
Krystyna Santoro
@santoroartedu
TCDSB • Visual Arts Teacher • Artist
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26-05-2020 13:23:04
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Congratulations to my gr. 9s for what was an incredible semester of learning. We explored new mediums and techniques and it was so rewarding to see them applied and talked about today in your final presentations! Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario 👏🏻👏🏻


After doing a number of drawing warmup exercises my grade 11s worked on their creativity by focusing on popcorn to reveal their hidden textures and patterns using a drawing medium of their choice. 🍿Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Gr. 10s worked on review of the elements and principles of design this week ✂️ Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Grade 11 students working on their macro art. Can’t wait to see the final pieces Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


We have been studying the human eye this week. Examining its form and structure students have developed an understanding of anatomy and proportions/shape. While working on symmetry they have also refined their skills in realistic drawing! Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Thinking about how the body moves in space. After identifying the action line, gr.11s worked on creating their gesture figures using C and S curves to show the twists and energy using conte on manila. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario #drawing #lines #conte #tcdsb #smca #gestured


Drawing from life to work on observational skills. Real objects allow students to study how light interacts with surfaces and also providing a tactile experience that can inspire creativity and enhance their connection to the subject Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Working in 3D to develop a sense of depth and volume. These students are are working on creating figures in proportion while physically connecting with their work to give them a deeper understanding of texture & form. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


SMCA open house this evening! Come to room 120 to visit the Visual Arts studio Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario

Studying the Good Shepherd imagery alongside the mosaics of San Vitale today offered students a view into early Christian art, symbolism &stylistic transitions. Students studied the development from private, coded imagery to public iconography. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Some Halloween fun with watercolour @tcdsb Toronto Catholic District School Board_RDAddario


When imagination meets tactile creation! Grade 11s embracing the creative process and have brought their figures to life. Ready to be fired! 🔥Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Some of our realistic portraits completed. Students worked on symmetry and facial structures using their observational skills and patience! Well done gr. 10s 👏Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Grade 11s have been studying human anatomy and working on skills to enhance form and create correct proportions and relationships between human body parts. Large scale figurative drawings: 24 x 30, graphite on cartridge paper. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Thank you to these student volunteers who participated in todays SMCA ceremony to commemorate or veterans and those who gave their lives. With gratitude and commitment to peace. Lest we forget. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Gr. 9s glazing their clay tiles ready to be fired up in our kiln next week! 🔥🔥 Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario



Congratulations to my grade 11 student Gabriela O. for being one of the winners in this years Angel Foundation Christmas card contest! Christmas cards can be purchased on the AFL website now 🎄❄️ Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario The Angel Foundation


Grade 11s working on their expressive portraits in acrylic. Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario


Grade 10 street art, watercolour and fine liner on cold press Toronto Catholic District School Board Robert D’Addario
