School Mural, Part Three<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We used Sax True Flow acrylics and they worked well. We mixed a little
white into each color to give them better opacity. The lightest colors
did need an additional coat— and go figure, I realized later that Sax
makes a Blockout White, which </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">probably </span>would have been a better way to
go! Live and learn. The kids used restaurant cups to carry their paint over to the mural. And I just snapped the lids on and saved them for the next week! Unless there was near nothing left in the cups, the paint stayed moist and usable throughout our five weeks of meeting to work on the mural. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once we got rolling and past just filling in large areas of color, my students were so motivated that I became a little overwhelmed with many of them asking over and over and/or simultaneously "What do I do now? What's next?" I had about twelve students, for a 6 foot by six foot space. Not everyone could work at the same time, and sometimes with so many working, I could not look to see what needed to be done! So, at the end of each work day I would take a shot of the mural in progress, and before the next meeting, I would mark all of the areas that needed work with a post-it note. Voila! Students could pick an area, pull off a note, and get to work. I also had students washing brushes, filling paint cups, and mixing colors as we needed them. And lets not forget the emergency clean up crew! Damp washcloths at the ready just in case of spills, paint on clothing etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> We had the printout of the image hanging nearby for reference as we worked. For circles and stripes I hung up sheets to practice on. Having a chance to try filling in these areas before heading to the mural gave the kids confidence, and helped their work to be its best.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I still found that straight lines were tricky, barring masking every line with tape. So in smaller areas, we opted to make free-form lines, and dab dots. The kids could practice them on the practice sheets as well, and they still gave the look and feel of Britto's original work. They also painted the free-form scribble patterns free hand.</span><br />
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adding black outlines, I painted the outside borders for the kids to
fill in, and painted some areas myself. Once you get so close to the
finish, you don't want anything to go horribly wrong. And at this point,
precision is key! </span>We managed all of the final touches with success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This really was a great learning experience for the kids, as well as for me as a teacher, artist, and life-long learner. I also enjoyed the many students and staff who walked by and stopped to give encouragement, thank me for contributing to brightening up our hallways, and find out who I am! Being a part-time teacher who travels to two different schools, I don't always get to feel as much a part of each school's community as I would like. This was a wonderful opportunity to get to know everyone. And I'm glad my students will be able to walk by our mural and know they were part of it for their years at middle school. Great job young artists!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> To see the other stages of our Romero Britto mural, check out these previous posts...</span><br />
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<a href="http://myadventuresinpositivespace.blogspot.com/2015/05/middle-school-mural-part-one.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Middle School Mural, Part One</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://myadventuresinpositivespace.blogspot.com/2015/06/middle-school-mural-part-two.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Middle School Mural, Part Two</span></a><br />
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