Merry Christmas!

December has been crazy at MMS.  But, let me tell you some really impressive art has been created!  

There are 15 Scholastic's artists to brag on!

Folks that didn't think they were good at art, did.

6th graders have been in Greece.

7th graders have been busy creating Tesselations & crafts & duck tape weavings!

8th graders have been creating Retablos....art in honor of someone

as well as art about them.  We've been making a meaningful mess.

I'm sitting at home enjoying coffee, music and a moment of quiet before the chaos.  I hope you all enjoy the break.  I'm looking forward to a creative & motivated New Year.  I am thankful for a job I love and for students that keep me on my toes.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Art Apprentices ROUND ONE!

ART APPRENTICES ROUND ONE!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

First Meeting:

 TUESDAY, Dec. 11 until 3:30!

** If you are unable to attend a meeting, you must let Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Dutton know in writing before the meeting!

8^th grade

GROUP ONE: (MILLER)

DejesuS A-Saavedra

Pranali Aher

Katherine Baker

Julie Cadigan

Coty Calabro

Marina Cartillo

Sarah Colidron

Dylan Davis 

Morgan Estes

Alex Henry

Gabby Jessup

GROUP TWO:  (DUTTON)

Mati Maltba

Rielly Meagher

Linnea Platou

Hope Riddle

Wyatt Salus

Mary Steen

Sarah Sheek

Masha Tallant

Kayla Taylor

Carley Trull

Marybeth Van Nest

7^th grade

GROUP TWO :  (DUTTON)

Jennifer Alfaro

Rachel Bilenki

Chloe Black

Claire Carter

Morgan Cobler

Maryanna Fagan

Jemmy Hernandez

Emily Hinson

Alana Hyman

Alex Kendricks   

Lydia Landrum

GROUP ONE: (MILLER)

Meredith Laws

Ema McCool

Matthew Mottesheard

Megan Mutter

Cameron Oakes

Lydia Rothkopf

Samika Satheesh

Katherine Sluder

Jabril Smith

Olivia Solis

Laia Tran

Breanna Wakeling

6^th grade

GROUP ONE: (MILLER)

Himani Bhat

LilyGrace Calamusa

Taylor Cashion

Mari Coleman Carter 

Emma Conley

Nova Cunningham

Cameron Gravely

Ashley Greene

Hunter Kujawski

GROUP TWO:  (DUTTON)

India Martin

Tymber Morrison

Allison Prince

Alex Rodriguez

Brookelyn Scott

Abbey Taylor

Ivy Taylor 

Alexis Tomlinson

Pete Villasmil 

Portraits

These folks did an awesome job on their portrait sketch!! 

If you see your art........come find me & I'll give you credit!! (add your name!)

Well done :)

TOMORROW....

THE BEST ART SHOW of the year!! 

TOMORROW!! SATURDAY!!!

Come check out Mrs. Miller's artwork and 

50 other funky cool whimisical women!  

WHIMSICAL WOMEN!!

10-3:00

Music. Art. Food. AMAZING!!! I promise!!!

$1 admission

www.whimsical-women.blogspot.com for directions!

(I WILL step up the blogging soon! Lot's of students to brag on!!)

Art History is Fun in 4B

Yummy.  

A cake with Henry Moore Facts. 

I like edible information!!

plus... ** A Commercial  ** A puppet  ** A book

thanks 4B, you got it! Facts and fun together.

What's braggable today....

YAY! Dylan, this makes me happy.  Not sure exactly what it is, but it looks cool :)

"Mr. Zach, I can't do art."  This is great.  Nice shadow.  I like how you filled the page....different values too!

 Sweet picture's of hands today by Megan (3B, on left) and Anmarie (6B on right)

 Great shadow Ashley, 5B!

Cars & Shoes seem to be a good subject matter for the guys.  Cole's car & Justin's shoe, 6B.

Nice job guys!

Beginning 6th Grade 5B

Tyler's details & patterns look great!  Excellent "ARTISTIC PATIENCE"

Cole's candy design looks great!  Check out that realistic hand.  Good job.

7th Grade Continuing 4B

Kaylee's Shadow Sketch.  This is so cool...it looks like she was drawing on lined paper.  Well done!

Ansley made spilled M&M's look great.

Pebble's Tree & Window.  Well drawn tree :)

Alexys drew a simple window with a strong composition!

Continuing 7th Grade 3B

Athena's Line Design.  Ya'll just draw big shapes, overlap, fill with big bold designs! 

 Renee's free create! "OWN IT!" Don't be scared to draw people!  They don't always have to be realistic.

Jacob's name design.  This sketch shows me a little bit about what is important to Jacob. Make your art meaningful!  That "B" looks great!

Julianna's Shadow Sketch.  Simple shape, nice composition, strong shadow!

Lydia's window.  Nice shading & designs.

Continuing 8th Sketches 2B

Katherine's Free Create.  Awesome composition, designs, details & color!

Spencer's name design.  Creative & original lettering.

Hayden's Shoe.  Neat, clean design with good color choice.

6th Grade Artists 6A

Brendan's Candy Sketch

 Kallai's Molten Chocolate.  Yes, it is real chocolate...it makes a neat textured shape!

Malak's Shoe Design

2012 Dixie Classic Fair Exhibit

2012 BEST OF SHOW!

Yippee!!!

Wow, there is talent at MMS!  I am super impressed by our students and very proud of our 2012 Dixie Classic Fair Exhibit.  As you head to the fair to enjoy funnel cakes and the Ferris Wheel don't forget to check out the ART! Be inspired :)

First Impressions...

These ARTISTS made good first impressions in their sketchbook. More to come!

Jacob's photography. Catherine's trip to Disney!

 

Daniel looks like his art!  Yanni's door! 

Outside the box thinking!!

Welcome to a NEW YEAR!!

Hi Students, Parents & Supporters of Art at MMS!

I'm super excited about a new year :) 
Top 5 things I like about being an art teacher:
1--I really love creating art, and get to be a part of that every day!
2--I love kids, they are witty, creative, funny, and so so talented!
3--I have a great art room, and an awesome view at the best middle school!
4--I love finding random materials & seeing what can be created with them.
5--I love how every ones art looks different...and that everyone can be an artist!

What I loved about summer:
Spending time with my family!  My spunky 4 year old Charlotte and my 4 month old boy baby Pax kept us busy and smiling!

 

About Me:

1--See above!

2--I am an artist too :)  You can see my art at www.ebmillerart.com I love creating new art & being a part of art festivals and art shows. I hope to keep you up to date about events I know of on here.  And if there are events you would like me to share e-mail me at ebmiller@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Let's have a creative, respectful, fun & art filled year!  I can always be reached via e-mail!  Check back often & subscribe via e-mail to get blog updates!

Summertime

On blogging....and life....

Okay. So, this was the first year of this blog. As always, the intentions are great, and the follow through could always be better. So, for next year....
1) Pictures need to be clearer. Gotta upload them from the camera, not phone.
2) Could there be someone in each class/grade that updates the blog? That way it could be more frequent? There is SO SO much that could be bragged about all of the time!

Why are you planning next year, you ask?
Only 8 more school days until I'm out 'till the end of the year! I'm having a baby boy in 3 or so weeks. See you the last week of school!

BRAG-able news!

ALEXA NIX won a NATIONAL Scholastics SILVER KEY!!
Whoe cool! This is a HUGE deal! So proud of you Alexa :)

Muddy River

Muddy River Art Exhibit will be on display until the end of March at the Clemmons Library. What a well excecuted exhibit with wonderful artwork. Good job guys and gals!