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WMS Students Learn Various Mixed Media Techniques in Art Classes
Wydown students in a class led by Art Instructor Mrs. Lawless are creating mixed media still-life artwork, which focuses on techniques they learn with pen/ink, colored pencils and graphite pencils.
Some techniques these students use include stippling, cross hatching, hatching and various blending techniques.
The purpose of this type of creative learning is for students to learn and practice various techniques using different media, so they can better diversify their future artworks.
"I think visual arts really push my students' creativity and divergent thinking skills to the next level," said Lawless. "I love seeing them when they are truly engaged in these projects - the creative pieces they turn are just amazing."
Learning opportunities like this are critical to fine-tuning students' motor skills, growing their confidence and developing their visual-spatial skills.
"Art teaches these students how to interpret and use visual information, helping them make choices based on what they have learned - and that's really important," Lawless adds.
Take a look at some photos of these students engaging in their learning.