Description

These Art Classes offer a non-competitive, step-by-step drawing method where self-expression and creativity can flourish.

All lessons are different each semester.

Mixed Media: An introduction to a wide variety of drawing styles and media for ages 8 and up. Projects explore the wildlife, nature, still life, architectural structures, proportion, and the human form.

Materials needed:

black permanent markers (Fine Point and Ultra Fine Point)
color markers (Prismacolor is the best, Crayola is good)
Art Paper (card stock or Bristol and paper with a texture (Canson))
watercolor paper
watercolor pencils
watercolor paint
canvas paper (optional)
artist paint brushes (flat and round edges)
colored pencils (Prismacolor is an excellent choice)
soft chalk pastels
oil pastels
kneadable eraser, art eraser (Magic Rub)
acrylic paint
Graphite Pencils (6B, H or HB)
Workable Fixatif (optional, prevents smudging, allows easy rework)
crayons

Homework consists of completing the in-class projects and submitting a photo copy or scanned copy of the completed projects back to me each week. No quizzes planned at this time. All assessment is summative.

Recommended Grade Levels

4th grade and up

Course Description Video

Sample Lesson

Student Gallery

Anna Pollard

Anna Pollard began her professional career in the graphic and web design industry as a Creative Director in the field of Informational Technology. She has a AAS in Commercial Art and Advertising Design, a BA in Computer Science, and a Masters degree in Business and Marketing.

After 15 years of professional IT work, she made a career change to share her technology knowledge with students and began a career in teaching for many years.

Anna is married, has a 27 year old son whom she also home schooled, and who is now a chef at a French restaurant.

Anna has adopted/rescued multiple cats and two horses. In her spare time, she helps with the horses at Love of Lacey Equine rescue in Bunn Level, NC. She is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and creates colored pencil art work for show at local art galleries.

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Art 1 – Mixed Media