Welcome to the Glidden-Ralston Art Room! Time to use your brain in different (and important) ways...
Creativity! Problem solving! Self expression! We've got it all!
You will find resources and information here to help you be successful in your Art classes.
This site is a work in progress, so if there is something you'd like to have access to, please let me know.
**NOTE: Projects will not necessarily be created in the order they are listed on the webpage. I also reserve the right to add new stuff and try new ideas (as you know I love to do)...because that's part of the fun of being an Art teacher!
Creativity! Problem solving! Self expression! We've got it all!
You will find resources and information here to help you be successful in your Art classes.
This site is a work in progress, so if there is something you'd like to have access to, please let me know.
**NOTE: Projects will not necessarily be created in the order they are listed on the webpage. I also reserve the right to add new stuff and try new ideas (as you know I love to do)...because that's part of the fun of being an Art teacher!
New favorite comic artist!
Strange Planet
by Nathan Pyle
(click for more)
ART ROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Finish all projects on time.
**Students will be given two due dates to help them set goals for themselves in getting work in on time. The first date will be the last day they may work on a project in class. The second date will be the last day a project can be turned in for full credit. These due dates are typically two to four days apart. It is important to learn to work within deadlines to practice being a responsible human being, however...sometimes life happens. If you have a special situation, do not stress. Come talk to me and we'll work
something out.
If a project is turned in late, it is expected that it will still be of the highest quality.
**This is why, if students do not get done on time, they may turn a project in any time before the end of the term for one grade deduction (i.e. if the project was an "A", it will be a "B.")
Use class time wisely.
** The harder students work during class, the less they have to work on a project out of class. People work at a variety of paces so if a student knows that Art due dates are a challenge for them, staying focused during class time is extra important.
Give your best effort to each project.
** Students will have varying opinions about each project that they are assigned. This is completely normal, as we all have personal preferences. However, each project is designed to teach or reinforce a multitude of lessons that will help students become better artists, thinkers and problem solvers. Therefore, I ask you to tolerate the projects you don’t like and appreciate and enjoy the ones that you do.
Take responsibility for your learning.
** The art room is an independent learning space. You will learn as much or as little as the effort you put into your work. Students are asked to care as much about their work as I do and strive to use the full range of their skills.
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Happy Creating!! --Mrs. Baack |
According to The Art of Ed, Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev coined the term Neurographica
in 2014. He describes the process as a creative method of transforming the world. This process uses a drawing technique that links the conscience with the subconscious. The link is made by activating connections between brain cells and neurons. The result is an awareness and mindfulness that helps turn stress into calm. Research shows that the act of making art is good for the brain because it decreases stress levels and increases focus.
A popular acronym in the education world is "SEL" which stands for Social-Emotional Learning. This is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. The cool thing is that Art has always used SEL to help students become their best selves (I'm pretty proud of that fact!😁)
Neurographic Art is one example of that learning and we're going to start our class by giving it a try!
in 2014. He describes the process as a creative method of transforming the world. This process uses a drawing technique that links the conscience with the subconscious. The link is made by activating connections between brain cells and neurons. The result is an awareness and mindfulness that helps turn stress into calm. Research shows that the act of making art is good for the brain because it decreases stress levels and increases focus.
A popular acronym in the education world is "SEL" which stands for Social-Emotional Learning. This is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. The cool thing is that Art has always used SEL to help students become their best selves (I'm pretty proud of that fact!😁)
Neurographic Art is one example of that learning and we're going to start our class by giving it a try!
To take this a step further, we can listen to meditative, relaxing music to help us get into the thought processes of the Art.
Feel free to do this anytime something is bothering you or you just need to de-stress.
Jen Stark is a multi-media American artist who lives and works in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for creating optical art sculptures, murals, and paintings using psychedelic colors in patterns and drips that mimic complicated designs found in nature. The images above are from her website - check it out HERE.
Here's an intro to her work, in her own words:
Here's an intro to her work, in her own words:
A demo of our WARM UP PROJECT. We'll be displaying these all together as a mural tribute to Jen Stark.