…Cee’s black and white challenge this week is to produce any photo in sepia tones
Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Sepia
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WPC – State of Mind
….our photos are a reflection of our mood at the precise moment we press the shutter button
This week’s challenge is to post photos that represent a state of mind. Here are some shots I have taken when I’m at peace, happy, sad and curious.
At Peace and in Awe – Early morning sunrise
Happy – Taking joy in watching my children go canoeing for the first time
Curious – patiently watching this little fellow and seeing how close I can get to him
Sad/blue – on this rainy day
Dali and Doodles
….I finally sat down to draw some Dali portraits
I was hoping that taking my time would produce some pretty good likenesses of Salvador Dali. I worked from two different photographs and my finished sketches don’t even look like the same person. The second piece looks more like an Asian man.
The second part of this project is to add some doodles to the background. This is suppose to be done while watching TV or talking on the phone.
While listening to the radio I added colour to these two sketches. It was very relaxing and I really liked the process.
Challenging Grade One Students
….I was hesitant to teach this lesson to the little ones
How much can grade one students do? How far can I push them to try something new and something somewhat difficult? I found out today.
I thought I would try teaching my class how to draw portraits from photos. This was actually an assignment that I was given this week in Carla Sonheim’s on-line class Y is for Yellow.
I printed up several photos of some famous contemporary artists, including Picasso, Dali, Frida Kahlo and Warhol. I showed the class very quickly how to use the negative space around the photo to start drawing and how to lay out some points on the paper to help guide the pencil from one area to another.
Most of the students were very excited about starting and many of them chose to draw Dali. One student, however, was not happy with the assignment and didn’t even want to start it. I asked her what she was going to do because this was the assignment. After a few minutes and some gentle encouragement she asked me if I would help her. She chose the Andy Warhol photo to copy and I helped her with placing some of the key points onto her paper. Once she started she quickly found success. Here are a few examples of their work:
Pablo Picasso
Salvador Dali
Frida Kahlo
Andy Warhol
Share Your World 2016 – Week 8
…..thanks Cee for another set of great questions
What household chore do you absolutely hate doing?
I absolutely hate cleaning the bathroom but it’s the one room that I can’t stand being dirty. Go figure!
What was the last URL that you bookmarked?
I don’t bookmark anymore. I use Pinterest instead and the last URL that I pinned was a recipe from Jodi at Life in Between. I haven’t tried this recipe yet but the last one I pinned was outstanding.(Amish Oatmeal Raisin Cookies)
Close your eyes. Listen to your body. What part of your body is seeking attention? What is it telling you?
My waistline is screaming for attention. It’s telling me to eat less and exercise more.
Would you rather have a two-bedroom apartment in a big city of your choosing or a mansion in the country side in the state or country where you currently live?
I’m not into big homes. More to clean. I would, however, love a modern well decorated two bedroom apartment in the city from Monday to Friday and a small country cottage for the weekends.
Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
I’m grateful for a wonderful day spent with my granddaughter and her mom and dad. I also had a short visit with the newly weds and enjoyed a cup of coffee with them. I’m also grateful for WhatsApp because it lets my entire family keep in touch with each other from Hamilton to Toronto to London, England at any time of the day, free of charge. Almost every day we send messages and share photos.
I’m looking forward to doing a drawing assignment for my on-line art class. I haven’t been keeping up with the assignments the way I had hoped but hopefully that will change this week. Tomorrow our primary choir is performing at Kiwanis and I’m looking forward to hearing them sing.
Full Moon Over the City
….actually the moon was to the right of the city tonight
When I was out earlier this evening the moon was a beautiful golden ball sitting just above the horizon line with a wispy cloud crossing in front of it. I didn’t have my camera with me and when I returned home dinner was on the table. A half hour later the moon was much higher in the sky and the colour had changed from amber yellow to silver.
WPC – Seasons
….no two years are the same
This week’s photo challenge asks us to take photos of what the season looks like where we live. February in Toronto is usually cold and white. At least the two years before this one were like that. Today the temperatures were mild and the only snow came from the skating rink after being cleaned. Here are photos from two years ago in February at Col. Samuel Smith Park and today in the same place.
Sunday Trees – 223
More Artsy Trees
….I love to photograph trees and I love to draw them
Today I decided to take it one step further and create trees from some art papers that I’ve saved from previous projects. I was inspired by Jill’s collaged trees over at Jill’s Art Journal.
Share Your World 2016 – Week 7
….thanks Cee for hosting Share Your World
What are you a “natural” at doing?
I think I’m a natural at teaching art to young children and reading stories to them.
Would you prefer a one floor house or multiple levels?
I like multiple levels in a house. I find climbing stairs helps keep me fit. Maybe as I get older I’ll prefer a one floor house.
What was your favorite subject in school?
In school my favourite subject was Family studies. I’ve always loved practical hands on classes.
Complete this sentence: If only the rain..
….would happen only at night.
What are you grateful for from last week and what do you look forward to this week?
I’m grateful for my daughter’s wonderful wedding a week ago today. It was a beautiful and simple ceremony at City Hall. Afterwards we walked to a very nice bar down the street and toasted the girls with Prosecco. Dinner wasn’t until 6:00 so we stayed at Drake 150 for about an hour and then we headed to Terroni’s for the reception. The guest list was very intimate with only 26 family members and very close friends in attendance. The food was fabulous and a wonderful time was had by all.
On Saturday I paid a visit to my friend Maria and brought her some goodies for her birthday, Valentine’s Day and Family Day. On Sunday my husband treated me to a very nice lunch at Snug Harbour in Port Credit to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The meal was fantastic.
This week I’m looking forward to pyjama day at school, the dance for the kids on Friday and hopefully seeing my granddaughter on the weekend.
