Nail Art

Sometimes I like to teach things that I've never done before. It keeps me on my toes and makes me learn a new skill as well. In the Mixed Media class we learned the practical skill of hammering nails into wood. I had all the students start by doing small 2x4 Minnesota art. Then they made their lager project on 12x12" panels. The theme was "Responsibility" or "What makes you feel 'tied down' in your life." I thought it was kind of punny. Tied down... string... you get it? Now you do. 

Small practices of Minnesota

Aerhais F.

Josie M. 

Kaleigh L.

Stormy B. (The end result was amazing!)

Coffee Painting

In the mixed media class we explore different art media that may or may not be traditional. Here the students tried out their painting skills using coffee. The theme for this project was "What do you wake up for in the morning?"

**Tip - Use instant coffee that dissolves in the water. Last year the paintings had coffee grounds all over them.

Ashton O.

Kaleigh L.

Montana B.

Josie M.

Value Portraits

I've seen this project done before, so I finally gave it a try with my Mixed Media class and it was awesome! Everyone came away with a successfully painted portrait whether it was of their friend, a celebrity, or themselves. It's been very amazing to see them displayed in the school. 

Montana B. - Self Portrait

Josie M. - Jonny Depp

Ramana F. - Portrait of Lita

Alex B. - Morgan Freeman