8th+Grade+Art


 * 8th Grade Art Projects

Abstract Value Project**: Students will create an abstract drawing using a set of simple directions. Emphasis is placed on composition, balance, and design aesthetics. Drawings are outlined with marker and colored with colored pencil. Each different "section" of the project must show value ranging from very dark to very light.

perspective. Each building must have a door and windows plus details. In addition to basic doors and windows, the city must include at least twenty other details done in correct perspective. Cities are outlined in ink and painted with watercolor.
 * Two-Point Perspective City:** Students will design and create a few city blocks using two-point

is then painted black with acrylic paint. All negative space will be colored using oil pastels. In each section students will be required to blend at least two different colored pastels toghether.
 * Banyan Tree:** Students will draw a tree with many branches extending off the paper. All postive space

Students will create a unique parody of the classic American painting. Parodies will be placed onto canvas board and painted with acrylics.
 * American Gothic:** Students will learn about the artwork of Grant Wood, in particular //American Gothic.//

Still lifes will be shaded in pencil using a full range of values.
 * Still Life:** Students will create a drawing from life using a viewfinder and a pre-established still life.