I am so blessed to have such wonderful artists within my classroom year after year and to watch them grow and mature. It is an absolute honor to be apart of that. Students are always encouraged to give everything they have through effort, self-expression, and creativity. In our classroom, we strive to create a culture of respect and positivity that is conducive to promote learning and artistic growth.
Mixed media drawing by an 8th grade 2D2 Studio Art student.
Bonzai Tree Drawing Project with graphite drawing pencils and colored ink
(2D2 Stuidio Art)
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Pablo Picasso Inspired Self-Portraits using Cubism and multiperspective. After learrning about early Cubism and artists such as Braque and Picasso, our students did an amazing job capturing, expressing, and visually communicating their personal identities through the use of oil pastels.
(2D1 Studio Art)
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Batiq Style Abstract Art. Students used a transfer and wax resist technique to create these symmetrically colorful works. Each design incorporates the students' name. This project is always popular as it's messy, spontaneous, and the results are quite wonderful!
Spiral Art Assignments created with marker. This was our first project of the year. Students learned about value, contrast, and leading lines. It's always nice to start off the year with a confidence builder, especially a colorful one that we can decorate our hallway with.
(2D1 Studio Art)
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Graph Method Animal Mixed Media Drawings. Students were able to use colored pencil, ink, markers, acrylics, and collaged media to create these wonderful artworks. This project took approximately 3 weeks to complete and lots of hard work.
(2D2 Studio Art)
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Origami: Where art and mathmatics meet!
This amazing work of a T-Rex skeleton was created by an 8th grader (3D1 Studio Art) out of origami from three different sections. Each section was only folded without the use of cutting or gluing pieces together. Absolutely mind-boggling!!!
Time to decorate the cafeteria!
3D1 Studio Art Students made Macro Pop Art Food for display in our cafeteria this year (2023-24), while 2D1 & 2D2 Studio Art students collaborated to create abstract drip art. Great job making our school a better place to learn...and eat!
Weaving isn't just for baskets!
Woven Portrait Mixed Media Art (6th grade)
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Woven Mixed Media Abstract Art (7th grade)
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Sea Creature Zentangle drawings!
Colorful patterned octopus drawing by an 8th grade 2D1 Studio Art Student.
Ceramics!
Clay Polynesian Tiki Sculpture Candle Holders made by 3D1 Studio Art students. We studied polynesian geography, culture, and art style to give us inspiration for these wonderful pieces.
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Glazed ceramic coil pot created by a 6th grade 3D1 Studio Art student.
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Mural in the cafeteria complete!
Mural created during the 2022-23 school year. Our cafeteria needed some color! This was made with the inspiration and help from our middle school art club students.
Art, Art, Art, and more Art!!!
Expressive Self-Portrait made by a 7th grade student in Art Club.
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Mexican Day of the Dead Skulls with concave eyes that seem like they're always watching you!
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Tropical island painting that was created with acrylic paint.
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Radial Symmetry Printmaking Project made in 2D1 Studio Art.
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Candle study with oil pastel. Students in 2D1 learned about how to create the illusion of light.
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This was a pretty fun project in 2D2 Studio Art that involved painting on foil and transparencies to create a really neat effect.
Some of the many 3D artwork at the 2023 Ivy Hawn Art Show.
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This beautiful ceramic rabbit was created by a 7th grader and ended up winning 2nd place at the 2022 Deland Fall Festival of the Arts.
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This origami piece was actually made by a 7th grade student! It takes a lot of patience and dedication to create something of this calibre.
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Our Old Classroom in the "D" Building
This picture was taken at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. These cardboard dividers eventually gave way to clear plastic. It was one of the most surreal moments in my teaching career, but that didn't stop us:)
Architectural Landmark Ink and Watercolor Project.
(2D2 Studio Art)
Students chose a landmark from a part of the world that they were interested in and created fline contour drawings. They then used a wet-on-wet technique to create a loose and expressive watercolor painting. This project required students to research their chosen landmark and write a short essay about it, along with the country it is found in.
Expressive and loose ink and watercolor sketches.
More Faboulous Artwork...
8th grade eye-study assignment.
Color theory project where students took turns to paint corks.
Sketchbook Assignment: Sketchbooks are a great way to minimize the spread of germs...and they're also a wonderful way to learn, express and develop an imagination.
