Virtual Student Gallery
I am absolutely blessed to have such wonderful young artists within my classroom year after year. 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 Collaged Portrait Project (2D2 Studio Art)
Pop Art Bobblehead Project (3D1 Studio Art)
These sculptures came out AMAZING!!! Our students picked out cartoons that had a memorable impact on them...or, they just liked.
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3D1 Studio Artists in Action and locked in! Let's gooooooooooooooo!!!!
In art, students are always planning, adapting, improvising, overcoming problems, expressing themselves and their ideas, collaborating, and just plain creating new things. They are continually critiquing their work, the work of their peers, and the works of other artists. They are learning to reflect and think creatively to find their 'visual' voice through a variety of media and techniques. They are not just students; they are ALL artists!
Wax Resist "Woven" Painting Project (2D2 Studio Art)
These abstract paintings, inspired by woven strips, were created with a variety of media. Students used markers, crayons, colored pencils and watercolor paint. Students also had to use overlapping and the shading technique to create the illusion of depth as each ribbon went over and under.
"Always Watching You" Animal Relief Carving Project (3D1 Studio Art)
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Yikes! Take a look at the cat's eye's. He's watching you!!! These projects were created using a high density carving foam, acrylic paint, and other materials, such as polymer clay, felt, buttons, etc. They eyes were 'incused' into the sculpture which creates the illusion that they're following you around. Kind of creepy, but really cool. Students had fun with creating some dark(ish) themes, but what can you expect from middle schoolers:)
In 2D1 Studio Art, our core focus is learning about the elements of art, principles of design, basic color theory, art history, terms, techniques, and different media. This forms the foundation for students when they take 2D2 and 3D1 Studio Art.
Radial Pattern Project
(2D1 Studio Art).
During this project students learned about symmetry, radial symmetry and asymmetry. Students learned about how Moroccan artists, Spanish artists, and Gothic artists from Northern Europe used radial patterns within their works.
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African Savannah Project
(2D1 Studio Art)
Students applied several techniques to create these warm paintings. They used limited color schemes to create a cohesive composition, along with overlapping and value to create the illusion of distance.
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This spontaneous abstract project allowed students to incorporate their name within the design itself. The fun part of this project is that its naturally very relaxing and no one knows for sure how their artwork will turn out.
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Lonely Landscapes (2D1 Studio Art)
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Scratchboard Project (2D1 Studio Art)
Mesmerizing Tiger (2D2 Studio Art)
Graphite on illustration board by a 2D2 Studio Art student.
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Study of light drawing, using oil pastel on paper (2D1 Studio Art).
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Glazed Coil Pot, 7.5 x 12 inches. Created by a student in 3D1 Studio Art.
What's in Your Imagination?
This massive painting, created on a 48"x48" canvas, was the work of an 8th grade 2D2 Studio Art Student. This was his final project of the year, an independent based project. It sits in our school's administration office and serves to inspire all the parents, teachers, and students who pass through.
Bonzai Tree Drawing Project with graphite drawing pencils and colored ink
(2D2 Stuidio Art)
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This 8th grade student used negative space to form the shape of the tree.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser 2024
7th and 8th grade students in 3D1 Studio Art partnered with the West Volusia Empty Bowls Fundraiser. The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for shelters and food pantries. These are critical resources for those who are in need of food and shelter. This partnership gives our students the opportunity to make a difference in our community while honing their art skills.
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!
2D1 Studio Art
Our Ivy Hawn Art Club students finished up the year by creating a wonderful display for our school. Each one of these students helped to not only make our project a success, but also contributed to creating a welcoming environment filled with collaboration, respect, and positivity. Also, thank you to the parents and those who partnered with our club. Together, we can achieve anything!
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 our students:)
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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