EXPLORING ART: OBSERVING WINGED CREATURES // SESSION 2

Nikki Marsicano
WEDNESDAYS - 4 WEEKS -
2 class times to choose from
- morning class - 8:30a - 10:00a OR
- midday class - 10:30a - noon
July 9, 16, 23 + 30
$85

Boxed and Burlap ART STUDIO —DOWNTOWN—
230 East Walworth Ave Delavan

Ages 8 - 17
All skill levels welcome
* completing session 1 is not required to participate in session 2
Basic art supplies are included with the course fee

This 4 week class will be tailored to the individual child and their abilities. We will explore art by observing nature that flies. Students will choose subject matter that may include birds, insects, raptors, waterfowl among other winged creatures. During weeks 1 + 2 students will select images or use the image from the first session and explore various ways to create prints such as crayon rubbing, styrofoam, gadget and nature prints. Weeks 3 & 4 will include using their reference photos to observe and explore various ways to create textures through lines and repetitive shapes. Mediums will included scratchboard and sun prints with weather and time permitting. Students are strongly encouraged to develop and express their own personal style.

The theme of projects this session will be OBSERVING WINGED CREATURES with subject matter including birds, insects, raptors, waterfowl and other winged creatures.
Advanced students may work on selected subjects.

Students are asked to bring a sample of their own artwork to the first class.

Please review registration policies prior to finalizing your registration.

If you have questions directly about this CHILDREN’S ART LESSONS course
please contact Nikki Marsicano bynichol@yahoo.com

NICHOLETTE (NIKKI) MARsICANO

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work is always focused on composition. I think about the shapes I make with objects such as trees, people, and animals, and also about the shapes created in the background areas.

I want my work to have a life of its own after it is created, and dislike giving my work titles but do so for inventory purposes. The meaning or interpretation of each work is left to the individual viewer.

My passion for drawing is reflected in the many lines used in my work so that sometimes my work is both drawing and painting. A limited palette of three to four colors is used so that the focus remains on shape and line.

The inspirations in my life and art are nature and the human environment. The woods and foliage that surround my home inspires many images in my work.

BIOGRAPHY

I received my fine arts education at UWM -Milwaukee and UNM – Albuquerque (BFA degree) and my Pre-K-12 Art Specialist certification at UW- Whitewater. In 2002 I received the Herb Kohl Fellowship for Teaching Excellence.

Retired after 29 years of classroom teaching K-8,I continue to teach children and adults privately.

I have illustrated three children’s books by Marilyn Ellman. My work has been on exhibit at various venues in Wisconsin and New Mexico and can be found in collections across this country as well as Europe and Asia.

I have served as president of Geneva Lake Arts Foundation for many years and I support its mission by volunteering for various programs which brings the arts to the community.