Monday, December 16, 2013

christmas ideas - snowman and tree

keeping the last two projects simple and quick (1.5hrs) to ensure students are able to take the pieces home instead of collecting next year. 


the snowman sits away from the background. students love it since it has a slight pop-out effect. 
Step 1: on paper, paint the background. being in sunny singapore, students didnt really assiciate with snow.
Step 2: on a second piece of paper, a cut-out snowman. there is a folded flap
at the top&bottom end 
Step 3: decorate snowman
Step 4:  Paste onto background. glue just the ends so it stands

the tree was done in acrylic, coloured markers and oil pastel. not forgetting the handy hair dryer. 
Step 1: paint background or use a sponge
Step 2: add colours onto wooden shapes. glitters might be a good touch. i usually dont use much of these as it gets everywhere. with fingers in eyes or mouth too. 
Step 3: paint tree. student can choose to paint shapes, shades or just plain o lines 
Step 4 (optional) use oil pastel to add finishing touches 



Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Garland

an unexpected project: student-artist wanted a piece to welcome her parents home from their working trip. this photo was snap as it sits on their bedroom door.


Scale: approx A3

Step 1: cut a ring from cardboard. 
Step 2: this is the tricky step - on the cardboard, pierce two holes. Take a wire strip, loop it through to form a hook. 
tip:: Twist the wire strip to make it stronger, like plaits.
Step 3: select colour paper. draw shape of leaves. than cut and paste
Step 4: Draw snowman (or any other christmas icon. Cut and paste

Sunday, November 17, 2013

i Imagine 2013

I was not directly involved with this exhibition. However pieces I had worked with students at different schools were selected http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2013/11/pieces-part-of-i-imagine.html

Low Relief Paper Marche

Original Post dated 2013, September 24 
http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2013/09/mix-medium-collage.html



A nest of little birds

This posts was dated 2013, July 30 http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2013/07/a-nest-of-little-birds.html



Twine and Splatter

Original Post dated 2012, October 13 
http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2012/10/twine-and-splatter.html

Paint on a Tote Bag

This post is dated 2011, October 21 http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2011/10/paint-on-tote-bag.html


Three sculptures-types inspired by A.Calder

Original Post dated 2011, April 04
http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2011/04/three-sculptures-types-inspired-by.html

Pin Cushion, Spray Painting and an Outdoor Painting exercise

An assortment of projects conducted in 2010, December http://teacher-ranae.blogspot.sg/2010/12/favourites-from-december-2011.html