Arts & Activities articles from October 2004

Arts & Activities archives from October 2004

Editor's note.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... The friendly trio of aliens on our cover entreat you to "take us to your students" and I think you should do just that. The paper and collage ideas in this month's issue are sure to inspire your students to great artistic heights that result in...

Van Gogh and Mondrian to visit Southeast.(arts update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Atlanta, Georgia's High Museum of Art is the only museum in the Southeastern United States to host an extraordinary exhibition of 84 well-known but rarely lent masterpieces by 19th-and 20th-century masters, including van Gogh, Seurat, Picasso,...

Complete Book of Papermaking.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... COMPLETE BOOK OF PAPERMAKING (2004: $24.95), by Josep Asuncion. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Ave. So., New York, NY 10016. Just slop to think of the many ways that paper is used in our own and other cultures. The invention of...

Origami for the first time.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... ORIGAMI FOR THE FIRST TIME (2003, $19.95), by Soonboke Smith. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Ave. So., New York, NY 10016. It is in the last 200 years, as people from Asia immigrated to the West, that tile ancient art of paper...

Dropping in on matisse.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
October 1, 2004... DROPPING IN ON MATISSE. Video/23 min./$29.95. Level. Grades 4-12. Crystal Productions, P.O. Box 2159, Glenview, IL 60025, (800) 2,558629, www.crystalproductions.com. This animated video is the second in a series featuring a little bird...

The Art of Drawing Manga.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... THE ART OF DRAWING MANGA (2003; $14.95), by Ben Krefta. Barnes and Noble Publishing Group, 122 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011. In a recent article, Brent Wilson (Studies in Art Education, Vol. 44 No. 3, Spring 2003) wrote of...

Symmetrical aliens.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * 12" x 18" manila paper, sulfite paper, white drawing paper * Glue * Scissors * Containers of large and small pieces of different types of paper in a variety of color--velour, shiny, origami, etc. LEARNING...

Products for learning.(arts update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Teachers can integrate digital photo and film technology as part of their lesson plans through Fujifilm's "Products for Learning." The new program works closely with educators across the country to help expand student creativity, improve...

Women's studio workshop.(arts update)
October 1, 2004... Since 1974, Women's Studio Workshop (WSW) has offered time and space to women artists to make their work through its Fellowship Program. Located in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York, WSW's facilities accommodate artists wishing to work in a...

Snap, crackle and art a commercial success in abstract design.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Cardboard food containers/cartons * Rubber cement * White glue * Scissors * Poster board * Tracing paper * Assorted patterned or textured papers * Black markers * Rulers LEARNING...

The prints of Jacob Lawrence.(LEARNING from EXHIBITIONS)(Critical Essay)
October 1, 2004... Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is universally regarded as one of the 20th century's foremost painters and printmakers. As an African-American artist, his work is revered for its vivid interpretation of the black experience, from slavery through the...

Clip & save art notes.(Critical Essay)(Biography)
October 1, 2004... ABOUT THIS SELF-PORTRAIT The portrait of the artist, James Ensor, is quite realistic in contrast with the grotesque masks that surround it in this painting. Ensor's interest in masks came from the carnival masks his parents sold for the...

Classroom use of the art print.
October 1, 2004... THINGS TO LEARN * Numbers of artists feel the need to live among other artists in order to get inspiration for their work. Others, like James Ensor, have no such need. In fact, the town of Ostend, Belgium, is far from the great centers of...

Art in motion.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Five small and one large uncoated paper plates per student * Six colors fluorescent paint (any colors may be substituted) * 18" x 24" manila paper * 18" x 24" black paper * Scissors * Glue * Visuals...

Apples of a different color.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Newsprint paper for sketching * Pencils * 6" x 6" tag board * 2" x 2" colored tissue paper * Glue * Scrap paper * Scissors * Paper dates * Apple and knife or Fruit: A First Discovery Book by...

Salad, anyone?
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Scissors * Black markers * Paper plates * Glue * 6" x 9" construction paper in varied colors * Pictures of famous people or cartoon characters LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will... * be able...

Monster mash.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Prismacolor[R] pencils * Sharpeners * Erasers: kneaded and Staedtler * Sandpaper blocks * Drawing paper (Canson, Ingres, etc.) LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will... * sketch from observation. ...

Frank Lloyd light.
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * White paper the size of ceiling tiles (smaller paper can be spliced together) * Watercolor paint * 18-inch-long black construction-paper strips in three widths: 1/2", 1" and 2" * Pencils * Sketch paper *...

