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Prep TW: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

This term, we're delving into the fascinating realm of printing through dot painting with our fingers, crafting vibrant sun ray images using our hands as paint tools. Discovering the beauty of pattern-making with our fingertips, we're infusing primary colours into our designs, igniting creativity and exploration.

1CM/1BW: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

Exploring the rich heritage of Aboriginal culture, we're decorating pinch pots with symbols that tell our stories. Each symbol, like a feather for family or a traditional motif, adds personal meaning to our creations, making them unique expressions of who we are.

2VL/2EK/2MC: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

Embracing the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal People, we're weaving personal narratives into coil pots adorned with symbols that reflect our individual stories. With each etched symbol, be it a feather representing family or a motif inspired by tradition, we're sculpting vessels that resonate with personal significance and artistic expression.

3HS/3ST: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

Inspired by the masterful works of Fernando Botero, we're embarking on a journey to capture his distinctive style in our portraiture. Exploring the nuances of proportion, we're reimagining classics like the Mona Lisa, infusing them with playful exaggerations and bold strokes that breathe life into our creations. Through the careful application of value, we're adding depth and dimension, transforming our portraits into captivating explorations of form and expression.

4MP: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

In our quest to master the art of contrast, we're crafting vibrant backdrops that serve as dynamic canvases for our charcoal renditions of the iconic Mona Lisa. With each brushstroke, we're layering colours and textures, weaving a tapestry of hues that accentuate the beauty and intrigue of our central masterpiece. From wispy clouds to bold horizon lines, every detail adds depth and drama to our evolving narratives.

5ZE: Visual Arts Semester 1: Term 2, 2024

Diving into the world of watercolours, we're channelling the essence of nature as we paint vibrant leaves bursting with life and colour. Exploring the interplay of warm and cool tones, we're infusing our compositions with depth and vitality, capturing the essence of seasonal transition with each delicate brushstroke. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Georgia O'Keeffe, we're honing our skills in close-up botanical studies, adding intricate details and finishing touches that elevate our creations to new heights of artistic excellence.

Warm regards,

Adele Schofield, Visual Arts Team