The Art Classroom

I think of my entire classroom as a work of art. I am the interior decorator to the art room. When I first got my classroom two years ago it was in shambles. I did some wall painting and major organization. In the first year I had little storage space and a weird layout, but at least it looked pretty decent. By my second year I multiplied my storage and table space and got some new student tables that I grouped in the middle. It's a little tight when I have many students in the room, but it is WAY better this year. There is more usable space and storage these days. Of course, I will always wish for more space, but I do what I can. I'm lucky I have a lot of freedom to make it into what I want. 

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This is my second year arrangement ^

This is my first year arrangement ^ 

This is what I what I started with ^

How to Be a Successful Art Teacher

One of the first projects I taught in the film making class was to make a how-to video. I was very surprised that none of the students have made or posted videos like this. In the age of technology I feel like every high school student does this, but maybe it's all about the snapchats and instagrams these days. Anyway, this was my example to show them. It also shows off how amazing and successful I am. 

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Ball Transform GIF

I had my digital art students make GIFs using photoshop. They picked it up surprisingly well. The assignment was to make a ball bounce and transform into something else. I made this quick example during class when I was explaining the assignment. He's a happy little orange thing. Of course I had to explain squash and stretch concepts too.

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These are a few of the student examples I very much enjoyed. Everyone is unique on their interpretation of the project. Go to eratsartroom.blogspot.com to see more student art.

Watercolor Layering Samples

Hey look! Watercolor painting. These were some quick examples to show students the layering process. Still life art isn't usually my jam anymore, I like idea creation and storytelling better, but it's nice to know that I can still whip out some still life examples when I need them. 

Go to eratsartroom.blogspot.com to see more student art.

Half Skull Portrait

I had my intro students make half skull portraits and I could not resist making my own. I love colored pencils and I have not done any of my own art with them for a couple years. I must say, I still got it. I am pleased with how this picture turned out. My students made some nice ones also.

Go to eratsartroom.blogspot.com to see more student art.