Projects follow the “Basics” taking the new medium, technique or concept and applying it to a finished work of art assessing the new skill acquired through Basics.  Projects ALSO build on previous skills.  Choosing to not participate or practice a skill will have a snowball effect.  Later Projects AND Classes will continue to add new skill, mediums, and concepts but will continue to build on ALL previous skill learned. 

The beginning and ending stages of growth look different from student to student.  Growth can only be accomplished by practice.  Practice happens when each assignment is done in the spirit of which it was assigned and not as busy work to appease your parent, teacher or anyone else.  The habits, practices and expectations that demonstrate effort are taught in class. 

Quarter 1

Finger Painting Landscape

Finger Painting Landscape
Students will choose a landscape photo and will use the primary colors plus white and black.  Students will mix all colors using only the primary colors plus black and white.  Students will also explore creating textures only using found objects and their hands.  Traditional tools will not be used. Students will explore color mixing and creating textures within these parameters.  
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2023 Sophomore Cali Lees won the Congressional Art Competition for the state of Oregon and her Finger Painting.  It was on display at the U.S. Capitol building all year!  She won two tickets to D.C. to attend a reception in her honor. 

Watercolor Project

Students need to complete the watercolor basics before starting this project.  
​Macro of nature from photo.  AP students are encouraged to take their own photograph or create their own composition.  
I'm excited to announce that Phoenix High School had the top 3 of Oregon's top selections for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.  Sophomore Noor Akil won the top honor and will have her work (Blueberries) on display in D.C. for one year.  Vivian Tauer and Lupita Alegria were the runners-up for Oregon.

Quarter 2

Acrylic Design Project: ~ great project to keep for your future AP Art Portfolio

Students need to complete the "follow along" acrylic landscape basics before starting this project.

​Creating Composition
~Student must show a thumbnail sketch and a collection of reference material before receiving a canvas.   Students must use reference material from at least 3 different sources. 
1. Horizon Line
2. V.P. off Horizon
3. Complementary colors touching
4. transparent area
​5. Cast shadow or reflection

Quarter 3

Oil Pastel Project​

Students need to complete the Oil Pastel basics before starting this project.

Photo of nature.  AP students are encouraged to take their own photograph or create their own composition.
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​Color Pencil Project

Students need to complete the Colored Pencil basics before starting this project.

Free choice from photo.  AP students are encouraged to take their own photograph or create their own composition.

Quarter 4

Ceramics:   Pinch pots, coil pots, and slab construction. 

AP Art Prep and Annual Student Art Show