For example the surface of the canvas may appear to undulate, move, advance or recede.
This week we are having fun creating our own Op Art illusions....
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Op Art Illusions
Op Art, or Optical Art, is an abstract style used by artists to create optical illusions.
For example the surface of the canvas may appear to undulate, move, advance or recede.
This week we are having fun creating our own Op Art illusions....
For example the surface of the canvas may appear to undulate, move, advance or recede.
This week we are having fun creating our own Op Art illusions....
Smudgy Pets
Our very cute pets are created with charcoal and soft pastel.
We paid particular attention to where the pets are looking, to guide the viewers attention towards our center of interest so that our pictures 'tell a story'.
Glasshouse Landscapes (More Ted Harrison Inspirations)
Our landscapes are inspired by the wonderful paintings of Canadian artist Ted Harrison.
Looking at examples of his work, we discussed how this celebrated painter and book illustrator breaks his landscape down to simple shapes and lines, filling his canvas with blocks of brilliant colour to create decorative and emotive depictions of his beloved homeland.
What a wonderful inspiration for our art this week!
We've created our landscapes drawing inspiration from our own Glasshouse Mountains.
What a wonderful inspiration for our art this week!
We've created our landscapes drawing inspiration from our own Glasshouse Mountains.
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Australian Landscapes Inspired by Ted Harrison
Our Australian Landscapes are inspired by Canadian artist Ted Harrison.
Looking at examples of his work, we discussed his distinctive use of colour, shape and line to create decorative and emotive depictions of everyday life scenes in the Yukon.
Looking at examples of his work, we discussed his distinctive use of colour, shape and line to create decorative and emotive depictions of everyday life scenes in the Yukon.
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| Ted Harrison: Snowdog 1987 |
Venice Carnevale Masks
Venice is one of my all-time favourite cities (except during the peak tourist season and the flood season, when it's not so much fun!) Narrow cobblestone calles (lanes), canals and gondolas, magnificent architecture and art galleries - it really does have a magic only to be found in Venice!
The Venice Carnevale is held yearly before Lent, and is renowned around the word for it's elaborate costumes and masks. Go here to find out more about the history of Carnevale, and the traditional masks of Venice.
We've created our own Carnevale masks using a collage of coloured paper, feathers, curling ribbon and sequins, layering and decorating to make them as elaborate as we can. Mounted on our own photos, we can imagine we are there, experiencing the fun and romance of Carnevale!
Earth Day Inspired by Waterfalls in Plitvice, Croatia
April 22 is Earth Day!
We looked at some of the waterfall photos I took on a recent trip to Plitvice National Park in Croatia, noticing how the water is shaped by the rocks, constantly changing direction and gaining energy as it tumbles from the top to the bottom of the cascade.
Our backgrounds, inspired by the dynamic waterfalls, are created with watercolour resist, and we've finished with our interpretations of the diverse fauna of Plitvice, in soft pastel.
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| Ben |