We are so happy to have completed this lively mural we worked in with the students at East Millbrook middle. We worked with Mr. Miller’s first period sixth graders and also with the art guild class.
After brainstorming with Nic Milner, Joanna Caves, and Marla Brautman we decided that we wanted to work with a theme that prized representation and diversity- and also celebrate the arts at this arts magnet. We wanted to take inspiration from the artists Jacob Laurence and Faith Ringgold- which led us to pick an urban setting- using the Raleigh skyline. We also included some instruments in the skyline as an homage to the music program at East Millbrook.
Each student made a simple painting representing themselves using some texture painting techniques for the clothes. The guild students helped us paint the textured background pieces that make up the skyline.
Keith and I took those pieces home and cut them to fit the skyline we had planned. Because a weather delay had interrupted our project we were able to bring the completed background back for the make up day. The students then laid the figures out in the background and glued them on.
We really enjoyed this group of creative kids- and we are so grateful for all the support and contributions from the staff. East Millbrook rocks!
