6 Million Dollar Man

I have been playing around with some old family photographs to do some new drawings.  I am creating three pieces for my mom and I had an idea of a couple of different techniques I wanted to try.  This is a piece with my big brother Justin on his first day of school with his 6 Million Dollar Man lunch box.  Classic!

Our Egyptian Art

The first project we did at the Chautauqua Institute the week I taught was the mixed media Hieroglyph design.  This was the art that we created on our first stop, Egypt,  during our creative journey. Just like the other four projects done during the week, these pieces turned out to be very expressive and bold in color.  My students enjoyed the use of  the oil pastels along with the watercolors and they experimented with different textures and effects.  I was so pleased with the way these turned out. 

Rangoli Art from Chautauqua

I returned from Chautauqua with so many new ideas and an even greater appreciation for all art teachers.  Having taught full time four years ago, I forgot how rewarding and enjoyable this can be.  I had eight amazing students who each brought so much to the class.  Every day I was there they taught me something new.  I left Chautauqua truly inspired by all of their creative ideas.  

The Rangoli art the students created were all so unique and colorful.  Each individual came up with their own patterns and designs which in the end made for a colorful and vibrant display of work.