Irving Penn Quote

Sensitive people faced with the prospect of a camera portrait put on a face they think is one they would like to show the world. ...Very often what lies behind the facade is rare and more wonderful than the subject knows or dares to believe

- Irving Penn

Amazing Young Drawing Artist

"She only took up drawing in 2009, and although she had never taken any art classes she produced some stunning pieces. Rajacenna was immediately approached by an American publisher who wanted to feature her drawings in a book called ‘American pencil portraits 2″ which contained drawings by some of the most talented people in the art world. She became a professional artist at the age of 17 and has since then created incredibly realistic portraits of celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber. On her official website it says “according to experts, there is nobody at such a young age with such a talent for drawing realistic portraits like she does.” and looking at her works I’m inclined to agree." By Spooky

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Find Rajacenna's Website here.

This could be a great motivator for other young artists. You could also hold a critique on her choice of images. How could her artwork be more meaningful? What does her choice of American popculture icons say?



Photography Quote

"The relationship between what we see and what we know is never settled."

James Elkins: Thinking about Photography

Contemporary Artist: Nick Cave

Nick Cave! A nice alternative for the Halloween season.

Links

Be sure to keep checking the different link lists on the right of this page. I am currently adding some fun interactive, "iKid" weblinks that classmates have found in my ARU301 class, to the "Interactive Art Links"!

Right or wrong,

accurate or not,

Your reputation will precede you.

-Harry Wong

The Art and Craft of Motivating Students.

Giving Students Control.
By: Melissa Kelly

For full article, click here.

This article by Melissa Kelly gives some brief "how-tos" to pump up your student's motivation. Kelly's topics include: How to Give Students More Control, How to Help Students Feel Competent and How to Help Students Feel Connected.
The article also includes Suggested Readings and Related Articles.

Here's an excerpt from Melissa Kelly:
I believe education is a noble profession. As teachers and administrators we must aspire to excellence in an ever-changing and often critical public arena. The internet is a tool enables educators to meet the demands of our fast-paced, information-based society. (712educators.about.com)

Once again, to view the full article visit http://712educators.about.com/cs/motivation/a/motivation.htm

--Ashlee.