Distance Learning Art Class, April 2020 Art Blog

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Happy Spring!

Hello Bacich Artists,

I miss seeing you and creating fantastic art with you. Even though we cannot have art class together at the moment I would like to invite you to continue to be creative and learn new art techniques, connect with artists from the present and the past and integrate visual arts with science. I will be posting videos of visual arts assignments and projects on this blog. I would like you to explore and complete 1-2 art assignments per week. You are welcome to do more! You may pick and choose from the video menu below. I would love to see your completed artworks. Please take a picture of your work and email it to me, or send me your questions blibby@kentfieldschools.org



Sending you Love,

Mrs. Libby and Teddy


Start Wars Inspired: Flip Book
In this video you will learn how to make a simple flip book. A flip book or flick book is a book with a series of pictures that very gradually change from one page to the next, so that when the pages are turned rapidly, the pictures appear animated by simulating motion or some other change. Printmaker John Barnes Linnett, from Birmingham England, was the first artist to patent the flip book under the name of “The Kinograph a new optical illusion” on March 18, 1868. 
Supplies you will need: pencil, pen, or any other drawing tool, post-it pad or small journal, and of course your imagination. Have fun! 😊





Flip Book with Moving Character (advanced)



Brain Break: Drawing with Both Hands


Water
The week of April 27, the theme is water. Therefore, the art projects and activities I have planned for you this week are all connected to water. First up is the Sea Turtle. I love sea turtles! Two years ago I was lucky to travel to Costa Rica and watch baby sea turtles being released into the ocean. Baby turtles hatch from eggs. The baby sea turtles I saw were born in a conservation hatchery. Worldwide, six of seven sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered. That's why marine biologists around the world have organized turtle hatcheries to help the sea turtle population to grow in a protective way.


Cool Facts About Sea Turtles They think jellyfish are delicious. ... They're the oceans' lawnmowers. ... They cannot retract into their shell like other turtles. ... They spend 90% of their lives in water. ... They've been around for a very, very long time. ... They can hold their breath for five hours underwater. ... They live to about 100 years. I would like to lead you in a sea turtle drawing activity. Watch my video and follow along and learn how to draw a cute cartoon sea turtle. Have fun.




Have you been spending a lot of time indoors looking at a screen lately? If so, then this 3 minute video is just what you need. It's a sunny day let's go outside and paint with water! This is a fun, relaxing activity for the whole family. Materials you'll need: a bucket or large container filled with water, old house paint brush or rag, water spray bottle, and of course your imagination.
Earth Day
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 we celebrate International Earth Day. In honor of Earth Day I have put together two art projects for you. For both projects you will be asked to upcycle items.

What is upcycling?
Upcycling is also known as creative reuse. It is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful, artistic and beautiful. From trash to treasure! 
Are Recycling and Upcycling the same? 

Actually no, and the difference is important. Upcycling is what many artists do. Reusing waste without destroying it in order to form something new. Recycling takes waste products, breaks them down, then forms them into something new. Both upcycling and recycling are great methods to keep products and packaging out of landfills and helps our planet earth. 

I hope you will find time this week to complete one (or both) of these fun, creative upcycling art activities. Click on the video below. Follow the instructions in the video. Enjoy!

Flower Chains made from Junk Mail

Supplies: junk mail, recycled magazines, paper bag handle, scissors, ballpoint pen, stapler




Paper Bag Weaving 
Supplies: paper bag, recycled magazines, scissors

Specialist Theme Video: Earth Day




How to Draw a Cartoon Bumblebee 

Directed drawing lesson, step-by-step
Supplies: Pencil, eraser, jar lid, paper










Creative Drawing using Everyday Objects


Learn how to turn everyday household objects into cartoon characters.
Supplies: Sketch paper, pencil, eraser, fine tipped black marker or ball point pen.



How to make a Jumping Bug


Jumping Bug Project:
Supplies needed:
2 hair bobby pins
thin cardboard from packaging
masking or duct tape
scissors
small plastic pieces
construction paper or recycled paper from magazines
markers



















Specialist Theme Video: Bugs/Insects


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