However, I've had the chance to attend a few workshops and produce a few little pieces. I took my AP studio art students to a Plein Air workshop which was sponsored by our local Park District. The students spent a morning painting after time spent with local artists who shared their knowledge and experience of Plein Air painting with the group. The afternoon was spent critiquing results. It was a great day for the kids, I was happy with the work they did and I think they were too. While they were painting I took an hour or so to paint, producing this:
Last week I attended a workshop for art educators called Walking the Path. It was a chance for art teachers to spend time reconnecting with their creativity through yoga, journaling, introspection, creating art and interaction with one another. For the art component we were given a slice of wood from a fallen tree, a myriad of art materials; including paint, pastels, glue, hammer, chisels, nails, wire, string, yarns, fabrics and much more. From this we created a piece which reflected where we are on our path--art path, life path, educator path---at this point in time. I produced this:
I began this post on Sunday, today is Wednesday. I was only able to upload the first image and then the computer froze. Urggg. But, I was able to upload the last two pics tonight. I was hoping to post one more pic, but the computer isn't in the mood. Again. harumph! Oh, well, some other time : )
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