Looking for a new Task?

Check out this resource sent to me by Jamie, Ashley, and Andrea. It's chock full of fun ideas! Thank you Jamie & Ashley, and I hope you continue creating and exploring and sharing ideas!

https://www.onlineschoolscenter.com/art-design-learning-at-home/

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Build a Fort!

Hi EES artists! In the spirit of taking full advantage of the creative tasks we can't do together in art class, but that are a lot of fun at home, your task this week is to go build a fort. You could build it inside, or outside, it's totally up to you. Materials could include furniture, pillows, blankets, tape, cardboard, trees, sticks, tarps, rope ... you name it! Build it and tell everybody proudly that you're doing your art homework. 

Below are some references if you're interested. One is an set of instructions that IKEA put together to build forts out of furniture. Another picture links to a blog about kids & nature with some fort building ideas. You may also find this recent article interesting, on why kids enjoy building forts and might need them now more than ever. And lastly, a video to inspire you from artist Patrick Dougherty, below.




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Photography

Hello fabulous EES artists! I miss you and spending time in the studio together. Here's a fun photography project idea you could try this week. Find a camera of any sort (phone or tablet is great), set up a little scene, and photograph it! Pay attention to your composition, or how everything is arranged within your frame. You may need to remove items, or move the camera closer to what you're photographing.

Here is the work of two artists to inspire you.

The first is travel photographer Erin Sullivan, who, just like you, is stuck at home. She's been recreating some of her favorite landscapes using household items and then photographing them. See if you can guess where in her home she took these pictures.

Task 9: Try some Stop Motion Animation!

I usually introduce Stop Motion Animation around this time of year. It's fun for kids of all ages to make staplers and scissors appear to move on their own simply by taking photos of them and playing them in quick succession, much like a flip book. Once you understand the technique, the options are endless. Check out YouTube for many fascinating examples!

Below are some steps to getting started on making your own animations. You will need a phone, tablet, or Chromebook.

1. What is Stop Motion Animation? This 2 minute video explains a little history of stop motion and shows examples of movies made using stop motion techniques.
2. Download an app There are many stop motion animation apps. I recommend this free one --->
3. Prep your Materials: *Find an object to animate - pen, toy, apple? *Prop your device on a table. It cannot move while you take pictures.  Here is an easy way to make a cardboard stand --->
4. Start! Take a picture. Move your object about an inch. Repeat.  This 4 minute video provides excellent tips for using this app --->
5. If you need more help - Try the app's online help guides: https://www.cateater.com/support.html - Send me an email: stewart@erving.com

Task 8: Delight Someone!

Art has many purposes. It could be used as a commentary, to commemorate or persuade, as a ritual, for personal expression, or simply to delight the viewer. This last purpose, to make something to delight, is your assignment for this week.
Go make something that delights someone!

Here's some ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Try one, or come up with your own.

Paint rocks and leave them for others to find. Maybe it'll make their day! Painted Rock Treasure Hunt	Write a letter to someone. Decorate the back of the envelope.  Letters of Love
Add eyeballs to something. We painted black dots on paper plates and tied them to a tree. Other neighbors came by and added nose, mouth, and face mask, much to our own delight!	Organize a stuffed animal safari. Hide stuffies all over your yard and ask neighbors how many they can find.  Stuffed Animal Safari in FL
Make an artwork for someone and give it to them!	Surprise and delight a fellow hiker with a balanced stone sculpture.  Check out artist Adrian Grey

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