We have been looking at the Art of Norman Rockwell, and we are enjoying the  Freedom paintings that he created in his thankfulness for the American liberties that we all enjoy!   In response we have listed things that we … Continue reading →

10,000 years  or more ago,  the Ancient peoples of South America began creating  useful vessels in the form of animals.  Creatively stylizing their clay creatures, they covered  them with pattern and design and charm!  After studying these wonderful critters we … Continue reading →

As you “step” in you will see that we are drawing up a storm with lots of practice to improve our skills!  Many  of our drawings will soon be on display along the halls of GMS ! Step a little … Continue reading →

On November 13 ( Day 2) & November 14 ( Day1) Sketchbooks  Are due! The assignment is a step by Step drawing from one of my handouts with Nature as the subject matter. Students are to draw as large as … Continue reading →

Most middle school Art students really want to learn to draw more realistically! While they really enjoy abstract or non- objective art, they want to make things LOOK real!  So, we have been spending time Really looking at REAL things … Continue reading →