Friday, March 6, 2009

The Painter Must Paint




Ever wonder how to make something out of nothing? Well, why not ask Sunshine Graffiti to spin you a marvelous tale about...well NOTHING in particular!

Allowing your mind to paint absolutely nothing from time to time can be refreshing, but also very hard if you are not used to abstract art. So, to warm up for our lesson in painting...Mr. Sunshine painted to the the rhythm of different orchestral music, solely allowing the sounds to guide his paintbrush and color selection.

Take a look at the video above and watch as Sunshine himself explains the painting that he created. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to hear a 5th grader talk like an Italian art critic, here is your golden opportunity!

Below is the completed image that Mr. Sunshine created on a 5 x 5 in canvas. It was inspired by the images that we looked at by Kandinsky, seemingly from a few blobs of random paint. It eventually morphed into a recognizable scene though, which gave Sunshine an excellent chance to practice his brush work and shading skills.


Renegade Art Teacher: So, Sunshine, what's the title of your finished piece?

Sunshine Graffiti:

Renegade Art Teacher: What inspired you to use such bright colors?

Sunshine Graffiti:

Renegade Art Teacher: Was it hard to paint in a non-representational style, (aka abstract)? What was the hardest part?

Sunshine Graffiti:

Renegade Art Teacher: Did you enjoy creating this painting? Is it something that you are proud of?

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