LepsArt - A Year in Review

My first year at Louisville Middle school was a good one! I can't believe it has come to an end.

The students were kind and hardworking, and their art was really impressive.

Students were eager to share their creativity through social media platform, Instagram, with their hashtag #lepsart. We had fun with our food around Thanksgiving and worked on art that wasn't just an assignment.

I saw students receive local recognition for their artistic endeavors through ArtsInStark and Battle of the Brush. The Louisville District Art Show was memorable as many ribbons were handed out by local artist, Tim Carmany, and Massillon Museum curator, Mandy Pond.

Outside of class I saw a student showing her personal work at a local gallery.

Really, the dedication of these students is remarkable.

Patterned Coil Mugs {7th Grade - 3D}

Before the holidays, the seventh grade 3D course finished glazing their ceramic mugs. We celebrated with snacks and then many of the students gave them away as gifts.

Playing Catch Up {Part II}

Okay. So this school year has still be incredibly busy. We have been so caught up in learning and art making that very little time has been devoted to blogging! I apologize for my internet absence, but classroom stuff is top priority!

Anyways, last Thursday was the last day of the second 9 weeks and I wanted to say "fairwell!" to an amazing group of students and some very talented artists and creative actors!

Posterized Celebrity Portraits {7th Grade - 2D}

During the previous 9 weeks, the seventh graders completed some VERY impressive portraits of their favorite celebrities. I was not only impressed by the level of involvement and craftsmanship, but also the range of idols chosen.

Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, Russel Brand, Bernie Mac, and Adam Sandler represented the comedians. David Tennant and Harrison Ford for our Sci-Fi fans. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson for the Hunger Games fanatics. Plus a lot of other musicians, athletes, and programmers.