Part 1 Tracing the Roots of Modern Street-Art and GraffitiSince before the Italians had the word “Graffiti,” and in fact, before there were any Italians, people have been leaving their marks on walls. These people weren’t viewed as criminals, nor were they likely seen as artists, but they could be hailed as forebears of modern journalism. Before there was recorded history, there were recorded events, and recorded moments. As culture has evolved over the millenia, so has art, and what we leave behind tells a story for those who follow.
Not only are theredifferent types of graffiti; there are also plenty of different lettering styles used by graffiti writers. Many of them were designed by graffiti writers in the beginning years of urban graffiti, in the 1970s and 1980s. They’ve been imitated, expanded on, adapted and changed by graffiti artists all over the world. Whether you see graffiti as an art form or simple vandalism, it’s hard to deny that a lot of effort goes into recognizing and learning the different types of lettering, and developing a unique style.
New York visual artists take the painting process traditionally reserved for studios or art schools and make it public with Art Battles, which are events that meld music and painting into a competition decided by public opinion. Check out the promo video below.
Lazarides encompasses gallery spaces in London’s Soho, nearby Charing Cross, Newcastle, and, of course, this website.
They are the primary source of original artwork and prints for Banksy, Jamie Hewlett, Antony Micallef, Faile, Stanley Donwood, Mode 2, Paul Insect, Kelsey Brookes, Conor Harrington, Invader, Ben Turnbull, Mark Jenkins, 3D, Jonathan Yeo, Lucy McLauchlan, Miranda Donovan, Zevs to name but a few.
During the 1980s, music, dance, fashion, and art experienced a boom of energy and innovation. It was also during the 80s that Haring came into prominence and produced most of his signature work. This series of lessons seeks to explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s for the youth of today. The Graffiti project seeks to create an open & constructive forum for students to communicate their thoughts and feelings by creating a "graffiti wall" within the classroom.
Recently I was able to upgrade my airbrush from a basic plastic starting model, to a very nice chrome IWATA brand professional quality airbrush, which I am still learning to use...
I create my stencils using digital photos, adjusting them in Adobe Photoshop, and printing them out, and cutting them out of cardboard using exacto blades(razor).
Let me know if you have any questions, or if you would like more information about techniques, I'd be happy to help...
LearningIT BlogHere you will find various types of information regarding IT, the arts and learning in the 21st century. Most of the items you find here will hopefully help generate new and creative ideas for yourselves or your students.
The Carrot Revolutionis an art education weblog and a resource page for art educators, art students, and artists in the digital age. Our goal is to fight the tyranny of the ordinary and to liberate from the status quo.
Modern Art For Kidsa blog where PearMama shares her art lesson plans for elemenatry students.
Art Education 2.0Ning site for using New Technology in Art Classrooms
ArtisanCamThis website is packed with features including classroom activities, workshops, superb video footage, masterclasses and more.
School Arts MagazineFind online resources and teaching ideas. Several have been featured here.
Art, Books, and Creativityis a yearlong arts curriculum developed by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. ABC provides meaningful arts learning experiences while highlighting the natural connections between visual arts and language arts. ABC is a model for integrating the visual arts into the core curriculum while maintaining a specific focus on the contributions of women artists to our shared cultural history.The ABC curriculum promotes visual literacy by developing students' skills in observation, reflection, and arts creation. The curriculum unites visual art and writing through the creation of artists' books, an art form especially suited to linking imagery and language.
Creativity 2.0Have a look at this wiki for web 2.0 tools to use for mapping, document tools, imaging and drawing, audio, film/video/animation, collaboration, screencasting and capturing and presentation.
ArtMatters WikiA shared space to place and locate info and ideas on art.
Internet4Classrooms-ArtsView standards, resources, links, museums, lesson plans and more for the arts (Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual)
ArtBabbleShowcases video art content in high quality format from a variety of sources and perspectives.
45 Websitesfor students to create original artwork online.
The Drawing Center Viewing ProgramEstablished in 1977, The Drawing Center’s Viewing Program offers emerging artists the opportunity to include their work in a curated Artist Registry that is consulted by a wide variety of arts professionals from across the globe: curators, gallerists, collectors, and educators, among others.
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Frank Curkovic said
at 1:42 am on Mar 15, 2009
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I have been creating art using airbrush and stencils, as well as other types of painting, for the last 5 years.
A collection of my work is visible online at http://origin541.deviantart.com/gallery/
Recently I was able to upgrade my airbrush from a basic plastic starting model, to a very nice chrome IWATA brand professional quality airbrush, which I am still learning to use...
I create my stencils using digital photos, adjusting them in Adobe Photoshop, and printing them out, and cutting them out of cardboard using exacto blades(razor).
Let me know if you have any questions, or if you would like more information about techniques, I'd be happy to help...
-Hans Muir
Hans.Muir@hotmail.com
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03/14/09
I wanted to share a new piece I created today:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31741393&l=1a08920684&id=32400718
-Hans Muir
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