"The Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

"The Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Pull String Art Tutorial Fun for any age!

The Case for Jackson Pollock | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

Featured Artist of the Week: Emily VanHorn

Congratulations Emily!
Bee in Oil on Canvas

Emily is a 4th year art student currently in Studio Art, and is experimenting with photo editing to create original works of art! This piece is an oil on canvas piece and it turned out stunning!


Monday, October 14, 2019

Art SPOTLIGHT Winners of the week! Congratulations Artists!

Brianna Crist

Advanced Art, age 16
My Cat in graphite





Madelynn Wood

Middle School Art
Age: 13
Fall Landscape Watercolor




Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Featured Pinconning MS and HS ARTISTS of the WEEK! Skylar Johnson!

Skylar Johnson

Pet Dog in Graphite demonstrating TEXTURE...



Featured Pinconning MS and HS ARTISTS of the WEEK! The talented and driven Alyisa Zadonia!

Alyisa Zadonia! Weekly WOW!




We're busy creating, exploring and MAKING ART! #artmatters

A selection from Middle School Art, Art ONE, and Advanced Art...:) Amazing work students! So proud of you!






Friday, May 24, 2019

Art Prize 2020

http://www.artprize.org/
Don't MISS IT.
Free Admission.
Sept. 16- Oct. 4
FALL 2019 art students: 100 extra credit points for attending!

Art Field Trip to Art Prize is slated for Thursday, October 3.
Mitchell Charter Bus
Cost: $30 each person

A Day At ArtPrize | Pure Michigan

installation art intro

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

TOP 7 Artworks Part 1 powerpoint

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YANe0RoOzuPLfkhIfzQ0TKMxYIyeWzSCFQobZnzdPCU/edit?usp=sharing

Click on link, then click VIEW then PRESENT. Fill out worksheet facts and draw a quick rough sketch of pieces as indicated.

Thursday, May 9, 2019


PHS Final Exam

The final exam will be multiple choice and will consist of the following:
Part 1 : Color Theory
Part 2: Principles and Elements
Part 3: Art History

How can you get an A on the art final exam?
1. Fill out your study guide CORRECTLY by using the attached PowerPoints.
2. Know your study guide- it is almost the entire exam.
3. Attend school daily. We will be reviewing with flashcards, practice tests, Kahoot, and Quizlet.
4. If you have been alert in class, chances are you're already very prepared for this exam. If you are in Art One, you may need to study at home to ensure you will do well.






Tuesday, February 19, 2019

March ART CLUB Meeting!

Wednesday, March 13 from 3-4 in the art room! We'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day by making mint Shamrock soap! Wear your art club t-shirts to school and bring a treat if you'd like! See you there!

Sunday, February 10, 2019

HELLO Pinconning Elementary Students!

The Saginaw Bay ART competition is coming soon! Use the videos below to get you started. Some tips from Mrs. Holmes!









1. DECIDE what you want to draw or paint. THINK about Michigan landscapes, animals, and native flowers.

2. FIND or take photos or pictures of what you want to draw.

3. Watch the videos below.

4. Use youtube tutorial to find help for what you want to do. Have a parent help you. For example, you can go to youtube and search: How to draw a bald eagle. or How to paint a river. or How to paint a sunset in watercolor.

5.GET your materials. (Art materials can be bought at walmart, JoAnn Fabric, Michaels...

6. CREATE it! Art has no rules! You do what makes you feel awesome. Art can be realistic or abstract.

7. Email me at holmesb@pasd.org if you need help! More videos by me COMING soon so check back often:)

Saginaw Bay Nature Fest.ART inspiration!

Michigan Wildlife 2016

Saginaw Bay Nature Fest: USE A MICHIGAN nature inspired picture instead of a cartoon;)

Saginaw Bay Nature Fest: Draw a native Michigan fish!

Saginaw Bay Nature Fest ART Help!: How to draw tree for kids | Landscape painting for children | Art for kids

Saginaw Bay Nature Festival ARTwork HELP! How to draw a basictree...

Friday, January 18, 2019