Drug free...and, proud of it!
 Brainstorming and sketching are important parts of the creative process. Here students are actively engaged in doing just that. Technology has become an integral part of our traditional fine arts program.
Radial Symmetry using markers, crayons and acrylic paint!
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Notre Dame Cathedral with wonderful off colors.
This collage of a dog was created by a 6th grade student.
For this sketchbook assignment students had to draw a number of things and designs and find a way to make them personal to themselves.
Mondays are always fun when making Paper Mache artwork!
A much needed visit from our school's therapy dog, Bailey!
This project was designed to promote the study of anatomy while at the same time allowing the student to explore the genre of surrealism. (8th grade, pencil on paper)
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Paper Mache mania! Glue
+ water equals fun for everyone!
Vase created in 3D1 Studio Art (8th grade, paper mache and acrylic paint)
One of many amazing duck paintings that are submitted each year in the annual Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest which is held by the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Each and every year our students consistently place at the top of the competition. (8th grade, acrylic on canvas board)
This expressive piece was designed by a very talented student for our annual Diversity Day performance. She was inspired after reading, "Beloved" and other works by Toni Morrison. This portrait of Morrison highlights her desire to illuminate the struggles of African Americans. This was inspired by the style of Romare Bearden, a notable African American artist. Doesn't Morrison's likeness look strong and resolute? (7th grade, collage and acrylic on canvas)
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Melting groovy mushrooms! Can you see the face in all of that? (8th grade, marker on paper)
Students studied birds and plants of the rainforest and worked very hard to create wonderful drawings (7th grade, pencil and pastel on illustration board)
A wonderful example of a 'Fractured' self portrait drawing. These drawing projects are designed to introduce students to drawing from observation and also create an amazing optical effect (6th grade, colored pencil and collage on paper)
Toucan drawing (7th grade, graphite and pastel on illustration board)
Anatomy of a dog (7th grade, ink and watercolor on paper)
Students studied the style and works of prominent artists and then created sculpture pieces based on what they observed and analyzed. This particular piece was based on the work of the famous Cubist, Picasso. (8th grade, cardboard, pipe cleaner and acrylic paint)
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Students learn how to master techniques and skills in order to get the pencil, brush, or other media to do what they want.
Pixilated Self-Portrait Project by 2D2 Studio Art students.
A very dynamic composition of a pair of canvasback ducks by an 8th grade student in 2D2 studio Art.
A gorgeous Common Golden Eye Duck at dawn. (8th grade, acrylic paint on canvas board)
We do our part to fight for breast cancer research through our annual 'Pink Out Day'. Students are encouraged to wear pink and donate to a very important cause that we all care about.
The eyes are truly a window into the soul. (7th grade, Graphite on illustration board)
"Oh, come take a walk in my shoes." This drawing foundations project allowed students to sketch their favorite sneaker. Where do you think this old shoe has been? (7th grade, pencil on paper)
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Portrait Drawings
(2D2 Studio Art)
Students were able to choose to either draw a figure from popular culture (called Pop Art) or a self-portrait. These take approximately one month to complete, depending on the speed of each artist. During the course of this project we focus on proportion, shading, value, and advanced drawing techniques.
May the force be with you! What an awesome drawing that really captures the likeness. (8th grade, graphite and acrylic paint on illustration board)
Students created their own stencils, used spray paint, and splattered, splashed, and dripped acrylic paint onto a large canvas to make some wonderful animal graffiti art!
Advanced Still Life Bottle Drawing Project (2D2 Studio Art) During this project students took on the tedious task of not only drawing every single reflection and highlight, but also the text that was printed on the lables of each bottle. This project took over a month for most students, but was crucial to taking their art skills to the next level!
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"Melting into Obscurity". Surreal portrait project that is super cool! (8th grade, graphite on illustration board)
For this project students had to create a three dimensional piece of a video game or movie scene...using cubes. (8th grade, mixed media)
Negative space drawing project. Students were encouraged to create interesting compositions that were asymmetrically balanced. (7th grade, Chinese ink on paper)
Amazing paper tulips! (8th Grade, Origami and collaged paper)
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Doodle 4 Google (2018)
Doodle 4 Google Contest entry. (8th grade, Ink and watercolor on paper)
More Spectacular Art...
