Here is a collection of artwork produced by our community members. “Observing and enjoying art gives deeper meaning to our love of God and God’s creation, humanity.” Quote by Franky Schaeffer
These drawings were done by our 3rd and 6th grade art class earlier this year. They are monochromatic drawings using white colored pencil on black construction paper, which is different than most monochromatic drawings that are usually done on white paper with gray or black pencils.
Every year through GSACS (Garden State Association of Christian Schools) our students participate in a Fine Arts Day with a number of other schools. These are the pieces that were entered for the 2009 Jr. High Fine Arts Competition.
For third quarter in art class, the weekly sketchbook assignment is a little different than normal. Taking some principles from the book Visual Literacy, the class must take an ordinary, everyday object and make it interesting. An example of this would be taking a dinner plate and drawing it as a flying saucer. The object they must draw is assigned, but it is up to each student to think of a way to creatively draw the ordinary object as something extraordinary. For the first assignment, the object was a doorknob; everyone’s drawings were quite ingenious.
Our art classes have been doing monochromatic drawings as of late. The tendency is to think of monochromatic drawings as being pencil or pen drawings - a black medium on white paper. However, monochromatic drawings can also consist of black and white pencil on brown paper, or even white pencil on black paper; which the following drawings all are. The drawings are all arranged by art class, along with a photo of the students in that specific class. You will be amazed at the incredible talent you will see.
First and Third Grade Class ~ Andrew and Leah
Sixth Grade Class ~ Joshua and Derek
Seventh and Eight Grade Class ~ Jordan, Matthew, Brandon and Renee
Twelfth Grade Class ~ Brittany
The Great Seed Heist is a book that Jared has been working on for the past few years. The book tells the story of Tommy the Squirrel, his best friend Harley, and the great adventures that they have together. Throughout the story, Tommy and Harley have many dangerous close encounters; but they eventually get back home after meeting up with a few intriguing characters. Dedicated to Jared’s son Luke, the book abounds with stories that encourage children to learn how to be good neighbors and even better friends. You can read the book by following this link.
For first quarter in Art Class, the kids all learned watercoloring. Because we have a small school, the art classes are sometimes combined. This quarter the first, third, and sixth graders all learned how to watercolor for the first time; using
First Steps Painting Watercolors by Cathy Johnson.
The results were absolutely astounding!
1st Grade
3rd Grade
5th Grade
This is a piece that Sarah did in colored pencil. The picture is based off of the cover art of a Michael O’Brien book called Strangers and Sojourners. You can find the original piece here.
This is a drawing that Timothy did using ink brushes. If he had used felt tip or ballpoint pens he would not have been able to achieve the same delicate feel.
These are several pieces that the Jr. High and High School art class has recently completed. The middle picture is done with pen, and the other pictures are a mix of watercolor and pen.
