Today I came across this amazing animated sequence on Reddit, by Japanese manga artist, Shinrashinge (translated to 'New Medium'). To watch it, click -> HERE Make sure you view to the end to see how he makes it!
My first skateboard was a 70's cruiser that was lovingly refurbished by my grandpa to give to me at Christmas. Unbeknownst to me at the time, that little red board was the catalyst for so much learning and self-discovery. This week I've had the joy of reading and sharing @myfirstskateboardthebook with our William Watson students. Karl Watson's messages of perseverance and inclusivity are accentuated with charming illustrations by Henry Jones. I also owe a big thanks to Eric Eckert for allowing us to colour his captivating maze drawings like this one of skate legend, Danny Way. "Whether you are male or female, big or small, short or tall, skateboarding accepts us all" - K. Watson. #myfirstskateboard #librarytime #williamwatsonlearningcommons
Today we were fortunate to welcome the beloved artist and educator, Jill Doyle to our school for a very special drawing workshop. Guiding our grade 7s step by step, Jill led us in a blended pencil tutorial, inspired by the scenic landscape paintings of Gustav Klimpt. Jill made it clear at the get go that we were using aspects of his form as a template for the creation of our visions - emphasizing that we had total freedom to explore and invent new techniques in the process. What started out with a few simple lines on a page was soon transformed into striking pastoral perspectives of houses on rolling hills, stretched between skies of swirling clouds and the rippling waters where danced the reflections of charming trees. Check out some of the finished drawings below and transport yourself to a tranquil time and place...
Is there anything more fun than playing in the dirt? How about playing with soil! Our garden club has been enjoying this sunny weather as we gear up for the growing season. The Kindergarteners have planted the herb and vegetable seeds that will soon flourish in the planter boxes that are being designed and built by grade 6 and 7 students. Stay tuned as our garden takes shape⚘