The Art Foundations 1 students are finally put to the test in drawing North High in 2-point perspective. We spent about a week and half going over key terms, demonstration on 1-point perspective, critique session, a little quizzing on comprehension, and then a demonstration via the Smartboard for 2-point perspective. 

So far, they seem to be doing pretty well. Did I mention that we are outside??? Drawing from real life is the best way to illustrate what you see versus what you know. 

Here are some photos from today. 

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

© 2013 Sheboygan North Art Department. All rights reserved.

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The Drawing/Painting I students are at it again. They have been asked to design the backdrop for the upcoming North High Play, “Mikado”. This play takes place in Imperial Japan (which is really Britain) and is the story of a wandering minstrel who happens to be in a town where he falls in love with Yum Yum, how is just happens to be the ward of the lord High executioner who does just about anything but execute people. The first person on his list to execute happens to be himself, so when he meets the minstrel he sees an opportunity to execute someone and get in the good graces of Mikado, who declared if someone was not executed in town would be demoted to a village. What he does not know is that the wandering Minstrel happens to be the son of the the Mikado who was incognito.

The Sheboygan North High Art Department is pleased to announce to officially kick off the NHS Exhibition Space. This space has been created to provide teachers with an educational platform to showcase their students’ art infused work through learning and collaboration between departments.

Join us for an artist reception on September 19 from 4:30 – 5:30pm. The gallery is located on the 2^nd floor at Sheboygan North High School, 1042 School Avenue in Sheboygan. This exhibition runs from September 4 through October 4, 2013.

Mai Koua Yang’s work explores The Hmong American Experience – an on going investigation of what it means to be Hmong in America. She works from a variety of mediums to observe, explore and reflect upon the experiences of what Hmongness is and how that defines who she is. Growing up with both western and eastern ideals about identity, she is interested by the stages of identity loss, historical trauma, and the integration of cultures and traditions while living in America. As a member of the second generation of Hmong people in America, Mai Koua feels a sense of responsibility to celebrate, educate and create conversations about what it means to be Hmong and America or vice versa. 

Lee Xiong wants to remember the little girl whose face looks like a snowy afternoon and the old man who always wore those rusty yellow shoes. She wants to remember how she felt under that red umbrella with Romeo and his dead cat, and how she could taste seaweed floating in the fog of a fishing village’s street. For she is quick to forget the lady who became butterflies and her grandfather, the gnarled tree. They are becoming myths and Lee does not want to forget how they painted her anew, so she will paint them for you.

Contact Frank Juarez, art department chair, at fjuarez(at)sheboygan.k12.wi.us for further information about this exhibition. Visit nhsartdept.wordpress.com.

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Dear art students, 

As your art teacher I will navigate your into the world of Art. Engage, educate, and expose you to art you have never seen, questions that you thought you would never ask, and hidden talents you never knew you had. Being in the art room will have its challenges, but as a team we can conquer anything that may come into our path.

As educators, we often wonder if what we are teaching is impacting their lives outside of school. We get so wrapped up in our daily routines that we may not take that extra step to ask them, ” how is your art experience contributing to your daily life?”

Every year I do an exit survey with graduating art students that have taken art since their freshman year. Below is the over-arching question that I ask my seniors. 

In what ways will your 4-year art education prepare you for life after high school?

• thinking outside the box, adding twists, and taking risks. These are the things I struggle with, but have pushed me to become a better student, artist and person. 
• time management is the most important skill that I acquired. It is most helpful when you have a lot to do within a short amount of time. 
• art has taught me patience as well as shown me that I can push myself to improve, even after I think I’m done. Through challenges, it has taught me to not be afraid to go outside my comfort zone. That is how you learn and grow. 
• art has allowed me to express my creativity and grow as an artist. Now, my talents have developed and I am prepared to take art to the next level. Also, art has allowed me to try different mediums and showed me that may others exist. 
• art provides a healthy outlet for self-expression. 
• art has caused me to observe more minute details in all areas of life. 
• seeing Mr. Juarez’s efforts to promote art within the school and community has given me an appreciation for local art events/exhibits. I’m also inspired to choose a career  I will enjoy because being passionate about your work is important as shown by Mr. Juarez’s constant happiness doing something he loves. 

Congratulations to Kathryn Mason. She made the North Iowa Times. Kathryn is a 2009 graduate of Sheboygan North High School, a summer volunteer at the Frank Juarez Gallery, and a 2013 recent graduate of UW-Stevens Point.

 
Image courtesy of the North Iowa Times. 

http://www.northiowatimes.com/

Kristi has taken art since her freshman year. In her first two years taking art she realized that there are certain areas that she needed improvement and areas that she excelled in. If you assigned her a drawing project she would hesitate, but you knew she was going to execute the project. If you gave her the freedom to produce a work of art of her choosing, she would jump all over it and surprise you. 

Here is her work.