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Magic Gems
We learned:
-How to draw 3 dimensional shapes
-the meanings of different colors
-about analagous colors
-How to draw 3 dimensional shapes
-the meanings of different colors
-about analagous colors
Clay Elephants
Square One Art- Student Choice
Aquarium Perspective
We learned:
-the basics of perspective
-how to draw in one point perspective
-how to draw various ocean creatures
-the basics of perspective
-how to draw in one point perspective
-how to draw various ocean creatures
Jim Dine Paintbrushes
We learned:
-how to practice observational drawing skills
-about the artist Jim Dine
-techniques for making shadows and using watercolor paint
Lesson from 2ArtChambers
-how to practice observational drawing skills
-about the artist Jim Dine
-techniques for making shadows and using watercolor paint
Lesson from 2ArtChambers
Bears in Sweaters
We learned how to use lines to show texture. We practiced studio habits like grit and attention to detail. We used Pattern and Color to create a pleasing (or not so pleasing) composition on the sweater.
Lesson from 2ArtChambers
Lesson from 2ArtChambers
Jen Aranyi inspired Landscapes
Students learned how to show depth of space by adding different kinds of lines to their artwork. It lesson was amazing because they started out thinking they could never do it, but the results were incredible!
This is a popular one with many art teachers, orginally inspired by the artist Jen Aranyi and teacher Cassie Stephens.
This is a popular one with many art teachers, orginally inspired by the artist Jen Aranyi and teacher Cassie Stephens.
Hot Names in Cool Places
We Learned:
-about the elusive street artist, Banksy
-about warm and cool colors
-the 7 different types of graffiti
-how to incorporate balance, contrast and emphasis into our artwork
-how to communicate something about ourselves through our artwork
lesson from Art with Mrs. Nguyen
-about the elusive street artist, Banksy
-about warm and cool colors
-the 7 different types of graffiti
-how to incorporate balance, contrast and emphasis into our artwork
-how to communicate something about ourselves through our artwork
lesson from Art with Mrs. Nguyen
Romero Britto inspired self portraits
We learned:
-about facial proportions
-different colored pencil techniques
-about the artist Pop Artist Romero Britto
lesson from Cassie Stephens
-about facial proportions
-different colored pencil techniques
-about the artist Pop Artist Romero Britto
lesson from Cassie Stephens
Zentangle Animals
We learned:
-how to mix tints and shades from one hue
-how to combine shapes and lines to make a design
-how to vary different values to make an interesting composition
-how to mix tints and shades from one hue
-how to combine shapes and lines to make a design
-how to vary different values to make an interesting composition
Past Projects
Reduction Printmaking
We learned:
-about the very tricky process of reduction printmaking
-basic printmaking skills
-how to identify positive and negative space in printmaking
Project from Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists
-about the very tricky process of reduction printmaking
-basic printmaking skills
-how to identify positive and negative space in printmaking
Project from Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists
Stained Glass Windows
We learned:
-about stained glass in art history
-to compare/contrast modern stained glass with classic stained glass
-new techniques with pastels to create a "window"
-what analogous, complementary and primary color schemes are
-about stained glass in art history
-to compare/contrast modern stained glass with classic stained glass
-new techniques with pastels to create a "window"
-what analogous, complementary and primary color schemes are
Charley Harper Collage
We learned:
-about the graphic artist Charley Harper
-that Charley Harper used a style called “minimal realism”
-where the sun may cast shadows
-how to work with multiple media
-about the graphic artist Charley Harper
-that Charley Harper used a style called “minimal realism”
-where the sun may cast shadows
-how to work with multiple media
A Million Dreams for the World We're Gonna Make
5th Graders had the unique opportunity to design their own project with the theme, "A Million Dreams." There were many different interpretations and the art room buzzed with excitement as students engaged in the art-making process. Their work will be displayed during 5th grade graduation while the choir sings.