Friday, October 10, 2014

Printmaking

Explore the link below to find out more about the art of printmaking.  
You will need Flash to view the website.

What is a print?

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Fine arts Showcase for 6th & 7th Grade Art Students

Please join us in the Hines Theater for the sixth grade Fine Arts Presentation 
tomorrow November 15, during A7 (2:00-2:45).  


The seventh grade Fine Arts Presentation will be on Monday, 
November 18, during B6 (1:10-1:55).  

Students in the various Fine Arts rotation will be showcasing their artistic skills.
I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Zepeda.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Things to Know in ART

Elements of Art
 Line the path of a point, variety of line (straight, curved, diagonal, zigzag, etc.) and line quality (thick to thin)Shape is 2-Dimensional flat spaces defined by edges, can be free-form (organic) or geometric Color can be cool/warm, Primary/secondary/intermediate (tertiary) Value the lightness or darkness of a hueTexture (visual/implied and actual/tactile) Space can be positive/negative; also can show depth; foreground/middle ground/background Form  is 3-Dimensional and encloses Volume, can be free-form (organic) or geometric
 


Principles of Design

Movement occurs when the elements are used to show action or visually leads the viewer’s eye through a work of art.
Pattern the regular repetition of an element of art
Rhythm can be regular, alternating or progressive
Proportion refers to the size relationship of one part to the whole,
Scale is the size of something compared to the world in general
Balance radial, symmetrical, asymmetrical
 Emphasis creates a focal point, the center of interest
 Unity the quality of seeming whole and complete, looking right together 
Variety the combination of the art elements to provide interest in an artwork.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To the following 
St. Stephen's M.S. Art Students 
for having artwork on display at Jerry's Artarama

Bryn B.
Grayson M.


I am very proud of their accomplishment.
Ms. Zepeda




Monday, October 7, 2013

Oaxacan Clay Artist Visits  SSES!

St. Stephens welcomed Angelica Vasquez to Mrs.Orr's ceramics class.  Ms. Vasquez shared her history with the students and spoke of the myths surrounding the land where she is from.  Many figures from myths and legends can be seen in her work.

It was great to see her work as she explained the tools and clay bodies she uses in the creation of her ceramic works.  Many thanks to our wonderful SSES middle school student who on the spot interpreted for Ms. Vasquez.






Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Pen & Ink Line Designs


6th Graders

Sixth graders created small detailed pen and ink drawings with watercolor washes in the background. Filling the empty spaces around the object with patterns that used a variety of line and varying line quality.





 









Thursday, September 12, 2013

Art Websites

Awesome Art Websites

Here is a list of some great websites to use for research, better art vocabulary understanding and interactive how to's


Art vocabulary online dictionary with great visual examples and links to explore.

Art History Exploration

Interactive Art sites:
Perspective Drawing

Printmaking: