Welcome to the 2011 - 2012 school year!!!

PROM THEME!!!

Our theme this year is 'Alice in Wonderland'!!

New School Year!!!!

Here we are, day one of the 180 days for this new year is over!! Wow, it's going fast already!!!

A few updates!!
We added Photography 2 to our upper level art classes. Looks like it's going to be a great class!
Homecoming is September 25,2009. Who are we playing?? An El Paso team I think - let's get those ideas rolling in!!!
Mrs. Wheeler is doing her student teaching at O.C. this semester, so I'll only be available after school on Mon., Wed. and Fri. Keep that in mind when you are setting up worknights for the float!!

Prom 2009 'Twilight In Paris'

Prom 2009 - Twilight in Paris
A turquoise-y blue, black, white and silver dream!! Very pretty!! Happened on April 4th, and went beautifully, no glitches!! Yeah!! Only 358 days until the next one!! New Prom themes will be given to the sophomores in May because they will be juniors next year, and in charge of building the next Prom with the Art department - and it will have to be pretty spectacular to beat this years!!

If you want the link to the rest of the pictures, comment on this post and leave an email addy. Then I'll send you an invitation to the KODAK GALLERY album. Also, anyone who has more Prom pics or All Night Party pics, you know the kind - with lots of random people in them - I'll add them to the gallery too!

STATE VASE!! April 17,2009

We leave for Houston at 6:30AM on Friday April 17th. Which means we leave Andrews at 4:30AM!!! I hate this part!! We'll be staying at Clear LAke, instead of our beloved Galveston this year. Our very favorite hotel, with the most amazing view(and reasonable prices!!) wasn't opened back up yet. We will be spending all day Sunday at the beach, but our hotel choices were limited since the hurricane. Can't wait to see the place for myself, to see how it is faring 8 months later. There will be 4 students going this year, and one for her THIRD time!!

This event is state wide and approx. 2000 artworks from high schools all over the state will be there. What an opportunity for our students to travel to the event, to have their art exhibited and to see the exceptional art of their peers. Every year our students get back to Andrews excited, inspired and ready to get to work for next year.

Pinwheels for Peace 2008

We made this pinwheel on our football field on Monday Sep. 22, 2008 for the Pinwheels for Peace on the International Day of Peace(which was actually on Sunday, Sep. 21). All the AHS art students made a pinwheel and flew them proudly that morning!! Congratulations AHS students!!



Here's the website!
http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/

Homecoming Parade 2008

So far this year...

I've posted to Myspace and now to this - the blog is for our whole class, so keep checking it - it links from MS also.
School is off to a great start! Thanks to all of you who are working hard and taking care of business - it's only 5 months to VASE - Visual Art Scholastic Event in Feb 09.
We have Homecoming done, next is Pinwheels for Peace on Sep 22, then the Open House on Monday Sep 29, the the NAHS Fish Fry in October, and the Halloween Carnival on the last Sat. in Oct. WOW!! Lots going on!!Check out Myspace for extra pictures from the float, it's easier to upload them there!

We've finished project 1, and now we're ready for the pinwheels, and they will 'fly' tomorrow on the football field. Hope everyone is there and ready for a great picture, and a profound statement to the world!

I'm linking 'Rock The Vote' to this blog also -
(THANK GOODNESS I don't have to do the HTML for the blog, I am not very good at that and have to keep referring back to my 'cheat' sheets - I don't do use it often enough to remember from one time to the next!) So if you are 17 years and 10 months old, you can register to vote!! This is a historic election, so watch the news, talk about it, and vote if you can!

Here's a few pictures of the Pool Party!!!

Help in Art Room????

Next week I'm going to start cleaning out the artroom. I'll be there on Monday from 10 - 4, there is sssoooo much junk that needs to be chunked out. I really don't think I will be moving to the other building this summer, but I still would like to get things sorted and labeled, etc. First thing is to throw out TONS of National Geographics - any takers?? The ones in the cabinet are ALL going 'bye-bye' so come by if you want some! Also almost all of the still life stuff that is in the back cabinet is going too, not the animals and skulls, but all the old bottles and weird stuff(OLD).
I also need to clean off the tops of the tall cabinets, and all the counters. I do have some art supplies to give away to kids who put in 5 hours(this qualifies as a BRIBE - just so we are clear!!!)

NAHS and NHS kids, this can be used as community service hours for next year.

