Naomi is in the tenth grade and is taking Art II. She explained to me that Art II was currently doing an abstract drawing of a portrait of a celebrity. (Naomi is not finished, but her drawing is pictured.) An abstract drawing is basically a paper weave. The artist draws two drawings of the same object or, in this case, a person; then cuts the drawings into pieces and proceeds to weave the pieces of paper back together. When I asked Naomi about the level of difficultly, she replied, "It takes awhile, but it is not hard."
Thomas is in the twelfth grade and is taking Art I. The Art I classes are drawing landscapes of the student's choice. Thomas drew a mountain, which is pictured. When I asked Thomas about the level of difficulty, he replied. "It is challenging."
I also spoke to Mr. Walker, the art instructor about plans he has for his classes this semester. Mr.Walker plans on having his students create sculptures again this year. This project always seems to be a hit. The sculptures will be life sized and based off a volunteering student. Mr.Walker also plans on taking his art classes to UVA Wise to participate in Avant-Garde; this is an event which promotes music and the arts. Mr.Walker will select students to go to UVA-Wise to experience this fun yearly event, where students will attend a morning class and an evening class. If you are interested in taking art, speak to Mrs.Cook.
