Third Grade "The Scream"

Third Grade students viewed art work that showed emotion. We looked at a variety of work from different artists to show how the style of their art could reflect an emotion that they were feeling. Students then recreated their own version of Edvard Munch's "The Scream", but added their own self portrait in the foreground. Always one of my favorite paintings!

Kannapolis Christmas Card Display

Kannapolis Parks and Rec. contacted local schools to enter a Giant Christmas card display contest. A group of fifth grade art club students  painted this amazing mural on a large sheet of plywood for the contest. Students drafted ideas on sketch paper and then combined their ideas to make this awesome piece. Our work was displayed during the Christmas season in the park at Kannapolis.

Fifth Grade Banyan Trees

Fifth Grade students learned about the Banyan Tree. We talked about symbolism and how some cultures believe the banyan tree represents everlasting life. Students painted their tree with black acrylic paint. Oil pastels were used to complete the work and to add a reflection.

Beautiful work 5th Grade !

4th Grade Day of the Dead Masks

 Fourth Grade students learned about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. They created their own interesting Day of the Dead skull using symmetry and a variety of line designs and patterns. Students completed their work with markers and construction paper crayons. 

First Grade Rainbow Robots

First Grade students viewed and discussed a collection of Nam June Paik's robot sculptures. They used geometric shapes to build the first part of their drawings and then added details with a variety of shapes and line designs. Students had to think of a job that their robots could help them with; some robots help them paint, some to jump rope, some to clean their rooms and others to do their homework. They colored with crayons and painted the background using the rainbow colors in correct ROYGBIV order.

Some of my favorite pieces yet!

Third Grade Clay Bird Ornaments

Third Graders created these bird clay ornaments with stencils and rubber stamps to add texture. Students used acrylic paint and glitter glaze to add the color to their cute birds. An Art teacher in our county shared this lesson at one of our monthly meetings, it was so cute I couldn't pass up the chance to make them! They are very silly and sweet little birds!

Fifth Grade Georgia O'keefe Inspired Works

Fifth Grade students viewed and discussed the work of Georgia O'Keefe. Students drew their own leaf or flower design, making the composition fill the entire page. They first used glue to cover their pencil lines. When the glue was dry, students used metallic markers over top the glue to add a shiny effect. Students then chose a color family from the color wheel and blended them together with chalk. They are truly stunning works of art!