School bus artists.(Children's art diary)
October 1, 2004... A school bus is a child's fantasy vehicle and the actual bus ride is a stimulating experience. The early-morning bus stop is for meeting friends and a brief fling of fun before the amiable giant zooms its way to the corner. Thomas the...

Young artist.(narratives)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Since I can remember, I have always loved drawing and still do. I think it's fun. I practice drawing in my free time and have become good at drawing animals. They are my favorite subjects. Sometimes my grandpa would help me find pictures to...

Total transformation: mask making.(CLAY corner)
October 1, 2004... MATERIALS * Photos and slides of different cultural masks * Paper * Markers * Tissue paper * Glue * Scissors * Clay (cone 06) * Rolling pins * Coffee cans * Kiln * Glazes LEARNING...

Binney and Smith.(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... BINNEY AND SMITH's Crayola[R] Model Magic'[R] Classpacks are now available in white and primary-color assortments, each offering 75 one-ounce packs. The Classpacks provide enough no-fuss, mess-free air-drying Model Magic to complete three class...

Sargent Art.(shop talk)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SARGENT ART has "bonded" two new glue products to its full line of art supplies and crafts materials. The new Washable School Glues and White Glues come in convenient easy-to-use, 4-ounce, 8-ounce and 1-gallon bottles. These new glues are...

Colorific[R].(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... Metallic Markers from COLORIFIC[R] provide children a "shimmery" alternative with which to express their imaginations on paper. Great for coloring on dark surfaces, the markers are available in two varieties. The Colorific Double-Ended...

Delphi.(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... Are you getting all the value and creativity you can from your kiln? You aren't if you're not using that kiln to fire glass and jewelry. Now DELPHI, America's largest art-glass supplier, will show you how to double the value of your kiln and...

Paper Mate[R].(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... PAPER MATE[R] has electrified its steadfast line of timeless Hair pens with a fresh set of exhilarating colors. The traditional red, black, blue and green are being joined by Tangerine, Sky Blue, Magenta and Lime Green. The wider spectrum of...

Loew-Cornell.(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... The LOEW-CORNELL easel collection is as diverse as the needs and budgets of today's artists and teachers. Working in a classroom, studio or the outdoors, with acrylic, oil, pastel or another medium of choice, chances are there is a Loew-Cornell...

Teacher Created Materials.(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS and the "Queen of Cute" Mary Engelbreit have released dozens of products for the education market featuring the art work of Mary Engelbreit. Teachers will find Mary Engelbreit represented on many of their favorite...

Hot tools.(shop talk)
October 1, 2004... A lightweight electric stencil maker that is easy to use and control for cutting all popular types of stencil materials, and producing clean, round edges is now available from HOT TOOLS. The Model SM-1 Stencil Maker is comfortable to hold and...

Krylon.
October 1, 2004... KRYLON[R] has reintroduced Washable Window Paint, formerly Washable Tempera Paint. Washable Window Paint is the only tempera-based paint offering the ease of an aerosol. Just point and spray for smooth, even coverage on windows, mirrors and...

Staedtler[R].
October 1, 2004... STAEDTLER[R] has introduced several new graphic design tools. The Artist Portfolio helps graphic art students to protect and transport their artwork and creative designs. The slimline portfolio is made of flexible, durable plastic and features...

Derwent.
October 1, 2004... DERWENT has versatile and vibrant Signature Watercolor Pencils, which provide delicate to dramatic texture, ensure resistance to color deterioration and offer lasting beauty to watercolor drawings. Designed with 40 matching color formulations...

Image to Word: Art and Creative Writing.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
October 1, 2004... IMAGE TO WORD: Art and Creative Writing (2002; $29.95, includes CD-ROM), by Kathleen Walsh-Piper. The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706. As the author states: "This book is designed to capitalize on the power of art...

Classroom Papermaking: Handmade Papers From Recycled And Plant Fibers, Volume 1.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CLASSROOM PAPERMAKING: Handmade Papers From Recycled And Plant Fibers, Volume 1. Video/60 min./$39.95. Level: All Ages. Nash/Renfrow Productions, 1102 West Huron St., Tucson, AZ 85745, phone/fax (520) 620-6613. This video explains and...

900 Hands.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 900 HANDS. Video/30 min./ $195 purchase, $50 rental. Level: Middle School. The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016, (212) 685-6242. A ceramic mural created by the 450 students in the John D. Runkle School in...