Castlerea Community School Art Blog

 Hi Class,here is your artwork, remember take your time. If you try once and dont think its good give it another go,I promise it will be better!! Happy Drawing

Hi Class, give this great facial drawing a go! Watch it first and then give it a go. Happy drawing  

 Hi Class, here is your work for today, please view it first before trying and then give it a go, and take your time. happy drawing.  a bit hard  a bit easier

 Hi Class, Something special for ye to enjoy with the weekend that is coming. You can make some beautiful cards from these drawings, add some colour, ribbon, glitter, what ever you like. I have a few different options for ye to choose from, but feelfree to look up other ideas and use them. I also put a nice video clip to make a nice card if you are interested.. Have fun .Happy drawing.                                                

Hi Class, I would like you all now follow the clip below and try and draw the whole face, remember to watch a few times first and then give it a go.

 Hi Class, So here is your artwork for today.Choose from which level suits you, but you can give both a try. Just follow the steps as shown.Look up online for colour reference for the lion and the Eagle.Take your time.If these do not suit you feel free to pick your own wild animal to work on.  Happy Drawing. Level 1 level 2

Hi Class, I would like you all to look at your Art History books,and read the section about public art,p.g 285, if you do not have your books you should be able to view it on ebooks. The next piece that I would like us to look at is the Coffin Ship by John Behan(bronze sculpture)Croagh Park, Co.Mayo. Try and do a little sketch of this into your folders with a description about it. Located just opposite the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick and overlooking Clew Bay, the ‘Coffin Ship' sculpture by John Behan commemorates the millions who perished in the Great Famine of the 1840s. Many who didn't perish in Ireland chanced emigration on overcrowded ships in less than favorable conditions. The skeletal bodies which make up the rigging remind us of those who didn't survive the crossing. The National Famine Monument at the base of Croagh Patrick in Murrisk, County Mayo, Ireland depicts a coffin ship with skeletons and bones as rigging. Sculpted by John Behan, it is Ireland...

Hi Class,I would like to view The Gaelic Chieftain by Maurice Harron,Curlew Mountains Co.Roscommon. You may have seen this many times on your travels. The Gaelic Chieftain  is one Ireland's most magnificent road-side sculptures.  Overlooking the site of the Battle of the Curlew Pass near Boyle, this impressive metal piece can be found on the N4 bypass about 2 kilometers north east of the battlefield. Just off the motorway, adjacent to the sculpture is a picnic area, where one can sit and take in the magnificent views over Lough Key. This statue, sculptured by Maurice Harron, was unveiled on April 12th 1999, in commemoration of this 400 year old victory. It depicts Red Hugh O Donnell who, on 15th August 1599, led a Gaelic Irish force to ambush the English as they marched through a pass in the Curlew Mountains. The English forces suffered heavy casualties and were defeated. Losses by allied Irish forces were not recorded but were probably minimal. The Curlew Pass was th...

 Hi Class. Here is your art work for today.There are two options for you, do one or both . Enjoy and Happy Drawing!

 Hi Class.Here is your drawing task for today.You will improve your concentration skills,planning and also use of pencil . Happy drawing