Nylon & wire sculpture. Students painted abstractions after creating the three dimensional form of their artwork (8th grade, nylon, wire and acrylic paint)
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Grafitti Zoo Art Project. Students were challenged to use loose paint strokes and add a ton of texture. Who doesn't love Pandas? (7th grade, acrylic paint and gel medium on canvas)
Each year our school holds an annual art show in the spring. Lots of amazing artwork!!!
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Splatter, spray, scrape, drip, smear. Just some of the fun techniques students used to create extremely vivid and textured paintings. (7th grade, acrylic paint on canvas)
Students combined traditional fine art with digital media to create their own street graffiti which spreads positivity! (8th grade, markers and digital software)
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Art NEWS...
Ivy Hawn Takes 1st and 2nd Place at the Deland Fall Festival of the Arts...AGAIN for the 2nd year in a row!!!
November 20th
Two Ivy Hawn students won individual awards at this years' exhibit which featured West Volusia Schools (District, Charter, and Private). Our students competed with seven other middle schools and took 2 of the 3 awards for the middle school level...and received many compliments. Congratulations to all who had artwork displayed. This was the 2nd year in a row that our students took the top 2 spots in the contest!
WELCOME BACK!!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and I am really looking forward to our 2019-2020 school year. Here is to another great year of making art!
Ivy Hawn 7th Annual Visual Arts Showcase!!!
April 5th, 6:30-8:00pm
Everyone is invited to this year's Visual Arts Showcase, which will feature elementary and selected middle school artwork. This year we will be featuring digital artwork from Mr. Bauer's classes, Fashion designs and attire from Ms. Hardock's students, and videography from our Digital Media classes as well. As always, we will have art activities available and complimentary snacks and drinks. Weather or not students have artwork displayed, all are welcomed to attend for a night of fun and inspiring creations!
Crime Stoppers Poster Contest!!!
Due by April 1st
Our students will be working in the classroom on this project, however should anyone want to participate sooner or outside of class, then please see Mr. Silvers for an entry form and contest rules.
Doodle 4 Google Contest Opens!!!
January 8th
Our students will be working in the classroom on this project, however should anyone want to participate sooner or outside of class, then please visit the Doodle 4 Google website @ https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
Ivy Hawn Takes 1st and 2nd Place at the Deland Fall Festival of the Arts
November 20th
Two Ivy Hawn students won individual awards at this years' exhibit which featured West Volusia Schools (District, Charter, and Private). Our students competed with seven other middle schools and took 2 of the 3 awards for the middle school level...and received many compliments. Congratulations to all who had artwork displayed.
Ivy Hawn Wins 3rd Place at this year's Volusia County Fair!
November 3rd - 12th
Ivy Hawn middle and elementary school students teamed up to create an outstanding booth this year based on the theme, "Country Pride - County Wide". Our students have now placed in every Fair booth competition since we began competing 3 years ago. Awesome job!!!
Materials and Supplies Request...
The following are items that I am asking from each of my student's parents for this school year:
1. (1) bottle of glue
2. (1) Roll of masking tape
3. (1) 3 pack of pink erasers
4. (1) 12 pack of #2 pencils
5. (1) ream of copy paper
The following items can always be used during our school year for projects and/or storage or keeping the kids clean:
1. Liquid hand soap
2. Shoe boxes
3. 6, 12, or 18 count FOAM egg cartons
4. Yogurt, butter, cottage cheese, etc. cup containers
5. School appropriate magazines
Welcome back!!!
August 14th, 2017
Here we go! Are walls are bare and we have a fresh canvas to begin a new year with. I can't wait to see the beautiful and amazing things that our students will create this year.
Ivy Hawn takes ribbons at the Volusia County Fair!
November 3rd and 13th, 2016
Ivy Hawn took 2nd place at the Volusia County Fair's Education Exhibit Show (for the 2nd year in a row). Students from both art classes (elementary and middle school) and art clubs worked to create a themed installation for display. This year's theme was "Blue Jeans and Country Dreams". Our display featured a sleeping paper mache pig laying in a pen filled with warm colored leaves. Surrounded by a farm, fields, and dreamlike animals, our sleeping pig's dream of flying is projected by the him flying in the distance among the stars. Students also collaged in pieces of blue jeans as a finishing touch.
In addition to our winning 2nd place, one of our 8th grade photography students won 1st place for a black and white landscape photograph titled, "Old Florida". Congratulations - great job!
