Collage with beeswax, raffia, paint, burlap, random flowers, paint markers, copper foil
The students learned how to identify realistic, abstract and non-objective art. The 3/4s worked on a non-objective graphite drawing. Using only shapes, lines, texture and value the students drew an interesting non-objective design. Non-objective art is art that has no recognizable objects. Value in art is the degree of lightness or darkness. The students completed a value scale using pencil. They learned how to create contrast by placing dark shades next to light shades, rough texture next to smooth texture … Read more…
This was a yarn bomb in my city!! Check out the video. It is awesome! http://www.wrn.com/2010/09/knit-wits-yarn-bomb-state-street-video/
Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, stencils, foam stamps, muslin fabric, fake leaf, spray paint The best part about being an art teacher? Being able to play around with art materials all day to test out new things! Does anyone know if there is any “safer” spray paint that kids can use that doesn’t have fumes?
Here is another Halloween lesson I borrowed from a website long ago. I do not remember where it is from. Halloween Silhouettes for Kindergartners1. Create a wash of sunset colors on paper. 2. Cut out spooky images using black, orange and white paper.3. Glue to background.
I have been busy making art. Most of it ends up being scrapbook type pages or random collages. Here are two examples. I’m SO excited.. my sister-in-law gave me her old sewing machine that she never uses. It is a huge improvement on my other sewing machine that didn’t work! And here’s Daria in her elephant Halloween costume!
The 5th/6th graders made fabric and fiber representations of microorganisms. This is a great tie-in to Science class. These are actually going to be displayed in a real art exhibition! To make a fiber microorganism, the 5/6s are cutting a large piece of felt into a desired shape. Then, they are layering other shapes of patterned fabric or solid color felt on top. These shapes are glued together and were embellished with stitching, beading and sequins (if desired.) The students … Read more…
These were made by 3rd graders. We learned about radial balance and patterns. To make a radial design, use a compass to draw 5-6 circles around a center point. Draw shapes and patterns around the rings. Color in some of the shapes solidly with black markers. Color can be added or just small black lines and patterns.
Mixed media collage in progress What should I do with these stenciled and sprayed papers? Maybe some scrapbook pages?
Trees in the Style of Piet Mondrian-–The 4th/5th graders drew trees to complement their studies in Science class. How can line be used creatively to make a stylized picture? How can we capture a mood using color? How can oil pastels be used effectively? These are the questions we will explore during this unit. Theyhad a color mixing and blending review. They learned to use line creatively and made stylized art. Piet Mondrian’s abstract trees were viewed:
I got this idea from someone else’s blog. I can’t remember who, so if it is your idea, claim it! Print your thumprint using blank ink. Use a black marker to turn it into a spider. Use the black marker to draw other designs to make a Halloween card.
An apple explosion! Apple Tree Painting Step One: Pass out watercolor paper to kindergartners. Step Two: Write name on back! Step Three: Demonstrate drawing a tree with brown crayon. Add branches. Color grass with crayons. Step Four: Watercolor paint the sky with blue paints. Next Day: Step One: Sponge paint various shades of green on the branches. Step Two: Paint apples with red paint. Use your fingertips to make dots.
