On the JOB front..

Last week I taught my students about abstract Art and Jackson Pollock. I like to call him “Jack the Dripper”. Anyway they loved it and when I decided to let them try “The Dripper’s” technique not only did they do a bangin’ job but they did not end up with paint all over themselves. The kids surprised me with some of their own techniques of dripping & spinning, using the handle and mixing colors. This solidifies my belief that EVERYONE has a creative energy within them whether they know it or not or whether they apply it to something which is artistic or not. They actually came up with some Fly Artwork, I Proud!

Today was the 100th day of school..

So me & kindergarten made these 100 day glasses, I’ll admit it, this was FUN

My Other Works…

Much as I dislike having to work a regular job (and I really do!) I must say I have one of the greatest jobs in the world. The children drive me crazy, they don’t listen, they are way too noisy and they are soo fresh sometimes! And yet, they are soo BEAUTIFUL! So LOVING and so innocent! And when they do stop running around or running ME RAGGED..they are amazing. These kids really Love Art and their Art Teacher! Here is a handful of some of my children because like it or not I have to admit these are my kids too.
7th Graders

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8th Graders

Our Indigenous Lost Tribe Masks

Our Chinese Dragon Lion for Chinese New Year

I teach them about Art, but it goes way beyond that. I teach them Culture, Kindness, Respect, Manners and Love and I learn from them patience, tolerance, humility and Love.

Work, work, work..

   Today I went back to work after having been on break for two weeks. I was prepared for almost everything except the 1st graders!!!! They drove me CRAZY!!! They Love Art, and they do their work and they are TOO CUTE! But the babies, Lord…the BABIES! They are very needy, too playful, have the attention span of a gnat and  THEY DON’T LISTEN! Their excitement is such a mixed blessing. First, they all want to be monitor and if they don’t want get to be monitor they cry, pout and whine something awful. And then…they don’t want to stop so when I have to stop them and take a way their brushes so then they paint with their fingers. When I take the paint then they keep rubbing on the paper until it gets a hole in it and becomes a piece of tissue! When I take away the art and try to get ‘em to leave they stay so long that I have to throw them out to get my next class in! Lord, these kids needed art soo bad!  I am starting an after-school program so that they can exercise more of their creativity But, I must say… THEY WEAR ME OUT!

     I just had to say it..sorry! I have a great job, I know that I am lucky, but sometimes ya’ gotta let it out! On the art front, did more paintings and more pictures are on the way!!! Check back by Friday!

 

Love