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That’s a wrap from INTENSIVE: Gouache 6 week class! Here are some of the works created using the process introduced by and inspired by @paintedmary. Artists made a collage of an interior space. They traced it, and painted it in acrylic gouache paint. Mary Finlayson has words from an interview in 2018 that resonate well today: “I want the works to stand on their own, to be understood through color and design and composition. I read this quote by Matisse a long time ago about his rivalry with Picasso. Picasso was like, what is your art about? And Matisse’s response was about how it’s ok for something to just be beautiful. For a work be about color and revealing beauty in the world. I think it’s important to have something light and uplifting. There are so many challenging things in this world, so why do we have to undermine art that’s not political or carrying a huge, heavy narrative? I want people to feel uplifted by my work.”
That’s a wrap from INTENSIVE: Gouache 6 week class! Here are some of the works created using the process introduced by and inspired by @paintedmary. Artists made a collage of an interior space. They traced it, and painted it in acrylic gouache paint. Mary Finlayson has words from an interview in 2018 that resonate well today: “I want the works to stand on their own, to be understood through color and design and composition. I read this quote by Matisse a long time ago about his rivalry with Picasso. Picasso was like, what is your art about? And Matisse’s response was about how it’s ok for something to just be beautiful. For a work be about color and revealing beauty in the world. I think it’s important to have something light and uplifting. There are so many challenging things in this world, so why do we have to undermine art that’s not political or carrying a huge, heavy narrative? I want people to feel uplifted by my work.”
The kids at S.O.S. (School’s Out Studio) painted these large birds inspired by the works of @annablatman 🦜 and they “tweeted” messages of gratitude in a book they made. We are transitioning into the season of light, love, gratitude, gift giving, and peace. How can you use art to share these values with others? 💖
This month’s WEEKEND WORKSHOP theme is “paper play” and the kids (ages 9-11) made paper bird sculptures today! Next week we are quilling a leaf design. Each class moves artists through the phases of the Creative Process Framework:Explore, Engage, Express, Expand, Exchange, and Empower in a two hour afternoon block using a variety of materials. 🦜
Looking for a fun, fall activity today and opportunity to get handmade gifts? Go to the Juneau Craft Sale. DM @vianney.paul paul for address!
Happy Halloween! Artists created soft sculpture Jack-O-Lanterns during our EARLY RELEASE program this week.
“Scaredy Cats” made by afterschool Wednesday PROCESS ART today using oil pastels, chalk and ink. Lesson inspired by @art_with_creations_claudia_ 🐈⬛
Hand trees made for a good expression of “blurry and clear” mark making in PAINT & PLAY today. 3-5 year olds painted clear brushstrokes and clean edges of their hands for the trunk and branches of the tree and used a pencil eraser to stamp blurry red and yellow “leaves” for the fall foliage. Social Studio designed an Art Opposites curriculum for young learners that we plan to make available soon!
Moments of exploration, performance, and play during our Shadow Puppets & Silhouettes PARTNER WORKSHOP this weekend.
There are some great annual events in the Baltimore area that tap into shadows and light during this transitional time of year, like the Creative Alliance's Lantern Parade and the Garden Glow at Ladew. These events were sources of inspiration for this workshop. It was the perfect acitvity for partners, as they could take turns operating puppets and holding a light source while working together to brainstorm puppets and story ideas.
We ended the workshop with hot cocoa, tea, and a mini performance from each duo!
Sign up for our next seasonal PARTNER WORKSHOP that's taking place on Sunday December 15th, where we'll create artwork to celebrate the winter solstice.
https://www.hisawyer.com/social-studio/schedules/activity-set/1014891?day=2024-12-15&view=cal&source=semesters
This project concludes the month of “Faces” at WEEKEND WORKSHOP! kids made reverse acetate expressionistic self-portraits. Ages 9-11 Sundays 1-3pm Next month: NOVEMBER - PAPER PLAY
11/3 Paper Cut-Out Sculptures
11/10 Quilling Falling Leaves
11/17 Abstract Design Paper Quilts
11/24 Origami Mandala
The new grafitti in the neighborhood made a great backdrop for these kids’ “mud masks”!