Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Highlights of Advanced Student's Ceramic Artwork 2015-2016

Ceramics II/III
Heights High School
Students reviewed all the basic building techniques in making a pair of pots.

Students chose an artist and era to study
and inspire them to build a functional artwork of their choice.

Students developed their skill level
on the pottery wheel and in glazing technique.

Students learned how to use sprig molds
and incorporate sprig castings into a final design.

Students learned how to make and use their own molds.

Students learned how to combine many types of castings
 to create a visually interesting and texturally rich surface.

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Black History Month Portraits

9th Grade Art
Heights High School

Students laid out drawing and light values with vine charcoal on grey paper
Added compressed charcoal for darker values

Used Charcoal pencils to add fine details


Added white charcoal for pure white areas