Current 7th and 8th Grade Project

TWO-POINT PERSPECTIVE NAMES

We will begin the 2012 school year by drawing our names using the technique of two-point perspective on the front cover of our portfolio.

Powerpoint presentation introducing project:

2-Point Perspective Names

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PAINTED SHOES

Instead of tossing out those old ragged shoes you’ve worn holes in or have outgrown, we will be using them as a canvas for an acrylic painting!  Gather up your old shoes and let’s paint!

Powerpoint presentation introducing project:

Painted Shoes

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CHUCK CLOSE – VALUE STUDY SELF-PORTRAIT

Our next project will be a Chuck Close – Value Study self-portrait. 

Click on the following links to learn more about Chuck Close: 

http://www.chuckclose.coe.uh.edu/

 http://chuckclose.com/  

Powerpoint presentation introducing project:

Chuck Close – Value Study

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GRAFFITI NAME TAG

We are going to begin the year with a Graffiti Name Tag portfolio project in which you will use creative lettering to design your name.  You will be introduced to the artist Jean Michel Basquait to help inspire you to create your own “tag”. 

Powerpoint presentation introduction project: 

Graffiti Name Tag