Kindergarten The Dot

In Kindergarten art, we are exploring different ways to add paint to our pictures. On day one of this project, students trace 6 different size "dots" on their paper and practice drawing a different line design in each. Students learn how to paint with their paintbrushes and paint with 6 different colors. The following week we read the story, "The Dot", and connect with the idea that Vashti could make all different dots with lots of different colors. Student then stamp dots of a variety of sizes to their painting with found objects. We use sticks, cups, toilet paper rolls, wooden blocks and marker caps. Student loved being able to use different things to create art that we wouldn't normally use! These are one of my favorite Kinder projects! They are so fun and expressive, all with DOTS!

5th Radial Names

In fifth grade we viewed and discussed the characteristics of stained glass windows, focusing on the Rose Window of the Notre Dame Cathedral in France. We noticed that the panes of glass repeated over and over again. We drew our names and then used tracing paper to make a mirror reflection. We repeated this over and over again, using the tracing paper to help transfer the name. Students then chose colors that would repeat in a circle. As they continue to add color, their name is less noticeable. Can you figure out who these great artists are?

Fourth Grade Pop Up Symmetry

Fourth Graders created symmetry in their work by repeating colors of folded paper and creating a pattern that repeats in each corner. Students are always impressed with the pop out quality to this lesson. I usually add a math connection by having students estimate how many post its they think it will take to complete their project. They all write the number on the back before they begin. At the end we check to see who was the closest.

First Grade Cityscapes

First grade students used a variety of Geometric shapes to "build" their drawn city. Most was colored with crayon and paint added to the background.

Fourth Grade Giraffes

Fourth Grade artists learned how to draw a portrait of a Giraffe up close. We used colored pencils with overlapping colors to add the texture of the giraffes body. It's great to view the giraffes up close for a more interesting composition and perspective. Awesome work!

Second Grade Castles

Second Grade Artist used Grey paper and folded it in half to make a symmetrical cut for the beginning of their castle. They used the scraps from the first cut to make the side towers. They could use other scraps to build onto their castle as well. We learned interesting cutting techniques to add pop open windows and doors. We learned how to draw a basic dragon to add to the castle with other fairy tale elements. We tried to add shadows as well to the bricks, some are more obvious than others! Still working on perfecting this lesson.....they are pretty great though! 

New School Year!

Hey!
I have not been posting very much, but now is the time to get back into it! I am hoping to add some new images over the weekend. My students are currently working on their Square One art fundraiser projects, and have been doing a great job! I am excited to begin new projects this next rotation.
So far, it has been an amazing year! Keep checking in for new posts!