Homecoming in the art room ... or Duck Dynasty comes to WB.

Several art students and friends dressed up today for Homecoming Week as members of the Duck Dynasty TV series.  Watching them draw was quite a sight so we thought we would share it in my blog. 

Caitlyn, Kerri, Marissa and Emma working on the white object still-life.

Congrats to Zak and his Family and Friends

The second annual Car Smash fundraiser organized by the Phillips family raised funds for the ADA/Central Massachusetts Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes took place on Saturday September 21, 2013.  Many students and adults including West Boylston's School Committee Chair, took a swing at one of two cars and by the end of the day the cars were just about demolished.  Zak is hopeful that he can get credit for the end result this week by submitting photos of the cars for his Optional, Your Choice of Media and Theme Art Homework.   Hummmm...... may need to give that some thought!  Great job.

 

 

Making the scene at stART on the street

Current and former art students appreciated the artists and artworks at this great event in Worcester.  WB Art Department faculty member Lynne Pelto exhibited and sold her wheel thrown clay works with supportive husband by her side.  Spotted at the event by Mrs. Tetler were former WB art students Leo Carrasco, Matt Roberts, Aaron White and Libby Armstrong (well technically Libby did not take art but she was a musician.)

Current students attending StART of the Street including Dylan Taylor, Kelsey Book, Gabby Hammel, Chris Leavitt, and Alan Blunt showed that art is not just a course they take in school but also something that they appreciate in their free time.

Advanced Art Students refine their drawing skills in quick 1 1/2 hour color studies of natural objects.

The students are working on pacing themselves and on trying to create, not just accurate drawings, but also good compositions.

The students have individual challenges to respond to in their drawings.  These challenges were identified in previous drawings.

                     

     Heather worked on composition and combines two views of her gourd.

Morgan worked on increasing the amount of space that her object takes up on the page.

 And finally, Julie worked on observing her object more carefully and trying to finish her drawing in one class period!

Congratulations to the following students!

Erika Smith Grade 11 has earned membership in the West Boylston High School National Art Honor Society!

Gabrielle Hamel, Grade 10 won the "Check my blog" art supplies and Rachel Langhill, Grade 12 was a runner up prize winner.

Students recognized for exemplary homework this week were Brendan Russell, Grade 10; Amanda Baldi, Grade 10; Shannon Downer, Grade 12; Summer Pearson, Grade 9; Jon Vanderburgh, Grade 12; and Rachel Langhill, Grade 12.  These students earn a spot on the art room "wall of fame" for the day in celebration of their good work.  Well done!

A brand new year!

I am very excited to begin a new school year with you all.  We are so lucky in education because we all have the chance to begin again, to erase anything we didn't feel proud of the year before and to build upon the great moments of the previous year.  We can set goals - and we will in class - and do our best to reach those goals.  For me it is an especially important year.  I am beginning my 41st year of teaching!  I hope to share with my classes why I have maintained such a commitment to teaching despite other opportunities in my career.  I firmly believe that all of my students this year will work with me to make this unquestionably my best year ever as an arts educator!

Summer is a great time to grow as an artist

You may be working ... you may be traveling ... you may be dreaming.  All of these situations support your vision as an artist.  Everyday experiences can inspire.  Maybe because of challenges ... or inspirations ... what is it that makes you want to express yourself?  Take the time for yourself and remind yourself of what it is that makes you feel special as an artist.

Recently I visited my son in South Carolina.  What fun, and of course we visited a new museum... always cool. 
My sketchbook calls to me daily.  My goal is to be sure to give it adequate attention.

Meanwhile, a time sensitive challenge for you all ... can you create an artwork 8" x 8" that could be offered for sale to benefit the arts in the Worcester area?  Check the link...ASAP - July deadline!

http://www.artsworcester.org/exhibits-events/2013/drop-party-art-line?utm_source=July+3%2C+2013+Arts+%26+Culture+Connection&utm_campaign=Arts+%26+Culture+Connection&utm_medium=email

 Have  a great summer and send me your artworks and I will post them.