ArtVenture Art Studio

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Registration is now open online for our upcoming INTRO TO ANIMATION WORKSHOP! This summer, during our intro to 2D animation, campers will begin with drafting their very own animation sequence. In the form of a storyboard, they portray action and movement as they are introduced to the principles of 2D movement and expression. Throughout the week, animators will get a chance to develop their character by focusing on proportion and perspective. On Friday of each week, they will have the chance to see their character in action!

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Nearing the end of the spring term at ArtVenture, our grade 6-8 students are being inspired by the works of Indigenous artist Bill Reid. As our students have learned, Reid built a legacy honouring the tradition of his Haida culture. To learn how this artist was able to embrace indigenous traditions in modern art, take a look at this article! To see how our students are celebrating Reid's works, we invite you to visit our Instagram page.

Legacy of Bill Reid: How One Artist Revitalized a Tradition Bill Reid Haida Art: Explore how this iconic Haida artist brought ancestral stories to life in silver, cedar, and bronze, renewing Indigenous art.

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For their final project this term, our high school students are developing urban landscape paintings. Urban landscapes and cityscapes depict the city through a variety of art styles from realism to abstraction. To learn how the cityscape developed through history, take a look at this article. We also happily invite you to check out our students own urban landscapes on our Instagram page!

Painting the city: the history of cityscapes Painting the city: the history of cityscapes Painting the city: the history of cityscapes The history of cityscape painting, from Lorenzetti to Estes, from antiquity to 21st century. George Bellows - New York - 1911 by G. Fernández - theartwolf.comAny modern or contemporary art lover would recogniz...

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As we set to wrap-up our spring term, our adult students are learning about still life art. Still Life arrangements can elevate everyday objects into artistic masterpieces. Although the concept of still life first emerged hundreds of years ago, it continues to be one of the most influential subjects in art. Through different art movements, the still life has been able to convey an array of emotions as well as challenge tradition by playing with the elements of art and introducing the artist to new techniques. To learn of the detailed components and meaning behind each element of a still life composition, we invite you to read this article. To see our own take on still life at ArtVenture, head over to our Instagram page!

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This week, our grade 6-8 students have begun a sculpting project! Working with clay, students were busy sculpting faces with exaggerated features to express different personalities. For this sculpture, we began by creating pinch pots as the foundation of their characters. This technique of sculpting is one of the oldest and most adaptable forms of pottery, used by sculptors all over the world! If you want to learn more about the process and technique of pinch pots, take a look at this article below! To see the progress our students have made this week on their pinch pot faces, we invite you to visit our Instagram page.

What Is Pinch Pottery? - Pottery FAQs Discover the basics of pinch pottery, an ancient technique where artists shape clay by hand to create unique, organic forms with a personal touch.

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As our spring term continues at ArtVenture, our adult students have been developing their graphic design skills using an abstract composition of typography. As artists learn to balance and design their letters in a creative way, they find ways for viewers to interact with their work while still presenting the letters in a legible and inviting manner. We invite you to explore the evolution of typography through this article, and head over to our Instagram for a sample of their work-in-progress!

History and Evolution of Typography - Fontfabric™ In a two-part series Fontfabric takes a closer look at the anatomy of typography, from Venetian serifs and lineals to Bauhaus and decorative fonts!

https://www.zealnyc.com/the-role-of-costumes-in-shaping-a-theatrical-world/
Starting this spring term at ArtVenture, our grades 6-8 students have been learning all about costume design! Costumes are a critical component of a theatrical performance impacting the audiences perception of a play. Costumes play a huge role in providing character development, emotion, historical context, and so much more! To understand more about the importance of costume design in theatre, we invite you to read this article, and hope you will check out our Instagram page to see the incredibly imaginative costume designs our students are creating at the studio this spring!

The Role of Costumes in Shaping a Theatrical World - Zeal NYC Navigating the vibrant world of theatrical costumes reveals their powerful influence on character and narrative, yet the full extent of their impact remains to be uncovered.

With each art project that our students work on, their confidence and talent grow in leaps and bounds!! Working tirelessly on each individual artwork, it is difficult to grasp the power that art holds in our hearts until we see it displayed as a cohesive body of work throughout our studio walls. It is precisely at that moment that one begins to understand how much joy is gained by creating and displaying your own works of art! This past weekend we had the honour of inviting the community in from the cold, as we hosted our End-of-Term Group Art Show. It was a celebration the likes of which can only be found in galleries and art shows, and as we wrap-up our winter term we hope you too will join us this spring for more fun and lively art!

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Our students' recent inspiration has been the works and influence of Lawren Harris! Harris played a crucial role in the creation of the Group of Seven, making him a celebrated figure in Canadian art history! To get a glimpse into the artist's inner workings and learn how he has built his legacy, we invite you to take a look at the article below. You are also invited to see our students' interpretations of Harris's landscapes by heading over to our Instagram page!

Lawren Stewart Harris Paintings, Bio, Ideas Harris is one of Canada's most important and influential landscape artists and principal figure in the Group of Seven.

https://mymodernmet.com/what-is-still-life-painting-definition/
During this winter term our adult and high school students have been exploring the art of still life drawing. Still-life dates back to ancient times and has been able to adapt to the changing movements through history. To learn about the history of this type of art, check out this article. We also invite you to see the wonderful artwork our students have been working by checking out our Instagram!

How Artists Have Kept Still-Life Painting Alive Over Thousands of Years Edouard Manet once called still life "the touchstone of painting."