Animal drawings in graphite and linoleum prints

In this two part project students were taken through a series of observational drawing lessons which culminated in drawing an animal of their choice. The studied graphite techniques, value and texture.

Then students chose the same animal to recreate in a linoleum block print. Students were trained in how to use the appropriate tools and techniques to create a block and were guided through printing. They used a method called chine collé, which uses paper to add color to the paper before it is printed.

You can see from Andreas duck how the first project transfered to the next.

                 Jack                                                            Andrea

               Vianca                                                                         Gabriel

9th grade Linoleum print on colored paper

                          Andrea                                                                           David

                          Meryl                                                                                 Heidi 

Oro Loma Sanitary Districts Poster Contest

Duoc, 9th grade, won third place in the Ride the Recycle Cycle art contest $300!

Caleb, 9th grade, honorable mention with $25 prize

Paper Mache´ Cakes

 Students worked in teams of 5 students to create a paper maché cake based on a theme of their choosing. The class learned about cake decorating and about artist Claes Oldenburg.

San Leandro HS, 9th grade

San Leandro HS, 9th grade, clay day

 
John, age 13, pen and ink