083110: i recently came across a quick painting in a sketchbook that i did of my sweet nephew when he was a baby about eight years ago. he was a monster size baby. most often monstrously happy and giddy. here, not so much. i set up the sketchbook next to a more recent photo of him at a good friend's wedding. for me, he exudes soulfulness and genuine childhood bliss. i really love him for that... and more.
for 083010: i coerced my jmp to engage in an activity i do with my art 1 students on one of the first days of school (classes begin tomorrow!). an inspiration web or blanket. here are our examples. i read a bunch of prompts like "people that inspire you (could be people you know personally or from afar)" on slips of paper the students write their responses. at least two responses for each prompt. "places that inspire you (could be places that you have been to or wish to go to," "inspiring media- movies, books, music, blogs," "inspiring events (could be personal or of the world)." each student glues their inspiration pieces together. each student then affixes their bulk of inspiration onto another student's until the entire class is conjoined. the point of this exercise is to facilitate them in thinking that they indeed possess inspiration, that it is there for them to tap into. they need the opportunity to recognize it. so now, no excuses for not being inspired! on with art class!
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