The Drawing 1a students listened to Brazilian artist, Vik Muniz, talk about his process and ways of exploring unconventional drawing materials. Â It was inspiring to listen to him talk about "ideas" and notions of "creativity." http://www.ted.com/talks/vik_muniz_makes_art_with_wire_sugar.html The students then set to work on their prints, which are in process. What is a print? A print …
What is Drawing?
"Drawing is not an exercise. Exercise is sitting on a stationary bicycle and going nowhere. Drawing is being on a bicycle and taking a journey."  — Jim Dine In the studio, students are exploring the different ways a drawing can be made. Does a drawing always have to be pencil on paper? Can you work on the …
Where do artists find inspiration and ideas?
 "The best ideas come unexpectedly from a conversation or a common activity like watering the garden. These can get lost or slip away if not acted on when they occur."    — Ruth Asawa How does a writer begin to draft a composition? How does a poet begin to craft a written snapshot of a moment? …
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Exploration, Investigation, and Experimentation in the Studio
"The essence of drawing is the line exploring space." — Andy Goldsworthy The school year has begun, and the art studio is active with light, inspiration, material, and movement. Welcome to the art studio. This term students have the option of taking Drawing 1a or Drawing 1b. In both courses, the young artists are exploring what is …
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