Dream Jars for the BFG

We love watching movies to inspire our art, and I've had quite a few requests from students for a project inspired by the recently released BFG, based on the book by Rohal Dahl.

After watching a trailer for the movie, we looked at some examples of Quentin Blake's illustrations for the original book. His illustrations are deceptively simple, using spontaneous line to create characters full of movement, fun and humour.

What fantastic inspiration for our art this week!

Quentin Blake illustration: Sophie and the BFG 

We started with illustrations of our dreams, capturing them into 'Dream Jars' for the BFG's collection. Some students accepted the challenge to try drawing in the style of Quentin Blake! Others added more detail to their art, while keeping large areas clear for our final bubble effects.

Our Dream Jars are finished with acrylic paint bubbles. Bubbles are so delicate and elusive - here one moment, gone the next, popping away when you try to hold on to them - just like our dreams!

Talia

The 'Eyes' Have It

We started with a simple shape - the shape of an eye.... and with a fine black pen, crayons and liquid watercolour, we let our imaginations run wild!

Aboriginal Dot Influenced Landscapes

This week we drew inspiration from the unique Australian Aboriginal Dot art to create our mixed media landscapes.

Emma

Shape, Pattern & Colour

Our art this week focuses on shape, pattern and beautiful colour using watercolour on diffusing paper and permanent marker on acetate. 
Every one is a winner - simply stunning!

Angry Birds in the Midnight Forest

In our last lesson we finished our 3-dimensional clay Angry Bird sculptures. 

This week we have considered the same subject (our Angry Birds) in 2 dimensions. 

We started with a guided drawing, creating a stylized forest floor. We then worked upward to our horizon, midnight sky and full moon, using thin and thick black pen, before adding areas of light and shadow with 2B pencil and adding our Angry Birds, created with pen and soft pastel.

Finally, we went back and added more and more detail to our midnight forests.... groves of mushrooms, lichen, a variety of grasses, pebbles and fallen leaves. Many added timid little nocturnal animals, hiding from the angry bird!

This activity required patience and attention to detail, and everyone has done a magnificent job!

Some students are going to add even more detail to their pictures at home!

Flocks of Angry Birds

Fired and furious! We hope you enjoy our flocks of Angry Birds!

Angry Birds spotted on the Sunshine Coast!!