Form 1B ONLY. Reading: Creation of Comic Characters

In this post I am including information that will help you better understand Comic Characters. There are two link that will great add to your knowledge learn in class and they will help you in developing your skill even more.  Do not forgot to Comment on This Blog. At the bottom of this page you will find the Guided Questions for your Reflections.

I am sure you had a wonderful experience creating your own characters. Keep a collection of the characters you created and you can always add more to your collection. This is a nice way of bring life to your environment.

Remember, a comic character can be created from anything- a shoe, tin, pencil, eraser, lunch bag, spoon......... Even a shape can come to life by simply adding eyes, nose, a mouth, even arms and legs.

               Pencils coming to life by adding facial features. 

One of the most important aspects in drawing comic characters besides the facial and body features would be Expression of feelings and mood of the character. These would include happiness, sadness, showing agitation, hostility, envy, hate, anger and so on.

Below is a Chart that can help you better create emotions in your characters. You can also click on the link to get a larger view of the Facial Expression Chart .

                                    Facial Expression Chart 

In the next link  you will see many other characters. It is a page that focuses and provides information on Character Design . This link will show you step by step guidelines to help you better design your characters for your Comic Page. Please read it through thoroughly and ensure that you make use of the information learnt. 

Remember to write your thoughts on the information provided to you. 

Here are a few guided questions to help you: 

• What do you think of the information provided to you in this blog? 

• Has the information benefited you in any way? If so, please explain. 

• Are you feeling more confident about your development as a Comic Artist? Why? 

Form 1:B Class ONLY. Lesson 2

In this lesson we looked at an art form that has been around for year- COMICS.

Please share with each other your views on the lesson taught earlier and your personal experiences with Comics.

                              Comic Auction Gone Wrong!!! 

• What are your thoughts on Comics? 
• Can you share your experiences as a child reading Comics? 
• Do you have a favourite Comic? If YES which is it? 

Feel free to REPLY on other classmates' comments.

Sir Dilip Maharaj

Form 1: B ONLY - Lesson 1 :Societal Issues that Surrounds Us

We are living in a society where we are bombarded by many societal issues that affect us in one way or another. Due to the fact that we are often surrounded by these ills of society we wonder if this is the way life is meant to be.

Feel free to share your thoughts on these negatives of society.

Here are some guided questions to help you:
What are some issues affecting the society in which you are a part of?
How does it / do they affect you?
 How can we prevent or correct these ills of society?

Mosiaculture

Hey students, 

I really enjoyed learning about this type of art form called Mosaiculture..... It is something I would like to do with any interested students. Just let me know. So...check this out in the meanwhile....

Once every three years, there is an international competition in horticultural sculpture, called "mosaiculture," in a major city in the world.  This year it is Montreal.  This is not topiary but rather creating sculptures out of living plants.  The greatest horticulturalists in the world, from 20 different countries, submitted plans a year in advance.  Steel armatures were then created to support the works (some 40 feet high); they were then wrapped in steel mesh and filled with dirt and moss and watering hoses.  Then they ordered 3 million plants of different shades of green and brown and tan, and these were grown in greenhouses all over Quebec.  In late May, these horticulturalists came to Montreal and planted all of their plants in the forms at the Montreal Botanic Gardens, and they have been standing for three  months now.  There were 50 major sculptures along a path two miles long.  They were incredible. 

Check it out and COMMENT on what you thought about it. Enjoy...

http://myvirtualgarden2.blogspot.com/2013/09/mosaiculture-exhibition.html

Welcome to Art Reflections 2013 Cohort

Sita Ram to all students especially the 2013 cohort of Form One students of Vishnu Boys Hindu College. I hope that this year the the years that follow will bring about a great learning experience for you....remember though, the Learning Experience can be all yours only if you make it work for you. You have to take the information and skills provided and allow it to be part of your life. This blog is one part of this opportunity. You have to make use of it and use it to your learning advantage. I am looking forward to reading your comments and questions. To all the other existing blog followers, I welcome you as well and hope you have a wonderful term this year in continuing to learn from this blog!

Form Two Students Only- GLASS PAINTING

This term we looked at painting with a new paint medium- glass paints. I know all students were very pleased using this type of paint and enjoyed the various activities that followed during the term. Please reflect on your experiences and share them with us. What was the experience like for you? What do you think about the medium used? What was the biggest "wow" factor for you during this term's work? How are you going to use this new skill in your future? Has this term's work affected the way you see art now? Enjoy reflecting! Sir Dilip Denesh Maharaj

Form Twos Only - Dying Fabric

Now that you all have seen through the demonstration lesson and read about how to prepare the dye bath and the actually dying process, I hope you will find the process of colouring a piece of cloth plain or in a pattern an easy exercise. It can be quite addictive as well I warn you. Please share your experiences of this process and the results on the COMMENTS below. Remember to write your name and Form CLass in the Heading Box.