Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014

Please join us for the 2nd Annual…
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What is the Summer Sketchbook Spectacular Exhibit?

This fall students have been using their surroundings and the sketchbook prompts I posted on my blog this summer for inspiration.  They then sketched out their ideas and created final masterpieces.

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Bunny Study by Madigan M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Be Free” by Madigan M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All students will have artwork, Artist Trading Cards, or their sketchbooks on view at the exhibit.

Chases Garage Gallery Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday:10:00AM-5:00PM Sunday: 12:00PM-4:00OPM

Any questions please contact Ashley Norman @ anorman@yorkschools.org

What is Summer Sketchbook Spectacular?

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014 is a FREE art initiative for artists of all ages in York, ME and beyond. ANYONE can participate!  This project was developed by Coastal Ridge Elementary School artist educator Ashley Norman.  It’s a great way to start an art practice or motivation to continue your practice through the summer.  If you didn’t get to participate this past summer no need to fret, I will be posting again next year.  In the meantime you can check out all of the archived prompts by clicking on the link below:
http://artedgeek.com/category/sketchbook

Other Information:

Where can I buy a sketchbook?

Many independent bookstores have a great selection of sketchbooks and journals.  If you don’t have an independent bookstore locally here is a list of stores that carry sketchbooks:

How can I make a sketchbook?

There are tons of different ways you can create your own sketchbook.  Here are a couple of simple binding tutorials to get you started:

What are Ms. Norman’s top three sketchbook brands?

  1. Moleskine (Classics Sketchbook Notebook)
  2. Hand Book Artist Journals
  3. Canson Basic Sketchbooks

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