MONday March 23, 2020

NOTAN

Today’s project is the exploration of space and composition. We will be creating an artwork called, “Notan.” In Japan, notan depicts the concept of the balance of light and dark. This project is perfect for adults and children (above first grade)!

Get creative by cutting out a variety of shapes with colored paper and securing them to a larger background. You will need colored paper cut into a square (origami paper is already square, but you can also cut regular construction paper!), paper for your background (check out our examples for inspiration), scissors, and glue! Don’t forget to tag #ChuckJonesOnYourPhones if you want to be featured!

Wednesday March 25, 2020

CRUMPLED PAPER CREATURES

For this #chuckchallenge project all you need is a few pieces of paper, pencil and a light source.  First, crumple a piece of paper until you like the shape. Next, put it in front of a window, or under a lamp, anything that can help your crumpled shape throw a shadow. What shapes do you see in the shadow? Does it have a face? Do you see an animal or person? Are there wings or teeth in your shape? 

Draw what you see!  Don’t forget to add in details that can give your creature texture, like feathers or fur.

FRIday March 27, 2020

Kinetic Art!

For today’s #ChuckJonesOnYourPhones we are introducing the interdisciplinary beauty of kinetic art. Kinetic art is a type of art that involves motion or movement. Using your problem solving skills you can create your own DIY Marble Run. All you need are some tools from around your house that you can repurpose -- paper towel rolls, cardboard, old aluminum pie pans, string, paper cups, etc. feel free to use whatever materials you have on hand, get creative! Make one out of old pool noodles or even legos! You can use a marble or a ping pong ball, or if you don’t have either of those you could make a ball out of crumpled tin foil. We used tape to put it all together and make the final piece. Make sure to watch our videos to see the final project at work. These examples were created by our own students!