Ivy Hawn Students Win 1st and 2nd Place at the Deland Fall Festival!
November 19th and 20th, 2016
Ivy Hawn students won 2nd and 1st place ribbons for their individual artwork (for the 2nd year in a row!). We had a great display and received many compliments from both members of the public and fellow art teachers too. Congratulations to those whose work was selected!
November 20th
Two Ivy Hawn students won individual awards at this years' exhibit which featured West Volusia Schools (District, Charter, and Private). Our students competed with seven other middle schools and took 2 of the 3 awards for the middle school level...and received many compliments. Congratulations to all who had artwork displayed. This was the 2nd year in a row that our students took the top 2 spots in the contest!
WELCOME BACK!!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and I am really looking forward to our 2019-2020 school year. Here is to another great year of making art!
Ivy Hawn 7th Annual Visual Arts Showcase!!!
April 5th, 6:30-8:00pm
Everyone is invited to this year's Visual Arts Showcase, which will feature elementary and selected middle school artwork. This year we will be featuring digital artwork from Mr. Bauer's classes, Fashion designs and attire from Ms. Hardock's students, and videography from our Digital Media classes as well. As always, we will have art activities available and complimentary snacks and drinks. Weather or not students have artwork displayed, all are welcomed to attend for a night of fun and inspiring creations!
Crime Stoppers Poster Contest!!!
Due by April 1st
Our students will be working in the classroom on this project, however should anyone want to participate sooner or outside of class, then please see Mr. Silvers for an entry form and contest rules.
Doodle 4 Google Contest Opens!!!
January 8th
Our students will be working in the classroom on this project, however should anyone want to participate sooner or outside of class, then please visit the Doodle 4 Google website @ https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
Ivy Hawn Takes 1st and 2nd Place at the Deland Fall Festival of the Arts
November 20th
Two Ivy Hawn students won individual awards at this years' exhibit which featured West Volusia Schools (District, Charter, and Private). Our students competed with seven other middle schools and took 2 of the 3 awards for the middle school level...and received many compliments. Congratulations to all who had artwork displayed.
Ivy Hawn Wins 3rd Place at this year's Volusia County Fair!
November 3rd - 12th
Ivy Hawn middle and elementary school students teamed up to create an outstanding booth this year based on the theme, "Country Pride - County Wide". Our students have now placed in every Fair booth competition since we began competing 3 years ago. Awesome job!!!
Materials and Supplies Request...
The following are items that I am asking from each of my student's parents for this school year:
1. (1) bottle of glue
2. (1) Roll of masking tape
3. (1) 3 pack of pink erasers
4. (1) 12 pack of #2 pencils
5. (1) ream of copy paper
The following items can always be used during our school year for projects and/or storage or keeping the kids clean:
1. Liquid hand soap
2. Shoe boxes
3. 6, 12, or 18 count FOAM egg cartons
4. Yogurt, butter, cottage cheese, etc. cup containers
5. School appropriate magazines
Welcome back!!!
August 14th, 2017
Here we go! Are walls are bare and we have a fresh canvas to begin a new year with. I can't wait to see the beautiful and amazing things that our students will create this year.
Ivy Hawn takes ribbons at the Volusia County Fair!
November 3rd and 13th, 2016
Ivy Hawn took 2nd place at the Volusia County Fair's Education Exhibit Show (for the 2nd year in a row). Students from both art classes (elementary and middle school) and art clubs worked to create a themed installation for display. This year's theme was "Blue Jeans and Country Dreams". Our display featured a sleeping paper mache pig laying in a pen filled with warm colored leaves. Surrounded by a farm, fields, and dreamlike animals, our sleeping pig's dream of flying is projected by the him flying in the distance among the stars. Students also collaged in pieces of blue jeans as a finishing touch.
In addition to our winning 2nd place, one of our 8th grade photography students won 1st place for a black and white landscape photograph titled, "Old Florida". Congratulations - great job!
Ivy Hawn Students Win 1st and 2nd Place at the Deland Fall Festival!
November 19th and 20th, 2016
Ivy Hawn students won 2nd and 1st place ribbons for their individual artwork (for the 2nd year in a row!). We had a great display and received many compliments from both members of the public and fellow art teachers too. Congratulations to those whose work was selected!
