Author Archives: Mr. Elam

For this homework assignment, we are going to continue building our Process Portfolio pages. This will be just like our prior reflection exercises. Reflections on the Unified Light Source assignment For this assignment, I want you to create 1-2 pages … Continue reading →

The next few weeks are going to be largely about completing the Comparative Essay.  We will discuss this at length in class, and you can also find an overview of the essay, with examples, here. The Assignment 1.  Select Three … Continue reading →

What The Comparative Essay Is A written comparison of artworks (a PowerPoint Presentation) Compares at least 3 different artworks These artworks must come from at least 2 different artists or cultural contexts HL adds on a component where the student … Continue reading →

For this assignment I want you to play around with photography a bit. You are to take a series of 5 original photos.  Your photos are to have the following characteristics: Choose subjects where you can play with depth of … Continue reading →

For this homework assignment, we are going to continue building our Process Portfolio pages. This will be just like our prior reflection exercises. Reflections on Figure Drawing and Personal Still Life For this assignment, I want you to create 1-2 … Continue reading →

For this assignment I want you to play around with photography a bit. You are to take a series of 5 original photos.  Your photos are to have the following characteristics: Black and white. Alter your photo to only be … Continue reading →

For this exercise, what I want you to do is consider influence.  As artists, we never work in a void.  Instead we are the sum total of all those who we are inspired by, and our reactions to them. …and … Continue reading →