Creating artwork on the computer is not a new phenomenon but Myoats is a Web 2.0 site that has made it a bit easier and more affordable.
Myoats is a wonderful Web 2.0 tool used for creating works of art. At first it appeared as a great tool for drawing only patterns and shapes, but the more that I explored it, the more that I could do with it. This site can also be used to create original drawings of all sorts ranging from simple patterns to much more complicated works. One of the things I liked most about Myoats is that it can be used for students of all ages from elementary school through college and beyond. I followed some of the links, such as the Most Liked. There were some amazing creations that could surely rival the best digital artists.
Myoats is a wonderful Web 2.0 tool used for creating works of art. At first it appeared as a great tool for drawing only patterns and shapes, but the more that I explored it, the more that I could do with it. This site can also be used to create original drawings of all sorts ranging from simple patterns to much more complicated works. One of the things I liked most about Myoats is that it can be used for students of all ages from elementary school through college and beyond. I followed some of the links, such as the Most Liked. There were some amazing creations that could surely rival the best digital artists.
It is a fairly easy program to use and learn. For example, I created the image above in only a few seconds without the use of tutorials. The more I delve into it, the better artwork I know I can create. I would like to use this website in my classroom for lessons about digital art. I do not doubt that my students would enjoy using it as a creation tool. They will also be able to show off their artistic talents to anyone willing and able to view their art. This tool can help them harness their digital art skills to a whole new level. Artists all have their medium of preference. This will broaden the spectrum for my students. Some like pencil, some like paint and hopefully some will like digital art. This Web 2.0 tool will definitely be an essential part of my art class.
Judy -
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share with me/us/the blogosphere-at- large this resource.
As it appears, and as you so matter-of-factly describe, this tool will no doubt prove invaluable in writing lesson plans that may/may not involve digital art. Kudos for your new, aesthetic discovery, and exposing me/us/the blogosphere-at-large to it!
As I write these words, however, please know I have not yet taken any firsthand time to see just how it works - but believe me I will! As you allude, one need not be an artist to appreciate how it functions and what it allows a given user to do. That, dear, is incredibly important! (At least for me, as I fit that profile.) In fact, I think many of us do.
Nonetheless, I have always maintained that anyone can create art, and it seems as if this website - and your description of it - nicely testifies to that.
I sincerely look forward to seeing how you use this Web 2.0 tool in your work environment. Perhaps when you do, you could post a virtual classroom portfolio (Or video?) on your blog for me/us/the blogosphere-at-large to see examples of the masterpieces it creates.
(Just I thought...)
But one I think YOU should consider! :-)
Kindly,
Jeet Chadha
"The function of the artist is to express reality as felt." - Abstract Expressionist, Robert Motherwell