Quote o' the Day

Another quote from my good friend, Karina:

"You can live each day in a world filled with "problems," or rise each morning and embrace a world filled with unseen solutions... eager for you to find them. The decision is yours... both worlds exist. The one you choose is the one you will create."
~ Michael McMillan.

Henna Temporary Tattoo Fundraiser

About the Fundraiser: For the next few weeks Ms. Burnell will be donating her time and talent creating temporary henna tattoos for Meeker High School students during lunch time. Tattoos cost $1 to $40 depending on how detailed the design is. If you have a special request, see Ms. Burnell during cowboy time to set up an appointment. This fundraiser will be to raise money for the Meeker High School art program! Get your henna temporary tattoo this week!


History and Culture: Henna (or Mendhi) has been used as long ago as 1200 B.C. It has been speculated that it was originally used in Egypt to stain the fingers and toes of the Pharaohs before mummification. The most common use of henna tattooing is within the Indian culture as a ceremonial art form for wedding ceremonies. Henna is supposed to bring luck and happiness and is used in joyous ceremonies in India and other cultures.


Caring for your henna tattoo:

1. Scrub area to remove lotion and layers of dead skin BEFORE application of henna .
2. Avoid wetting design area for 12 hours if possible.
3. Let the Henna paste dry and leave it on for six or more hours for best results.
4. Peel off the dry henna paste with your fingers and rub off any residue with any vegetable oil.

When the henna paste is applied it will look greenish/brown. After six hours, when the paste is taken off, it will appear light yellow. The next day it will be a beautiful reddish/brown. Your henna tattoo will last 1 - 3 weeks if you follow the directions above.


NOTICE: Ms. Burnell is in no way promoting real tattoos. You must be at least 18 years old to get a real tattoo and there are very real risks to getting real tattoos. Unless you are allergic to the ingredients in henna tattoos, henna tattoos are temporary and safe. You must have parental permission to get a temporary henna tattoo.

Quote o' the Day

My dear friend, Karina, emailed this quote to me:

"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Nobody is able to achieve this completely, but the striving for such achievement is in itself a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security."

~ Albert Einstein

Wow!

Photos from the Spring Art Show!

Grease!

Miz Art ~ Careers in Art

The final Miz Art for the 2010/2011 school year is about Careers in Art. Pick one of the listed careers in art and answer the following questions. THIS IS WORTH 50 Points or TWO MIZ ARTS!


Questions to answer about your chosen career:

1. What courses do you need to take in college to prepare yourself for this career?

2. What kind of trade school, college, university or art institution do you need to attend to prepare yourself for this career?

3. How much does this education cost? Does this include a bachelors degree or do you also need a masters degree or higher?

4. How much will you earn per year as a _________________?

5. What duties will you perform as a _________________?

6. Job outlook: What is the job outlook right now? Is it a competitive environment? Will you be able to get a job? Or will you need a second job to support yourself for a while?


List of careers to choose from:

Fine Art Painter
Fine Art Sculptor
Fine Art Mixed Media Artist
Fine Art Installation Artist
Fine Art Videographer
Fashion Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Fine Art Photographer
Commercial Photographer
Art Director
Videographer
Museum Curator
Art Historian
Art Teacher
Art Professor
Museum Director
Illustrator
Medical Illustrator
Scientific Illustrator
Glassblower
Textile Artist
Woodcarver
Printmaker
Sketch Artist
Painting Restorer
Craft Artist
Animator
Costume Artist
Fine Artist
Potter
Puppet Maker
Cartoon Artist
Fashion Designer
Graphic Artist

PLEASE NOTE: This is a replacement for a research paper on an art-related career. Please do your best work. Thank you!

Due: May 13th, 2011


A sculptor makes sculptures that are displayed at galleries, and if the artist is lucky, in museums. How much does the average sculpture make per year? That depends on the popularity of the sculptor's artwork and demand for art at the time. The state of the economy can also play into how much artists get paid for their art (as with any commodity).

Quote o' the Week

How it works:

Read the quotes below and write about how one (or more) applies to your life or how you can learn from it (10 points)

-OR-

Make a visual representation of a quote - drawing, painting, etc. (5 to 100 points depending on quality and effort)


The quotes:

"Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won't have time to make them all yourself."
~ Alfred Sheinwold

"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."
~ Auguste Rodin

"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser."
~ John Gardner