I'll be working in the room one day per week for the rest of the summer, usually on Mondays, but I'll post any day changes in this blog -K?

Have a great weekend, hope to see some of you on Monday!!!
Mz.W

Art Kids' Pool Party

Hi everybody!!!
The POOL party!!!!

WHERE: Andrews Country Club pool
WHEN: Tuesday Jun 17
TIME: 7 - 9 pm

Everyone needs to bring $3.00.
There will be hotdog meal, and sodas.

I'm thinking about a big cake for dessert - what flavor???

You can call me for more info - 238-0505 or add a comment on this blog!!
See you there!!
Mrs. Wheeler

Art Club News!!!

Last nights meeting had 25 attendees!! Very spirited meeting!!! Lots of ideas and energy. Note to selves - read 'Roberts Rules of Order' OR 'Lord of the Flies' before next meeting!!

MEETINGS!!!
Art club meetings are Mondays from 3:30 - 7:30 for working on the Halloween carnival booth background. And Tuesday from 3:30 - 5 ish. Mrs. Wheeler is in the art room until 4:30 or so every day, so work can be done then also.

ELECTIONS!!!
Ballots for officer elections are in the art room. Members from last year, or new members who worked on the float may vote. So come by and vote!!!
Winners will be announced on Monday Oct. 1, 2007 at the meeting. Good luck to all!

T-SHIRT DESIGN!!!
We also are designing a t-shirt for the Art Club. The 'blank' is in the art room. It must say 'Discover Your Inner Artist' and 2007-2008 or '07 - '08 on it somewhere. Be creative, but we're keeping the cost below $15.00.
Deadline for designs is Monday at 3:30. We'll be voting for our design at the meeting on Monday. (First time attendees can't vote, sorry!!)

FUNDRAISER!!!
New fundraiser catalogs were also handed out. Lots of great stuff in there! Hit the teachers early! Especially Mrs. Franco, because she LOVES frogs! Also, try to get your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. to take it to work - they can really help us by doing that. This money will help pay for the club costs through the year and for t-shirts, letter jackets, art trips, etc. If you intend to participate in these things, sell your 'fair share' which is 12 items. The prizes are things you can pick out of the catalog, so remember - Christmas is right around the corner - 8 weeks!!!

Next meeting is Monday Oct. 1, 2007. VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!!!

Catching Up!

ART CLUB FLOAT
Homecoming 2007





Well kids, it's already the 5th week of the 6 weeks, and I'm just now posting! What a great ride this year is so far!
The Art Club float was a big hit, we won 1st place for clubs!!! It says 'The REAL mean behind green' and we had a lobo puppet with Kermit the frog!! Very cute!(The Lobos call themselves the Mean Green - all in good fun of course!!!)
There are still more pictures coming in, there is a group photo too.
Way to go Art Club!!!!!!

School is starting on Monday August 27!!!

Welcome back everyone!!

I've been cleaning in the artroom for 2 weeks :-P
It's almost ready, just don't open any cabinet doors!!!

Upper level folks should have picked up their composition books in June...hopefully you have been writing and drawing in them!!

ART BUSINESS!!!
FLOAT -
Homecoming is September 21st against the Monahans Lobos(wolf) and their colors are GREEN and white. SO, we only have 4 weeks to get our float ready.

ART CLUB and NAHS -
We have to elect art club and NAHS officers ASAP!

FUNDRAISER???? Band has already done one, but not American Lemonaid Stand - I'll order the sample today.

See you soon!! Mrs. W

ART MEETING!!!

Come by the art room on Tuesday Jun 19 between 4-6PM
(Bring chips or dips or CHOCOLATE!!)

Pick up your 'assignment' book and check out my new books and supplies!
Look at the assignment journal I'm doing for my college class.
Add drawing paper to a few sheets in your journal with a glue stick.
Do some random journaling over the next 2 weeks about art, or 'issues' you'd like to address in your art, or processes and techniques you'd like to try, etc.
We'll meet again after the DC trip!
Plan pool party!!

Keep an eye on this page, because I'll put the times in here that I'll be in the artroom and you can come over and play!!

