The Retreat is Coming, The Retreat is Coming

Can you believe it, the AP Art Retreat is almost here! We have many fun things planned. Some of the fun is going to depend on you. We are going to talk about the Craft Faire on Tuesday in more detail...if you are interested in being one of the Craft Faire booth's let us know then. We will pay for all the materials you just need to be the teacher. Two groups of people from AP 2-D need to volunteer.

Now is the time to start collecting all that hippie gear. Does anyone know anyone who owns a VW Bus? Wouldn't that be cool in the picture?

I'm hoping the weather will be kind to us but just incase bring plastic you can sit on for drawing and painting out in the woods! I'm sure I will have more later.

Peace out

Big Week!

We have so much to do this week it's mind boggling! (Please note random, mind boggling image.)

• Tuesday - Sketchbook due, Blog comment due and your Portland Inspired work will be critiqued
• Thurday - we will work on preparing for the RETREAT!!!!
  
• Friday after school for two hours we will have our first artist in residence. Her name is Kris Musto and she will be working with us on putting together our handmade journals. She is going to work with us on Saturday as well but it will take longer than that so we are getting a head start on Friday. Sorry, I forgot to tell you guys this, it's been a crazy busy time of the year. If you can't come for some reason please talk with me so we can figure out what to do.

I'm really looking forward to the retreat. This group is amazing, the artists in residence we have are super and it's going to be a good one. Don't forget those hippie clothes!

What's up - Besides the Sky

Monday you will need to bring two very exciting images...already printed....carrying them in your hand....to class. We will start a painting or drawing based on one of the images that you are inspired by. Here are a few images I was inspired by on the field trip. Speaking of the field trip here is the link to some pretty cool pictures. You guys are so cute!

http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-mcbrides/News_Events/news_main09.htm

You also need to make sure you complete your write up according to the handout you received on the field trip. This will be due on Monday as well. :)

Field Trip Kudos

Okay, you guys are scaring me with how amazingly fun, responsible, good, creative and kind you all are. If this is the way the rest of the year is going to be, I'm in art teacher heaven. I was very proud of how you all embraced this field trip and got inspired by what you saw. Amy and I received numerous compliments on your behavior from Gallery owners and other adults. Isn't it cool to get out of your own cocoon and see what the rest of the world is up to? Don't you wish we could take a field trip to Spain or Italy or France? Now I'm talking crazy.

Great job today. You did the Lakeridge Art Department proud :)

Monday - two inspiring images - sketchbook reflections

Annie - What did you do with your sketchbook? You need to find it.......

Alert Alert!!!!

Hey if you have a camera or can borrow a camera please bring it on Thursday. Mrs. Burnham and I came up with a super cool idea and you will need to be able to take pictures for documentation on the field trip.

Please don't forget your sketchbook, your forms, and money for food, etc.

It's going to be fun!

Drawing a Day

You need to do a Drawing a Day for the next, count them, six days. Here are those really neato websites where you can check out what other artists are doing for their drawing per day.

BTW - Don't draw six drawings in one day. The idea is to find sometime, each day to dedicate to art. You can do it!

These will be great for your portfolio. Draw from observation.

http://www.artlab.org.uk/drawing/
http://www.drawingday.org/

Baby says...get that glazed look off your face and DRAW.

Friday Drop Dead

Hey Don't forget Friday is the for sure, no getting around it, begging won't work deadline to get your class fee $75.00, Art Retreat $100.o0 plus forms, and NAHS membership form and $ in.

Don't forget. Somebody call Steven to remind him...he's going to forget!

Life Drawing - 2008/2009

Okay, I was able to make some changes. I really like that we are all communicating and making this work for all involved. It makes my art teacher heart happy.

Here are the dates for the year for life drawing. Do what you can to NOT schedule anything on these dates or times.

October 29th 5 - 7 Wednesday

November 13th 5- 7 Thursday

February 11th 5- 7 Wednesday

March 12th 5 - 7 Thursday

Hopefully that will work better for Lindsay and the concert girls! Keep talking to me and let me know if there is a conflict, we can make this work.

Friday - $$, Forms and more!

Hey Chiclets -

Do you know what Chiclets are? They are a fabulous gum that's been around for many years. You however do not have many years to get some money and forms to me! This Friday, September 12th I will need the following in my little hands:

1. Your $100.00 for the retreat and all the forms, Code of Conduct, Bus Release.

2. Your membership form for the National Art Honor Society. Way cool to belong to this wild bunch of crazy artists. $25.00 and the form by Friday!

3. If you have not paid your fees for the AP class now is the time. $75.00 is due on the 12th.

We are going on a field trip on the 18th - way fun!!! More later.

Welcome Back!!

I can't tell you how excited I am that the new school year is starting. You are an amazing talented bunch of students who are going to kick some AP, well you know. This blog spot will become an important part of your daily/weekly routine. Everything that you need to know about what's going on in the AP class will be on this site. You will be creating your own blog spot that will be linked to this main site. It's a great way to share your work with your classmates, friends, family and the rest of the world.

Your first blogging assignment will be to create your site. It's easy. Ms. McB gave you lots of handouts to help you through the process. Have fun and make your site your own. I would like you to take pictures of your summer work and post it on your personal blog site as soon as possible.

Here is some of the work I did this summer....they are all encaustic pieces. I love crows and wanted to explore that concept while learning to tackle this new medium.

Enjoy. Can't wait to see you all. Peace out, Ms. McB