DRAYTON – Norwell District Secondary School Arts Performance Project (APP) participants took to the stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre on Jan. 16 for a showcase performance called It Takes a Value Village.
The APP students began their art journey by learning the basic fundamentals of art and different techniques surrounding watercolour.
After learning how to use supplies such as salt, tape, rubbing alcohol, ink, and layering techniques, the students had a broadened understanding of art.
Students then began transferring a section of a photo to a large scale. They did this by creating a grid on both their small scale and large scale sections, and recreating each sector of the picture on a larger scale. Once the photo was recreated on the large piece of paper, the students placed their good copy paper in front of their rough copy, and retraced their work, using the light of a window.
While painting, students were asked to incorporate two of the many techniques they had learned.
The students worked together to ensure all edges, shapes and colours were accurately represented to create a cohesive piece.
“This idea of harmony, is what our showcase is based around,” program officials state.
Students aimed to encourage the idea that “we all have a place in this world, and it is our individuality that creates a well-rounded society,” program officials note.
“Every puzzle piece is required to create a full picture, just like every student is needed to complete this class.
“Each personality is represented through the stereotypes associated with different colours. Each student portrays a different colour, with a different point of view from the rest of the crayon box.
“It was great to see the students take on these complex roles and portray them so well.”
