Ugly Face Jugs

The above face jugs were created by potter Jim McDowell in Pennsylvania. The artist creates these amazingly unique jugs because he is inspired by the history and traditions of his ancestors. Face Jugs have no written history, so information on these forms was passed down through family members. The 4th grade students are creating their own Ugly Face Jugs for the next project in art. While viewing the above pictures, be sure to notice the interesting textures applied to each face, the unique forms applied to create the various features on each face and the expressions portrayed. Look at both pictures closely and tell me what you think about these interesting sculptures.

Amazing Micro Sculptor

http://www.willard-wigan.com/video.aspx

Imagine creating a work of art in the head of a needle by carving a grain of sand and painting it by using a hair from a house fly. Willard Wigan does just that by creating realistic sculptures that need to be viewed through a microscope because they are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Click on the link above and watch the first video clip by the Wall Street Journal to experience his art first hand and then post a comment below to tell me what you find the most interesting about his artwork or his story. Comments that follow the above directions will receive 2 bonus points toward your second term grade.