Castlerea Community School Art Blog

 Hi Class. Happy Wednesday!! So today I have two options for you to choose from.Pick one or if you feel really adventurous perhaps try both!! Remember to add your own designs/background to make it unique to you Have fun and happy drawing. A good challenge                                                                  A bit easier

 Hi Class, Well done with your lovely drawings.They came out amazing!! Olivia Kelly Ciaran Keavney Deimante Kersanskaite Alice Bruen Ciaran Keavney Alice Bruen Orna Fahy Orna Fahy Olivia Kelly Orna Fahy                                     Ciaran Keavney Ava Croghan                                                                      Alice Bruen Deimante Kersanskaite

Hi Class, Hope you all had a lovely weekend, so here is your work for today.Take your time and add anything to it to make it more your own . Happy drawing.

 Hi Class, Please enjoy t his illustrated talk with Kimberly Griffith who explores the Francis Bacon studio with the aim of assisting students prepare for the Gallery Question.

Hi Class, Here is 3 different step by step drawing sheets, each has different levels of ability so use which ever one suits you,just give it your best shot, even give all three a go and see how you get on.Looking forward to seeing your artwork. Happy Drawing                                                 

eHi Class,Thanks to all of ye who have sent in some of your beautiful drawings so far,please keep them coming. Olivia Kelly Orna Fahy Deimante Keranskaite Alice Bruen Alena Healy-lloyd

Hi Class, today I would like you all to give this rose drawing a try, remember take your time, look how tone is applied and the use of pencil. Use your different pencils 2b and 4b to achieve that light and dark tones.Watch first before drawing. Happy Drawing

HI Class, I would like you to do the following exercise, drawing the hand, remember to watch a few times first and then follow the video Happy Drawing..

Hi Class,view this fully first and then get your pencils out and give it a go. Look how the tone is softly drawn on, how light is left on the apple,how he uses a separate sheet of paper to stop smudging .  Remember to take your time, this way your drawing will improve. Cant wait to see your Art work.

Here you will find a few power point presentations on Irish Artist Paul Henry . The first presentation is about Paul Henry, the 2nd and 3rd are about some of his paintings. Take notes and do a mind map from these presentations,if possible answer a past exam question from examinations.ie https://www.slideshare.net/damohaugh/paul-henry https://www.slideshare.net/damohaugh/the-watcher-by-paul-henry https://www.slideshare.net/damohaugh/a-connemara-village-by-paul-henry

 Hi Class. Well done on your beautiful drawing of the Eagle. Here are your drawings: Ava Croghan Alena Healy-Lloyd Olivia Kelly

Hi Class. Here is something that I would like you to try,you can add some colour if you like: Happy drawing. I would also like you all to view the youtube video I use in class in helping to understand shading,shape and form. Look at it a few time,and give it a go by using your own apple. Happy Drawing

 Hi Class.  So your work for today is the following,click into the power point presentation about famous Italian Artist Leonardo Da Vinci. leonardo When you have finished  reviewing the presentation ,give a word doc presentation about what you learned about him. Please feel free to add extra information, paste paintings you like and also write about his importance to the world of Art.  Any problems let me know..

 Hi class,today I would like you to research an Artist who relates /influences your theme for you c.b.a This might take more than one class so please let me know how you get on. But to get you started have a look at the Artist Template,please examples of students research sheets.

Hi Class. For your 1st task,something fun for you all.Just stop and go with the video clip on how to draw this eagle,take your time. If you have colours make it nice and bright. Looking forward to seeing your work. Happy drawing..