Sat. hanging all around

I really enjoyed all the different people and experiences of the the last few weeks. I am so glad you are all now part of my artistic life. Thank you for sharing with me.

sixth sense; all together now

I thought I had printing ink at home but It was just apple green and gold, not what I was looking for but I used it. I used the mylar, cardboard, tape , tacky glue, yupo, newsprint, tarlaton, DW40, blue paint stick, acrylic paint; brick red and burnt umber, a large spoon and the sunday news paper.

I really liked the plate:

but the image was too green. I added the blue paint stick mixed with the DW40 and it was still too bright!

So I did a mono print on top with the red and umber. It gave it some weight and pulled the image together adding the swirl of energy I was trying to show.

I tried the spoon for rubbing but I just didnt have enough power in my hands to push down hard enough to get a good rubbing.

Fri. Taste and Smell

After Thursday's day of studio, I came home thinking how much easier cutting my last block would be. We had all week to develope the images so by today we were ready to jump in and PRINT! The class has Jelled as a working group and the work just rolled off the press. Every print was beautiful and looked so professional.

The cutting of the blocks are too much for my elementary kids, and I would really have a problem giving them a cutter, but the whole block printing process is one that I can and will use in class. The kids could design the blocks in a small group and I can cut them and bring them back into class. They would be able to print and select the right colors and combination for their finished work.

Thurs. Sound of the Bowl

There has been research on the combination of Music with Art and I see a grant possibility there. This more complicated printing method would be great for upper grades. The Singing bowls were wonderful for us and my really young students would be facinated and connect with the sound on paper the best.

Wed. things in a brown bag

There was wonderous thingies in our bags! Even after feeling in my bag I was still amazed at what it "looked "like. Translating the sensation of touch into a visual image was difficult for me so I assume it is tuff for our kids. They would love this challenge and then to "make " the object 2D....excellent way to introduce 2D/3D in the classroom.

Tues. outside around

I am always looking for ways to get my students up and outside. This method of data collection would keep even the most distractable student on task, and hone some of their observation skills that are so important for them to see art in nature. The printing would be another day's lesson .The material are user friendly and even the youngest students could have success in printing.