1st Grade Self-Portraits

The first graders completed very vibrant self-portraits in oil pastel. We talked about dark black outlines to make things stand out as well as facial proportions, details and craftsmanship. Each one is unique just like the student who made it!

2nd Grade Weavings

2nd graders explored warm and cool colors in this project. They used warm colors to create one sheet of paper and cool colors for the other. Each student chose one color scheme to be cut up. They set up their papers as a loom and weaved the cut up strips into it. The results are stunning!

4th Grade Clay Faces

The 4th graders looked at artist Kimmy Cantrell and together we described his style of work. We talked about relief artwork and what relief means. The students were then given the assignment of making a clay relief face inspired by the artist. After the clay was fired, they used oil pastel to color directly on the clay. To finish the piece they covered the whole thing in black paint and rinsed it off. This is a technique that I had never tried before and I think they turned out great!

Spring Break!

When we return to school on March 25 check back for clay projects, 2nd grade weavings and much more!

Have a relaxing week off!

Kindergarten Self-Portraits

Kindergarteners learned about mixed media and self-portraits for this project. They used construction paper, markers, colored pencils and yarn to create a picture of themselves. Enjoy!

Happy (Abstract) Valentines Day

2nd Graders used toilet paper rolls to create a heart shaped stamp. They stamped their entire papers to create an abstract painting.  The stairwell looks very festive!

4th Grade Birch Trees

This is one of my favorite lessons to do with fourth grade. There are a lot of skills within this one project and the results are always impressive!

Fourth graders talked about warm and cool colors and chose one of the schemes for their sky. We then looked at birch trees and created them to go in the foreground. Finally, details and shadows were added with black paint to show a light source.

Jonathan

Alyssa

Jeffrey