Trompe L'Oeil

Trompe L'Oeil

Ron Isaacs

What is Trompe L'Oeil and in what ways can learning about Trompe L'Oeil and its techniques be beneficial to a student who wants a career in the art world?


Research/Curating:  If students Google search, they can get the definition of Trompe L'Oeil, as well as information on how to create a Trompe L'Oeil artwork, artists who have used the technique, and Trompe L'Oeil job opportunities.  Once students find this information, they can blog about the information that was found.

A few websites that give Trompe L'Oeil information:

          Definition                            Interior Design opportunity                    How to create Trompe L'oeil         


           Julian Beever- artist             Trompe L'oeil in Fashion                              Trompe L'oeil movieset



Below are examples of Trompe L'Oeil pieces as well as links to even more examples(yay for the visual peeps!).  Some of these pieces are paintings, murals, and fashion (that's right people- one can create Trompe L'Oeil on fabric).

                                       
                                        DIY Trompe L'oeil Fashion

Simple totes transformed into Trompe L'Oeil totes.  Now that is what I call smart design.

                                                                                           

            Brain scrambling examples

These images may be a little confusing at first, but give them a chance and you will be amazed!












           



           Pinterest- Trompe L'Oeil images

There are so many Trompe L'Oeil examples on Pinterest.  You will find paintings, murals, and fashion pieces here.

Tie It Together

A list of how I might use social media platforms in my art class:

Pinterest

*  Make separate boards with images for individual lessons, for example a Trompe L'oeil board full of images that show the technique and famous artists who have used it.  Connect my iPad or mac to my projector and show these images to students.
*  Students could set up a Pinterest account and create their own board with images of art that they would use for inspiration.  They could add these in their board throughout the year and it's nice that the images are all in one place on Pinterest.
*  Students can take a picture of their work and add it onto Pinterest.
*  Find "how to" video clips and pictures of art making and craft making processes.  Students can view these as well.

Facebook

*  Create a group for a specific art class or NAHS.

Edmodo

*  Discussion question for my students about a film they watched on a specific artist.
*  Load images of student work on Edmodo for all to see, including parents.

picmonkey.com

*  Students can take a picture of each piece of artwork and make a collage out of them.

Do the numbers matter to you?

Honestly, I think it depends what I'm posting when it comes to whether I care how many people "like" what I post on Facebook.  If I post something that has real significance to me, then yeah, I would like to get a lot of "likes." However, for the most part, I could care less how many people "like" what I post.  I'm posting something just to post it, not to see how many people I can get to like it.  I do not keep track of my friend count.  I don't understand how people can have 1000 friends on Facebook.  I have no desire to be friends with people that I have only known for two days and know that I will never see again.  And don't get me started on people who "friend" people they've never met- makes no sense!  I do not have a "follow" group of people and I find it kind of creepy.
I think that majority of my students care very much about the number of people who "like" what they post.  I have heard students discuss in my classroom how many likes they got and I've heard students get very upset about not getting a lot of likes. I think it's probably split down the middle when it comes to students keeping track of how many Facebook friends they have.  I think its a numbers game for half of them and will friend anyone that they can.

Social Media

I think that social media has brought people closer together.  I grew up a military brat and have had the opportunity to make friends all over the world.  It it were not for social media, like Facebook, I would not be able to keep in touch with my friends as often as I can.  Also, it's nice to keep in touch with a few former  students who have graduated and to see how they are growing up.

Short Girl Problems

I was always the same height as my friends up until about the 8th grade.  That was the year that everyone continued to grow except me.  Since then, I am reminded on a daily basis from students, co-workers (Abbott), and friends just how short I really am.  This vertical challenge that I have to live with has caused many problems.  Here are my top five:

Short Girl Problem #1:  People assume you're younger than you really are.  Really people??  Do you honestly think that because I'm short I must be much younger?!  I guess this means all the tall people look older than they are (Abbott).

Short Girl Problem #2:  The sun visor in the car doesn't help while driving.  This is a serious problem in Arizona.

Short Girl Problem #3:  Going to a concert and the tallest people in the venue are standing in front of you.

Short Girl Problem #4:  Having to constantly grab the step stool throughout the house.

Short Girl Problem #5:  When people high-five over your head.