1.11.12
Happy Hallowe'en!
15.10.12
3D...
This is the beginning of a 3d project that some of the 4th years are doing, and I have to say I can't wait to see the finished result! Each tier of the sculpture represents a different artist's style: Van Gogh, Mondrian and Picasso respectively. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!
14.10.12
Lino Printing...
Ok, it's been a while since I've uploaded any work - I apologise! I will start taking photos of pupils' progress again, but in the mean time, here are some examples of my fifth years' lino prints - pretty impressive work!
If these prints were done in the actual Leaving Cert exam, they would have 5 hours to complete them, from start to finish, as well as completing a Prep sheet to support their designs. That's a lot of work in 5 hours, but it's doable and as you can see, the results are striking!
If these prints were done in the actual Leaving Cert exam, they would have 5 hours to complete them, from start to finish, as well as completing a Prep sheet to support their designs. That's a lot of work in 5 hours, but it's doable and as you can see, the results are striking!
16.9.12
Framing your Work
I just want to add one more piece for today - this is an example of how Tesco frames (or cheap frames from anywhere really) can be used to make a great present for someone. I mentioned making your own window-mount in a previous post, and framing your own work. It's a much cheaper solution to getting something professionally framed. Have a look at the end result (bearing in mind my photographic skills do leave something to be desired!)...
This is SO easy to do though. The frame costs very little, and I just replaced the inner mount with strong strong mounting board in a colour that suited where the picture was to be hung. (The original mount was only made of poor quality white paper, so it really makes a difference to replace it.)
Mounting board is very very strong card. You generally need to use a scalpel to cut it, but it's very durable and hard-wearing, and made for presenting work to a high standard. You can buy it in places like Cork Art Supplies, Vibes & Scribes, Art & Hobby Shop and larger Eason's Stores.
So next time it's a family-member's birthday, think about making your own picture and framing it for them! Nothing beats a hand-made gift.
This is SO easy to do though. The frame costs very little, and I just replaced the inner mount with strong strong mounting board in a colour that suited where the picture was to be hung. (The original mount was only made of poor quality white paper, so it really makes a difference to replace it.)
Mounting board is very very strong card. You generally need to use a scalpel to cut it, but it's very durable and hard-wearing, and made for presenting work to a high standard. You can buy it in places like Cork Art Supplies, Vibes & Scribes, Art & Hobby Shop and larger Eason's Stores.
So next time it's a family-member's birthday, think about making your own picture and framing it for them! Nothing beats a hand-made gift.
Progress from Last Year
I just want to upload 2 more images from my Junior Cert class - these are done by the same student, and just prove how a little work can go a long way - look at the wonderful improvement that has been made since last May!
Brilliant work, and demonstrates how if you spend a bit of time on something you can really achieve fantastic results.
Junior Cert Still Life
Making great progress with Still Life since starting back at school. I'm really proud of everybody's achievements so far this year - so keep up the good work!
These images have been done in either pastel or colouring pencil, and as you can see the students have paid great attention to tone and shading.
These images have been done in either pastel or colouring pencil, and as you can see the students have paid great attention to tone and shading.
30.7.12
Keeping Busy...
So I know I'm always talking about keeping busy and keeping creative. It's easier to give advice than to take it, and although I haven't had as much time this summer to work on my own pieces as I'd like, I have done a few bits and pieces. Most of the work I do tends to be in sketchbooks, images of which I'll upload soon. Very few pieces actually develop into pieces that I would get framed. Here's one I did recently:
This was just done in black pen - you can get Stabilo pens in Tesco very cheaply. Also, if you're doing a picture as a gift and want to avoid expensive framing costs, Tesco do some nice frames at good prices. They have mounts inside although it would be no harm to buy a bit of mounting board and insert a better quality mount yourself. Easy-peasy and it will look very professional! Makes a fantastic present!
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-cream-frame-8x10-with-a-5x7-mount/212-2269.prd?skuId=212-2269&pageLevel=
This was just done in black pen - you can get Stabilo pens in Tesco very cheaply. Also, if you're doing a picture as a gift and want to avoid expensive framing costs, Tesco do some nice frames at good prices. They have mounts inside although it would be no harm to buy a bit of mounting board and insert a better quality mount yourself. Easy-peasy and it will look very professional! Makes a fantastic present!
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-cream-frame-8x10-with-a-5x7-mount/212-2269.prd?skuId=212-2269&pageLevel=
18.7.12
Art from Recycled Materials
Lately I've been really interested in combining art and recycling. My first years last year made hats from recycled materials (the photos are on the blog) and they turned out incredibly well. Sometimes creating things and making art can be an expensive process, so I think being able to use found items or stuff that you have lying around at home is a really brilliant way of making something unique without having to spend a lot of money on materials.
I was recently at a festival in Westmeath where all the art was made from 'junk', and the effect was fantastic - stars made from tissue and twigs, umbrellas as a colourful hanging installation, cd's as personalised tree decorations - the possibilities of using recycled materials are endless and the results speak for themselves.
Finding a new way of looking at the junk you have lying around the house, being a bit creative with everyday objects, as well as knowing you're actually recycling as you do it! With the recession it's all the more pertinent, and more and more people are looking for ways to re-use, recycle and spend a bit of money. So if you're sitting at home with nothing to do, you've no excuse! Get making!!
I was recently at a festival in Westmeath where all the art was made from 'junk', and the effect was fantastic - stars made from tissue and twigs, umbrellas as a colourful hanging installation, cd's as personalised tree decorations - the possibilities of using recycled materials are endless and the results speak for themselves.
Finding a new way of looking at the junk you have lying around the house, being a bit creative with everyday objects, as well as knowing you're actually recycling as you do it! With the recession it's all the more pertinent, and more and more people are looking for ways to re-use, recycle and spend a bit of money. So if you're sitting at home with nothing to do, you've no excuse! Get making!!
5.6.12
Bloom Festival
Art doesn't have to be confined to a canvas - at the Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park this year, there were tons of really artistic gardens, featuring creative metalwork, graffiti and more!
1.6.12
1st Year Portraits
Fantastic work done by some of my 1st years for their summer exams. Check out the use of hatching, cross-hatching and shading - they're really fantastic!
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