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ms. Kiel's art website
What are the three most important things you need for art class?
sketchbookA vital part of the course will be the REQUIRED SKETCHBOOK.
For the 2023-2024 school year, PHYSICAL or DIGITAL sketchbooks are an option. Sketchbooks may be purchased in person or online OR made/created OR digital. If you purchase one, spiral-bound sketchbooks are best. Sketchbooks are available at: sketch.io/sketchpad/ Amazon Walmart CVS Walgreens A.C. Moore Michael's Ocean State Job Lot Big Lots The Dollar Store Art supply stores Made/created by your own two hands! |
creativityCREATIVITY -
THE USE OF IMAGINATION OR ORIGINAL IDEAS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CREATION OF AN ARTISTIC WORK The more you use your creative skills, the better you become at it! What helps with creativity? Reading Books/Magazines/Articles Sketching Doodling Drawing Painting Creating Collages Designing and Creating Sculptures Using Mixed Media Sewing Taking Photographs Making or Building Anything by Hand Making Lists Daily Affirmations Using New or Different Art Supplies Experimenting with Different Ways to Make Art Utilizing Computer Design Programs |
inspirationINSPIRATION - THE PROCESS OF BEING MENTALLY STIMULATED TO DO SOMETHING CREATIVE
Inspiration is everywhere! What can I do to find inspiration? Find Inspiration in Nature/Outdoors -Go for a Walk/Hike -Take Photographs -Travel to a New Park or Beach -Travel to a Favorite Part of a City/Town -Ride Your Bike/Skateboard//Roller Skates/Scooter/Skis/Snowboard Find Inspiration on the Web -Watch a TED Talk -Search for #inspiration Tweets -Watch an Inspiring Video -Read Blogs -Search YouTube/ Tik Tok/Instagram/Facebook for New, Inspirational Pages or People Find Inspiration in Possibilities -Try Something New -Teach Someone to Do Something -Write a Bucket List -Create a Vision Board -Brainstorm Find Inspiration in People -Interview Family, Friends, Neighbors -Join a Positive Organization -Read an Autobiography -Make a List of Your Heroes -Spend Time with Children Find Inspiration in Yourself -Listen to Music -Embrace a New, Healthy Habit -Disconnect from Technology -Enjoy Something You Created in the Past -Sing -Dance |