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Dear
Students and Friends,
Our fall term is well on its way and
with each class we are reminded of the passion and dedication
that each art student brings forward each and every week. The
artistic energy so palpable at the studio reminds us that fall
is quickly approaching as we look forward to London’s changing
colours and to the many colours created within our studio this
term. In one short month since we've been back in session, our
students have been busy learning about the fundamentals of
still-life drawing as we explore value shading together. From
sandcastles to sunflowers and driftwood, we have seen incredible
drawing skills this past month and cannot wait to see what
October brings forth!
Since we are a month into our Fall
Term classes, online registration is closed, but it is never
too late to join us mid-term. We have a few spots still
available in a few of our classes and look forward to welcoming
you and your child to our studio. To register for our on-going
Fall Term classes and receive the current pro-rated fee, you can
call the studio at your convenience. Winter
Term schedule for January-March, 2020 and online
registration are now available. Check our website and register
early to secure a spot in the day and time that best fits your
schedule.
As always, we would like to thank our current students for your
word-of-mouth recommendations by offering you a $20 gift
certificate when referring new students to our art classes
(conditions apply).
We hope you can stay connected with us via Facebook and
wish you all a picturesque Fall Season to come.
Artistically Yours,
The ArtVenture Team
Mylar
- Working with new media in Art
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Ava C. - Gr 9 |
Ben F. - Gr 10 |
Bob Z. - Gr 9 |
Mylar is the brand name for a special type of stretched
polyester film. It was developed in the 1950s specifically for
NASA’s use of the Echo II balloon. Over the years a variety of
industries found a wide range of use for Mylar, and today it is
being used regularly as electric insulator, reflective material,
gas and odour barrier, as well as flexible food packaging. In
art and textile, Mylar can be used as a cover over paper and
cloth to provide a shiny surface. With greater exploration of
the media, a number of contemporary artists have been using
Mylar as a surface for their artwork - as it is acid-free and
lends itself well for drawing media such as graphite, charcoal,
coloured pencils and conte. The feeling of drawing on the
surface of Mylar is very pleasant. It has a solid grip for
pencil and erasing graphite is quite easy without affecting the
surface. The chemical resistance of Mylar makes it also a great
media for painting exploration when working with oil paints or
watercolours. Since Mylar does not absorb the liquids contained
within paint, the pigment remains vibrant on the surface of the
media allowing for marblization to occur with watercolour, oil
paint, and acrylics alike. As a relatively new media within the
realm of visual arts, Mylar is a newfound gem for artists across
North America and the world.
Sources: https://www.thoughtco.com/mylar-polyester-film-608929
https://www.theartdigger.com/art-resources/material-resources/mylar-support-drawing-painting
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Jennah H. - Gr 9 |
Emily K. - Gr 12 |
Stephanie D. - Gr 11 |
Kids Corner
It was NASA’s need for a light weight reflective material that
led to the development of Mylar nearly 70 years ago. Since then,
the use of Mylar has come a long way to include many everyday
objects such as toys, food containers, and clothes. With time,
even the world of art has caught on and began to use Mylar as a
medium through which beautiful creations are made. As NASA
continues to develop new ways to explore our solar system, their
inventions continue to seep through and make their way to our
homes, neighbourhoods, and everyday life. Follow the link to
explore the many ways in which NASA
inventions continue
to inspire the world around us and the art we create daily.
Happy Birthday To You…
We wish our current and past October Birthday Students
 Sadie
A, Naijah-Kai A, Preston A, Olivia B, Jenny B, Kira B, Rylee B,
Eva B, Braydon B, Sadie C, Zoe C, Penelope G, Maks G, Olivia G,
Monika G, Simiya G, Freya H, Maggie H, Oliver H, Tina H, Rinni
H, Mia J, Peter K, Harry K, Solange K, Maya K, Justin K,
Charlotte K, Alexis K, Erin K, Joel K, Kaylee L, William L, Sara
L, Caitlyn M, Elsie M, Antony M, Zahra M, Jeannie M, Sophie M,
Lucy N, Layla O, Miraya P, Bineth P, Kate P, Alex P, Lia P,
Isabela R, Dayanna R, Hannah S, Zac S, Liza S, Charlotte S,
Callie S, Yutian T, Katelyn V, Ainsley V, Voula V, Joanna W,
Aiden W, Theresa W, Estella W, Carolyn W, Emily X, Catherine Y,
Stone Y, Jasmine Y, Angela Z (and anyone we may have missed) a
very happy month !!
Quote of
the Month
“Creativity
takes courage.”
Henri
Matisse
 
ArtVenture Art Studio
1438 Aldersbrook
Rd. London
519 471 4278
www.artventure.ca
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