PAFA Summer 2017 I have just started my third week here at PAFA. Usually, I would try to write a weekly piece to showcase what I’ve been up to while here at PAFA. So I know this is late. I can think of many different excuses, but I know the reason why…we lost a dear … More PAFA- Summer 2017 Week 1
Whenever I get a chance, I enjoy taking a stroll along a creek. It’s important to note that I said creek because what I like most is crossing the creek on rocks and boulders. The closer I can get to the water the better. I love watching how the water finds it way down stream. … More Reflections
The Hill School’s Design Thinking Approach to Community Service (2016) Check out our video that describe the class and a project we have been working on with the Boys and Girls Club.
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to slow down. Sometimes we even lose sight of the meaning of the holiday season. As a result, I had my students create zentangles from peace signs. “The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured … More Peace Banners
We are happy to report that we have found great success in our partnership with the Ricketts Center. Currently, we’ve operated three events at the Ricketts Center. What has this entailed? Lots of organization, communication, and energy. To make this program work, we have to recruit student volunteers, staff and the lunch that … More Boys and Girls Club- Update
My Digital Art class entered a contest to have their work displayed on High Street in Pottstown. This initiative was brought about from the Pottstown Arts community. “Together we are painting Pottstown, making our town more beautiful and encouraging all citizens to live in harmony surrounded by the spirit of color.” The class was able … More Banners- Come alive
This week our visiting artist is Mr. Frank Bruno, contemporary figural painter.”The figure in itself is art” Bruno exclaims. “I bring out the design oriented strengths”. Drawing the human figure is one of the hardest challenges for any artists. Thankfully, Mr. Bruno has a way of teaching students how to tackle such an intimidating subject matter. … More Don’t be afraid- Figure Drawing!
I’m so excited for this year. My Shibori class will be taking a field trip next week to see this amazing installation by Melissa D’Agostino. They’ve just started learning about the history of Shibori. The photo above is practicing with paper towels. I showed them two techniques and they were amazed at the variety of … More Fibers-inspiration by Shibori
Digital Art class uses Olafur Eliasson work to evoke emotion within their own sunshine. Here’s are a few example of the student’s work. Here’s the lesson plan. Meet Olafur Eliasson –Art that Challenges the world (Links to an external site.). Visit his website (Links to an external site.). Read about the “Weather Project, 2003.” How does weather … More Students Inspired by Olafur Eliasson
Time flies when you’re well… busy! And yes, having fun. I’d like to focus this last blog entry of the summer on my final project and critique. I wish I had tallied up the amount of time this final project took to complete. Because I had greatly underestimated the amount of time. However, watching it … More Time flies when you’re BUSY -Week 8 PAFA MFA program
Diane Richards 