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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