ART RULES!!! Mrs. W

Email from Congressman Conaway's office

Hi Dan and Deb,
Here are some details that we have been given for June 28:
· Our DC office will receive an information packet for Joey on Monday before the reception on Thursday, June 28 so that will be given to Joey either when you arrive or the morning of the reception. He (and whoever is with him) will be accompanied by a staffer from our office during the morning before the reception.
· Itinerary for June 28
9-10am Students will check in with their Member's office (Congressman Conaway - 511 Cannon House Office Building-202-225-2605) and receive information packet. Member's office will arrange a photo with the Member and a Capitol Tour while the student is not at the workshop.
10am-12pm Workshop with Artist Antonio Martorell for Student Only (see bio information below)
Library of Congress Member's Room
10-10:30am Students from States: Alabama to Hawaii
10:40-11:10 Students from States: Illinois to New York
11:20-11:50 Students from States: North Carolina to Wyoming
12pm Doors to the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Open
Cannon Caucus Room 345
12:30-1p Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
District winners and their guest must be inside 345 Cannon HOB before 12:30pm
No one will be admitted to the room during the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.
1-2pm Reception (345 HOB)
Please note: Due to space limitations, only 1 guest may accompany each District Winner to the ceremony and reception. The student and the guest must have their ticket to enter 345 Cannon. We are unable to make any exceptions.
Biography for Speaker: Antonio Martorell
Antonio Martorell is a well known Puerto Rican painter, graphic artist, writer, and radio as well as television personality born on April 18, 1939 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Educated in graphic design, printmaking, and performance, Martorell uses an alchemic mix of these traditions in his work. For nearly forty years, he has consistently extended his artistic and literary repertoire, and has become a multifaceted, admired artist.
Martorell studied Diplomacy in Washington, DC and traveled to Madrid, Spain to study Painting with Julio Martín Caro. After his return to Puerto Rico he started working in the "Puerto Rican Cultural Institute," which provides quality arts and culture for the community. As a writer, Martorell has written books such as La Piel de la Memoria (The Skin of Memory) and El Libro Dibujado (The Drawn Book).
He was the winner of the "Bienal de Arte de San Juan", which rewards innovative Puerto Rican or Latin American artists each year and he has also distinguished himself by illustrating the books of several authors including Alma Rosa Flor, Heraclio Cepeda and Pura Belpré.
Currently, he is the Resident Artist of the University of Cayey, in Puerto Rico, and he directs the Ramon Frade Museum at the same institution. He writes a column for Escenario, a section of the renowned Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero, he owns a workshop in Ponce, Puerto Rico and another one in New York. Furthermore, he is the father of a famous dancer Alejandra Martorell and a proud grandfather.

Patsy Bain
District Scheduler
U. S. Representative Mike Conaway--TX 11
432.687.2390 - office
866.882.3811 - toll free
432.687.0277-fax

Here's one of Mr. Martorell's work that I like - Google him - he does 'protest' art - always good to use your art to make a statement about something you believe in!

Erica, show this to Joey, ok???

Trip to Washington DC

On April 17, 2007, Joey's photograph 'Sacred Silence' won first place in the 11th US Congressional District and there is a reception in Washington DC on Jun 28. This a huge honor. We are so excited!!! We leave on Wed. Jun 27 and come back on Sat Jun 30 - Joey, his mom, me and Dan are going! We'll be getting paperwork, cameras, and clothes ready for this great trip! keep you posted!!

This is a picture of Joey and Congressman Conaway 4/17/07

Sending you links to the blogs!

I bought some new 'stuff', come by to play!! I'll be here all day Tuesday - 9-4 at least. I'm working on my school work for college! Hope your summer is off to a great start! Mine is! I have 2 blogs, and I'll send you the link to both. Send me ideas, info, or whatever, this way we can keep in touch! Mrs. W

Muchas Voces; Un Espiritu (Many Voices; One Spirit)

Go see this exhibit!! It's at the Ellen Noel Museum in Odessa and it's free!
Muchas Voces; Un Espiritu (Many Voices; One Spirit)
March 9 thru July 15, 2007

Directions:
1. Head south on US-385 toward Odessa drive 26.1 mi
2. Turn left at TX-338-LOOP drive for 7.6 mi
3. Exit onto E. University Blvd. Drive to the Ellen Noel Museum, on the right.
4909 E University Blvd - (432) 550-9696

It is an awesome exhibit - many creative mixed media artists.

Getting it off the ground!!

WELCOME to Andrews High School Art Department's blog. This will be replaced(maybe) eventually, with a webpage, but for now, it will be our summer link to each other! You can post comments to it, ask questions, etc. Email me with ideas, and I'll cut and paste them in as a post from me(you) - this will be fun! It's not exactly MySpace, but it'll work! WELCOME!!