This one is for those of you who want to challenge yourself with digital art.  The idea is to take a photograph of yourself and then choose a part of that photograph to "cartoon yourself" using any type of digital app such as Photoshop, Pixlr, PicsArt, etc.  You can use a phone, iPad, tablet or computer.  I am not the best at this, but you can find a ton of online tutorials.  I will link a couple below!!  Check out all the samples!

Here is another link to a #toonmechallenge tutorial using Photoshop, but Pixlr would also work for this. https://youtu.be/2svf-8y0_pQ

Creating a Niche in an altered book is easy!  Just follow the steps in the video below to create the niche.  Then, finish of the 2 page spread with the theme of your book and be sure to put something in the niche! 

For the final interior altered book assignment, you will create a niche.  You will still need to include some mixed media visual journaling techniques that go with your theme.  Below are some fun examples:

I'm continuing to add project options every few days, so be sure to scroll back through the distance learning posts to see what you may have missed! 

Create a "paper doll" by using junk mail or recycled items!  Have fun!!

This assignment is something you can do at home using simple materials.  We are going to be making a variation of a Collagraph print.  A Collagraph is a basic method of printmaking using a board with collage materials glued onto it to form a relief surface with a variety of textures. ​

The image below was created by an 8th grade student using layered cardboard, then inked up and printed. 

This artist, Bonnie Murray, created a collaged block with wallpaper, illustration board, and textured paper.  She then inked up the block and hand-printed onto paper.  ​

Create a two page spread that goes with your overall theme, but this time, include a creative "border" that matches the overall theme of the book.  Also include some layering visual journaling techniques.

Use a photograph that YOU have taken, print it out, and make it POP UP with these instructions!!  Post your final image to your blog. (you may want to show a second photo at an angle of how it's popping up.) This can be in black and white, or color.  You could also digitally manipulate the photograph first using the Pixlr App. ​

Take an object, and put it under a light source on a piece of paper.  (indoors or sun for outdoors)   Use your imagination and then turn that shadow into a drawing.  Add additional details if needed!  Photograph this (with original object, and post it to your blog.

Carefully read the task below and complete it in your sketchbook or other paper. Post to your blog when you are complete. ​

Research British artist, Iain Macarthur and create a small portrait inspired by his work.  This can be in your sketchbook or another small sheet of paper. ​

Find something interesting around your house and draw at least six to nine various views of the object, cropped in so that there is little to no negative space showing.  You can use whatever media that is convenient however, you must include VALUE!  Below are some examples and the media varies from pencil and charcoal to watercolor and pen and ink.  Please let me know if you have questions and be sure to post your final result onto the "D&P2 My Art" page on the blog.  

Be sure to take photographs of the following artwork to post to your blog:

1.  Continuous contour w/ watercolor
2.  Continuous contour w/ background or blind contour
3.  Watercolor Batik
4.  Manic Monday-- water-soluble ink
5.  Alphonse Mucha watercolor

6.  Any finished altered book pages
7.  Sketchbook images

** Pick your favorite/ best done pieces for the art show and hand in to Mrs. Denison.