Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Self-Portraits a la Frida Kahlo












These capture the essence of the surreal style of the great Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.  Surrealism is a movement in art where there are elements of realism and fantasy.  The artwork has dreamlike and sometimes exaggerated qualities.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Medieval Bestiary







The above examples from last year's seventh grade students are excellent examples of medieval inspired bestiaries.  All show good use of texture, combinations of animals, diminution in the background, and gradiated value.