Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.

Albert Einstein

Perspective: How To Draw a Birdhouse

Drawing objects in one point perspective can be tricky at first. Once you learn the basics it can be a lot of fun. It's all about connecting lines to points and drawing lines that are parallel to each other. You will need:

• 8 1/2 x 11 inch copy paper
• Ruler
• Pencil and eraser

1. Make a dot not far from the right hand corner of your paper
2. Draw a rectangle in the middle of the paper. Draw a triangle on the top of the rectangle.
3. With the ruler, connect points 1,2, and 3 to the dot that is your vanishing point (VP). So you are connecting the two side corners of the rectangle and the top of the triangle with the dot. You will have three lines drawn to the dot.
4. Draw a line parallel to the right side of the rectangle about 1 to 2 inches away.
5. Draw a line parallel to the top line of the triangle from point A to point B.
6. Now you can shade the side and roof and you are done.

Hope you can try this!   

Inspiration

I thought I’d pass this along for inspiration to anyone who loves art and portraiture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDIoN-_Hxs

500 years of Women in Art
 

 

This week: BIRDS!

Now that the colder weather is here, a lot of my students tell me they have bird feeders in their back yards so what better subject this week than to draw and paint birds. We started by looking at line drawings of birds found in New England then each student chose their favorite one. Using a pencil we created contour drawings. With black paint we went over every line and then added details: feathers, eyes, and beaks. Finally adding color with oil pastels gave our birds their finishing touches and a lot of contrast. Pretty  awesome!

Art History and Artists

Offering art history lessons and an art project inspired by these artists is my favorite way to teach. When I research these time periods and artists and read about the way an artist creates I find it  fascinating,  Going to a museum is an incredible way to learn about art and experience it first hand. We have one of the best art museums in the country at the  Rhode Island School of Design Museum in Providence. Hmmmm....maybe a trip soon? 

The world is but a canvas to the imagination. 

                                                          Henry David Thoreau

KID'S ART NOVEMBER 8!

I am looking forward to teaching a 5 week session at Steere Farm Elementary in Harrisville, RI starting Wednesday November 8! I'll be introducing new techniques and materials. In my search for great art supplies I found some beautiful oil pastel colors and interesting speckled drawing paper. Sometimes the materials inspire my lessons and things just take off from there. Other times it might be a painting or an artist that stirs my imagination and opens up the creative experience to new possibilities.  So we'll be drawing animals, both real and imaginary, painting landscapes and learning about color and design. Hope you can join us!

Please let me know soon if your child would like to join the class. It is sponsored by Burrillville Parks and Recreation and as always it is open to kids who live in other towns also.  

 

 

After School and Saturday Art Schedule Fall 2012

ART CLASSESl AFTER SCHOOL AND SATURDAYS Fall 2012

Sponored by Burrillville Parks and Recreation

EXPLORING ART AND GREAT ARTISTS-SATURDAYS

Burrillville Recreation Center, Lodge Rd, Pascoag RI 02859

11:00 – 12:00 NOON -Ages 5 to 8

12:30 – 2:00 – Ages 9 and up

October 20

November 17

December 8

Fee: $12 -includes materials

ART AROUND THE WORLD- AFTER SCHOOL

Grades K - 5   Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 pm

STEERE  FARM  ELEMENTARY           November 7 – December 12 (no school 11/21)

CALLAHAN ELEMENTARY                 January 2 – January 30

Fee:$45 for 5 weeks – includes all materials

Your child will be introduced to the foundations of drawing, painting and sculpture in an ENGAGING creative environment. Students will have FUN creating original art work and inspiration will flow from the great artists of the times! We will explore connections between artists and nature in an encouraging creative environment

and create with pastel, paint, and more... The classes will instill deeper levels of creative thought in young people while offering techniques in new media and materials. These are classes not to be missed!

Since each class is always fresh and new, both returning and new students will benefit.

Email delljon@aol.com to register and make payment.

I have  an extensive background in painting, drawing, printmaking, bookmaking and working with young people to inspire transformative processes with the ARTS! The credentials I hold  are a BA in studio art and a Masters degree in art education.

All classes include materials.