This was an exercise in using adobe Photoshop, Illustration and InDesign, explaining a process of making, creating, or building. I chose etching a mirror. Creating this book was a way for me to use another mode of delivery for an art lesson. I enjoyed my rigorous course in 2D digital design.
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Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God as Jesus Christ and takes place on January 6th, the twelfth day of Christmas. We think about the sky, was it nighttime? How do we know? The story tells us there was a star. What color is our nighttime sky? Students learned about silhouettes and how the Magi figures will be black against the skyline. Our templates are limited to a camel smaller than the figure. I explained to the students how they can use them as a guideline and make the camel taller, the hats different on the men, the gifts in their hands different shapes. Modifying the project with templates ensured the success of the students, We were limited to one class period. With more time we wold have explored creating our own figures for our silhouettes against the skyline. Inspiration In the book of Matthew we read: 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: 6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. In week 17 our focus still remains on the gift of Christmas, Jesus! In the star of light project we revisit thinking about light and stained glass as we create a picture that emphasizes the focus on baby Jesus. First decide where your star will go on your page, Use a ruler to create a "shaft of light" coming from the star. After you have decided this fill the sky with line and shape for the places to paint watercolor and the "panes" of "stained glass". Materials
Inspiration Focus on the light of Jesus, the biggest gift of the season. He brings hope and light to the darkest season of the year. Use vibrant and deep colors to create the emphasis and drama of light and dark. Remember to work with your lightest colors first to create this dramatic effect! Project based on website by Leah Newton: https://leahnewtonart.com/2019/07/17/middle-school-star-of-light-art-lesson-project-for-kids/ In month of December students will be making art projects focused on the anticipation of Christmas. In this first week we looked the painting by Jan Van Eyck, The Dresden Triptych painted in 1437. A triptych is a paint or low relief sculpture with three parts. In Mr. Van Eyck painting, to the right is Mary in a blue dress pregnant with Jesus. In the center Mary is in red and holding Jesus, to the left St. Michael and a priest. We talked about the first Christmas and how the Nativity might be represented in a three paneled picture of their creation. Materials
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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