Madison Holmes

Master Monday Instructions: Read the short article and  underline any unfamiliar words . Then answer the questions in  complete sentences . BYOB:  Retrato de la Artista Primavera 2020 , 2020 Fridman Gallery Lucia Hierro,  Sufrir o Sofreír , 2019 Courtesy of the artist Lives and works in New York City The title of Lucia Hierro’s series of digitally printed still lifes  “Bodegón”  (2015–present) refers to both the Spanish term for “still life” and the small New York corner shops more typically...

Introduction In this unit, you will develop your colored pencil skills  by working on black paper . This process is different from drawing on white paper because you begin with the darkest value  and slowly build light, color, and detail  on top. This project focuses on creating strong contrast and emphasis  while exploring how artists choose specific materials to communicate ideas and emotion. Learning Goals During this unit, students will: Develop skill and control using colored pencils on...

(Approx. 2–3 Weeks) Introduction Animals have been an important subject in art throughout history. Artists have created paintings of animals to show emotion, personality, symbolism, and connection . There is even a specific genre called equine painting , which focuses on portraits of horses. In this project, you will create a close-up animal portrait  using monochromatic watercolor techniques , inspired by contemporary animal portrait artists. Learning Goals During this lesson, students will:...