Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Rainer Marie Rilke, 1934

Welcome to the Visual World!

Now let us learn to see what we see...

Art 1 is an introduction to the study of Art, and focuses on Design and Drawing skills. The first semester will consist of drawing exercises, and the elements and principles of design. The first semester will be where each student learns the tools and skills of drawing, and the second semester will consist of each student taking what s/he has learned, and applying it to projects.

Learning to draw, and to create art can be an extremely rewarding process. However, like many things in life, art can be a terribly frustrating, hair-pulling encounter. It is the focus of the art department to see that the first experience becomes true It is the art department's wish that each student will find their voice in their art and learn to express themselves through art, and through the creation of art. In order to gain success, each student needs to be willing to practice, practice, practice. Trying an exercise, and doing poorly on it does not mean that success cannot be attained. Put in the time and effort, and reap the rewards! Athletes spend more time practicing then they do playing their sport, as will each art student spend more time preparing ideas and rough drafts for the projects then working on the project.

Enjoy the process, explore, push yourself, try over and over, and in the end much will be accomplished.

I look forward to spending a year watching each student grow and succeed, and if problems arise, I am right there beside to help.

This class has a $20 student fee which pays for:

drawing pencils

kneaded eraser

pinkpearl eraser

charcoal-(vine and compressed)

felt tip pen

pencil sharpener

watercolor set

portfolio case

plaster gauze for face casting

If the student loses their materials, they must buy more, either from the student store, or an art supply st ore. Students are responsible for keeping the materials in good condition. The student store will stock certain items for those students who lose their materials. Each student will be responsible for bringing their own sketchbook at least 81/2"x11", larger preferred, (11x14).

Click here to look at the semester's assignments.