This semester in the art studio has been a vibrant and skill-building journey across Class 7 to 10.

In Term 1, Class 7 explored the delicate and meditative world of veil painting with watercolour, creating abstract works that revealed an understanding of light, colour, and depth. Building on this foundation, they are now diving into one- and two-point perspective drawing, complementing their Renaissance Main Lesson with technical skills that allow them to create the illusion of three dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

Class 8 produced refined reflective still life studies last term, mastering a range of tonal techniques in graphite, charcoal, and conte to capture reflections and form with realism. This term, they are turning their attention inward, studying human anatomy through detailed drawings of the skull and skeleton.

Meanwhile, Class 9 has risen to the challenge of portrait drawing using the Loomis method and will soon be transitioning into lino printing, tying their creative work to their upcoming main lesson studies on war.

Class 10 continues to contribute meaningfully to the school environment through a
collaborative mural, as well as completing mosaic projects inspired by nature. Looking ahead, they will begin an in-depth exploration of colour theory and acrylic painting as they prepare to paint expressive self-portraits inspired by historical artworks.

Diana Harnett  

Art Teacher