The latest....

Wow!! It has been a while since I've posted any art! I have lots to get caught up on. Thanks to a camera that has a mind of its own, I have had a horrible time taking pictures! Hopefully, I will be able to get caught up soon! We have completed many pictures that I want to show you. Below are just a few....

Learning about Vincent van Gogh

We have been learning about Vincent van Gogh. Vincent was a famous Dutch post-impressionist painter. He began drawing as a child, but did not start painting until his late 20's. He created around 800-900 paintings! Overall he created around 2000 works of art.

Sunflowers are among his most famous paintings.

Here are our versions of Sunflowers.

If you don't see your picture here its because I haven't got one yet.

Still life ~ Glass Plus bottle

 Pencil sketches focusing on line, shape, and form. 

Practiced using a blending stick. Students are 4-6th grade.

Pencil drawing

Today we did a study on the components of the eye. 

This was done in preparation for doing a portrait.

Sydney used a "B" drawing pencil and blending stick.

Great work Sydney!

(9 yrs old, 4th grade)

Today's lesson also included an abstract 

warm up, but I forgot to take a picture of it.

I'll include it in the next post!

xoxoxo

Josie

Sydney finishes her parrot.

Working hard!

Great work Sydney!

Sydney used colored pencils, black sharpie, 

and watercolors for her picture.

Still Life Drawing

    Miss Anna did a still life drawing today! 

This was her first attempt at working on shading...I think she did a fantastic job!

 Anna is 13 years old and going into the 8th grade!

Anna this is beautiful!

Happy Drawing!

XOXOXO

Josie

Still Life Drawing

    Today I gave a private art lesson to Sydney. We focused on drawing techniques and shading.
It is always important to see what you're drawing. Don't just try to draw from memory because you'll end up with something that is not very accurate. It will look more like a "symbol" rather than being realistic. So... I chose to have her do a still life pencil drawing of an apple.
    To do the still life I took her step by step through the drawing process. We looked at the contour, the shapes made from shadows and highlights, texture, etc. She used a #2B drawing pencil, blending stick, and kneaded eraser.

Keep in mind that Sydney is only 9 years old! I am so proud of her! This is awesomeness!!

Sydney working on her parrot...this is a drawing that

 I'm doing step by step with her. When it is finished I'll post it.

So focused!

Happy Drawing!

XOXOXO

Josie

Picasso Kids Art Studio

Art classes this fall for kids grades K-6.

Private lessons for kids K-8.

Emphasis on art fundamentals, 
drawing, and art history.

Instructor: Josie Cutler

B.A. Elementary Education (k-8 multi. subject)


Location: 

True Impact Dance and Performing Arts
Rt. 60 Barboursville, WV 25504
Formerly Miracles in Motion Dance Academy

Class Schedule

Saturday         10:00-11:00
                      11:00-12:00

*Private Lessons are scheduled independently.

*Additional classes added as needed.

Tuition and Fees

Yearly Supply Fee  (nonrefundable) - $20

Monthly Class Tuition - $45 

Private Lessons - $20 each class

Summer Sessions –

Summer Supply Fee (nonrefundable) - $20

Monthly Class Tuition - $45 per month or $20 per lesson

All payment policies and procedures follow
 that of True impact Dance and Performing Arts

Tuition is due the 15th of each month for the following month's classes.
Supplies

*Each child needs a sketch book specifically for drawing.
Recommended supplies, but not required: kneaded eraser, mars eraser, 2 ebony drawing pencils, small pencil sharpener, and blending sticks. 

A.C. Moore or Lattas has a good selection of art supplies.

Students will have an art show that will be held during the spring dance recital for True Impact Dance.

Classes are currently held on Saturdays.

Location: True Impact Dance and Performing Arts

RT.60 Barboursville

(across from Pizza Hut)

For additional information e-mail josielcutler@yahoo.com

or leave a comment below.