This course is about thinking big, gaining confidence, and working independently. Beginning with projects based in observation and realism, you will be encouraged to seek out your unique artistic voice and deepen your conceptual approaches. We’ll explore and integrate an expanded range of materials into each problem-solving assignment. You will learn about major art movements, as well as historical and contemporary artists, and be challenged to deepen the conceptual underpinnings of your work. Projects include larger–than–life–size figures in motion, Abstract Expressionist landscapes and portraits, Surrealist mixed-media works, and, finally, an independent project series. We’ll also visit art museums and galleries in Santa Fe. At year-end, you will be well prepared for AP Drawing and have a strong digital portfolio for your college applications.