Thursday, September 18, 2014



International Dot Day!
September 15th

International Dot Day is always on September 15.  That's the day an art teacher read THE DOT, by Peter H. Reynolds to his students in 2009.  The story is about a girl in art class who does not feel confident about her work and her teacher encourages her to "Just make a mark."  Now people from all over the world participate in all types of activities to celebrate this wonderful book!  K and 1 made circle paintings and they are almost ready for display.  They have been listening to the Circle Song while they paint.  It is linked below.  Watch out though it WILL stick in your head!  "A circle is a shape it goes around and around..."  Yep, it's definitely stuck in my head.  What a fun song!  Pride Artists love to follow the directions in it !  ART SMART words: Curve (line), Circle, Geometric Shape, Connect, and Wax Resist.


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Michelle "Meche" Farah; I have a BFA in Painting and Illustration and Art History Minor from The Savannah College of Art and Design. Before I discovered a love to teach, I worked in interior design, and film production. My teaching certification is from Jacksonville University. This is my 13th year as a teacher and 4th year at Fort Caroline Middle. I teach Art History and sculpture. I am a professional decorative painting artist and a former board member of NeFAEA- Northeast Florida Art Educators Association. I am an active FAEA- Florida Art Education member and attend state conference every year. I have also attended nationals conference several times. My FAVORITE project is "Recycle-Transformation" which simply means going green and making old items new and appreciated. Our FUTURE is in our hands, I include recycled materials in student projects. In my art program students practice the disciplines of art history, art production, art aesthetics, and art criticism. It is not only important to make and learn about art but how to discuss it and bring value and meaning to it. Thanks for viewing our art blog, we are glad you stopped by!

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