In the art classroom, there were many materials for all of you to choose from. At home, that may not be the case. Still, since you have assignments, what can you do to add dimension to your work, experiment with different techniques, and build your knowledge of handling materials? Explore!
Look around your home to see what you can find to help you bring your ideas to life. There are so many things around you that can be reused and recycled. And then there are also things that you may not think to use for your artwork in the first place! I have included pictures below of some of my experiments with materials. Since I’m working on another zine about strawberries, the fruit was my subject. These experiments included:
- Highlighters
- Post-It Notes
- Makeup – specifically eyeshadow
- Fabric
- Yarn
- Flyer Cutouts
- Plastic Bags
- Packaging
- Crayons
I had a lot of fun hunting in my own home, looking at everything around me to imagine how I could put it to use. Whenever I found something that suited my needs, it felt like a triumph! For example, I was looking through the plastic grocery bags we have at home and found one with a strawberry on it! Remember though, your images do not have to be perfect or exact. Look at my pictures – can you tell they are strawberries? For the most part, yes! Even with different materials, the subject matter is fairly clear.
Take a moment to look around your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere else to see what you might be able to use!
Ms. Chan's Teaching Portfolio 