· Students learn to draw favorite animals, people, and objects using different mediums.

· More advanced students draw from three dimensional objects, illustrations, portraits, etc.

· Exposed to art history and styles such as realism, abstract, impressionism, classical, fauvism, etc.

· Instructed in color theory, perspective and composition.

· Classical music is played during class.

ALL FUTURE CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED MEDICAL ISSUE.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Henri Rousseau and the Toucan




In this lesson I will discuss the works of the French 19th Century artist Henri Rousseau and introduce them to his wonderful jungle scenes. I will show the students many images from this great artist to help spark their imagination.
We will learn to draw a Toucan in the jungle. Will talk about the rain forest and all the diverse animals and plants that live there.
Our focal point will be the toucan and once they have drawn it then they can choose what other animals and plants they like to add to their composition. I want them to fill the picture as much as possible just like Rousseau's works.
Coloring as always is left to their imagination.
The above drawings were done in class by 7 and 9 year old children.

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