Op Art! Art that tricks the eye (optical=eye)

8th graders made this lumpy, bumpy, moving art that looks like it is coming off the paper! What does it remind you of?
Artwork by Lenisha

Artwork by No-Name? (save me the trouble of memorizing everyone's artwork and write your name on the front!It has been a struggle to break the habit of writing our names on the back of artwork. Every art teacher has their own preference and I prefer the FRONT :-) Be proud, show off your signature)
Artwork by Darrion
Artwork by Cydney
Artwork by Malyn

Drum Rollll...Diversity

While learning how to overlap, 7th and 8th graders made some very "Handsome Art" embracing Diversity.
Artwork by Lecharles, Kevin, Darrion, Kaelah, Kyana
Shontrell, Linda and Shaquanna related Diversity to their own friendship.



Also in celebration of Black History Month, Kindergarten practiced drawing straight lines and geometric shapes while designing their African drum.
Artwork by Jalaya
Artwork by Darrion
Artwork by Caris
Artwork by Myesha

Sweet, Gifted, and Bright Scholars

A special thank you to Ms. Curtain who always takes notice of my bulletin boards :) She appreciated our Sweet, Gifted and Bright Board.
The SWEET candy canes below are by Brandon, Jonathan and others.
The BRIGHT Xmas lights below are by Lisa, Marcella, August and others.
The GIFT bows are by Kevin, Maurice, Khalil,Darrion, Lecharles, and others.

Eagle for Persistence (Strength and Determination)

We drew eagles in honor of "Persistence". Eagles are a common bird to appear on emblems, flags, and coins. It is the USA's national bird and they represent power and strength. Persistence is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th time. When you persist, you do not give up. Just like Rome was not built in a day, and you will not be able to do know every mathematical equation or every word in the dictionary overnight. Just like a seed needs time to sprout, we are like a sprout that needs to keep pushing up the dirt and reaching for the sun. We are growing everyday.

Artwork by Jamari
Artwork by Iyonah
Artwork by Elijah
Artwork by Kirstien
Artwork by Lecharles
Artwork by Darrion
Artwork by Marcella

Off to a good start

Students who used their time wisely and finished early, have time to do a free draw. I am already excited to see more! I am very impressed.
Free Draw by Donye
Free Draw by Shamaria
Free Draw by Cydney
Free Draw by Khiya
Free Draw by Darrion
Free Draw by Lecharles