The fabulous Katie E. Martin-Meurer from UW-Milwaukee visits North High Art Department

October 12, 2012October 12, 2012Leave a comment

Today, we had the pleasure to have a visit from the fabulous Katie E. Martin-Meurer (UW-Milwaukee). She talked to my Drawing Intensive students about the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. This marks the 4th year that she has come to engage my students in life after high school as well as informing them on the great art programs offered at UW-Milwaukee.

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Click here to learn about the Peck School of the Arts

Click here to learn about Katie E. Martin-Meurer

Photo credit: Ms. Mortimer, Student Teacher

Introducing student created postage stamps

October 11, 2012Leave a comment

The Drawing Intensive art students were instructed to create a large format (16×20″) USPS postage stamp based on themes given by the art teacher or better yet they could propose their own idea. These student created postage stamps have become a tradition with the Sheboygan post office. These stamps will be on display over the holidays starting in late November 2012.

In the meantime, here is a slideshow of their work.

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Come Out & Play | 75th Anniversary Mural

October 3, 2012Leave a comment

Below are dates and times in which the North High Art Department will be onsite at North to facilitate our continuation of mural painting. Please note: dates are subject to change as well as completion date.

Participation is free.

Questions can be directed to Mr. Frank Juarez at fjuarez@sheboygan.k12.wi.us or 920.803.7699.

Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence | North High Art Department

October 1, 2012Leave a comment

Saturday, September 29 marked North High’s 75 year anniversary celebration. To commemorate this milestone the North High Art Department facilitated a community-based mural. This was one of many opportunities to get involved in painting this mural designed by Sheboygan native, Dale Knaak.

A special thank you to our principal, Mr. Jason Bull, for giving us the opportunity to share our passion with others.

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Stay tuned for a listing of upcoming painting opportunities. No experience necessary. If you can hold a brush, then you can paint.

Photographs taken by student teacher, Ms. Mortimer.

North High Art Department Splatter Paint

September 29, 2012Leave a comment

North High Art Department participated in North High’s 2012 Lip Dub celebrating 75 years of Excellence. A portion of this splatter painting will be included in the official North High Lip Dub. We just happened to document this unique experience with our fabulous art students.

The song used in this video is not part of North High’s Lip Dub video.

Ready to Rock-n-Roll with the 75th Anniversary Mural

September 26, 2012Leave a comment

The mural design is finally sketched onto three (3) 5foot by 10foot aluminum panels. Yesterday was a looooong day, but well worth the time. Now, we get to invite the community to participate in painting this mural designed by Dale Knaak of Sheboygan.

The North High Art Department will be inviting the community once a month (a Saturday) to add his or her brushstroke to the mural commemorating 75 years of Excellence. In the meantime, join us on Saturday, September 29th from 9am to 11am to begin this journey.

We will be listing those dates very soon.

North High Art Department | Artist Lecture Series Kicks Off in October

September 25, 2012Leave a comment

From Radial Designs to Large Format USPS Postage Stamps and Op Art to Tonal Drawings

September 19, 2012September 19, 2012Leave a comment

Snapshot: Here are some of the creative projects Art Foundations 1, Drawing Intensive, Portfolio and Drawing/Paintings I students are currently working on.

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Photo credit: NHS Art Department

Op Art Revisited

September 14, 2012September 17, 2012Leave a comment

AP Portfolio I students are in the process of creating their very own Op Art painting on a stretched canvas. This project will involve students coming up with ideas on how to create their own Op Art painting via studies and color selection. Students will then learn how to stretch and gesso their own canvas. Students will be introduced to masking and hard edge as well as to artists such as Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley.

study #1 by Kristi W

study #2 by Kristi W

Paintings can range from 8×10″ to 16×20″ in acrylic.

Here are some more images.

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2012 North High Art Collectors Award Recipients

May 30, 2012Leave a comment

North High Art Collectors (NHAC) have been organizing a school-wide art competition for students enrolled at Sheboygan North High School. This competition is open to all, gr. 9-12, students. NHAC is proud to announce that Kelsey T and Meghan B received the 2012 Open Award and Senior Award, respectively. These works were selected by staff and students.