Clay Planters....Bloomin' Cute!

These 8th grade clay planters are so bloomin' cute filled with coral impatiens.

Kayla's Giraffe

Mai Xee's elephant...or is that an anteater with wings?  Whatever it is, it's adorable.

Owen has a gift with clay sculpture....his alligator won 1st place in our art show.  Here is his turkey planter.  

Principal Art Choice Award Winner!

The 2013-2014 winner of the Principal's Art Choice Award is Hunter!!!

Usually it takes a while for Mrs. Watson to sort through and choose the winner of this award...but this year, Hunter's art stood out and it was a quick, easy choice!  Hunter's artwork will be framed and hung in our school to represent the year's

He is so proud of this accomplishment....and he should be since he is only in the 6th grade!

Something's Fishy In Here!

8th Graders are working on their fish weaving......

kinda sketchy

kinda wet

kinda cool!

AND The WINNER IS......Owen!!

North Stanly Middle School Art Show 2013-2014

Students from North Stanly Middle School had their artwork on display at the Falling Rivers Gallery in Albemarle from May 6th  through May 19th  Approximately 95 pieces of student work were shown, including two dimensional media as well as sculpture and pottery.  Emily Thompson, art teacher from Cannon Day School in Kannapolis, judged for this show.   A reception was held for students, parents and public on Tuesday, May 13th.  Special thanks to the Falling Rivers Gallery for their support in hosting and publicizing the show and also to the North Stanly Middle School staff for providing refreshments for the reception.

And the Winners Are…..

First Place:Owen Harris, 8th Grade, Clay Animal Sculpture

Judge’s Comments: This sculpture caught my attention by his use of color, texture, detail and color.  Great job on hand building your animal and choosing contrasting colors with your glaze.  The scale of the pottery was perfect.  It was my favorite!

Second Place: Mattie Harward, 6th Grade, Egyptian Portrait

Judge’s Comments: What a striking piece of artwork.  I loved your use of scale, proportion and subject matter.  The colors were carefully selected and really popped off the black paper.  I loved the asymmetrical characters in the left hand corner

Third Place: Logan Chandler, 8th Grade, Fall Still Life

Judge’s Comments: I kept going back to this piece of artwork and touching the lines.  I loved the range of value in pumpkins had and the attention to detail and texture.  Great composition!  

Honorable Mention(s)

Mallory Russell, 6th Grade, Egyptian Portrait

Stephanie Fraley, 8th Grade, Lichtenstein Painting

Mariah Helms, 7th Grade, Yellow Line Painting

Jenny Loflin, 8th Grade, Impressionist Painting

Camille Shelton, 7th Grade, African Mask

Chamar Watkins, 6th Grade, Story Quilt Painting