5TH GRADE: COMPLEMENTARY COLOR CREATURES

This was one of the coolest projects! And they are so wonderful!!

Students began by drawing half of a creatures head on the fold to create a symmetrical picture. They added details such as eyes and cool designs. Students traced over the pencil lined with black crayon.

 To transfer their design to the other half of their paper, students folded the paper so the drawing was on the inside. The outside of the paper was rubbed with a hard object the transfer the crayon to the other half.

Students chose a pair of complementary color pastels to color their creatures.

 Students cut out the creatures. The nose was cut and taped up to create the opening for the mouth. A metallic piece of paper was added to the mouth opening.

4TH GRADE: ORIGAMI

 4th grade had so much fun creating Origami Frogs!! Student learned that following and reading directions and patience are the key to successful Origami.

 Many symbols appear in Origami directions and it is important to learn what the symbols mean. Precise folding is also important while creating Origami.

 Students added personal touches.

A jumping frog!!!

3RD GRADE: PASTEL PUMPKIN STILL-LIFE

 

 Students began by sketching the still-life with white chalk on black paper.

 They made sure to add curved lines to help the pumpkin look real.

 Glue was added over the chalk lines. When the glue dried, it helped keep the shape of the pumpkins and gourds.

 Student used chalk pastels to color their artwork.

 Students were encouraged to use at least 2 colors on each object to help show the light and dark areas on the objects. They turned out beautifully!!!

2ND GRADE: TEXTURED LIZARDS

 Students learned about lizards and that they like to live where it is hot! They also learned how to draw them!! First students used line and shape to create their lizards body, head, eyes, legs and toes!

 Students learned that artist can show texture on a flat piece of paper by repeating various lines. They gave their lizards lots of cool texture!!

 Next, students colored them in with bright colors! A colorful background was added with lines to show that the lizard was moving!

1ST GRADE: KANDINSKY LINE

 1st grade students looked at abstract art from artist Wassily Kadinsky to create their newest artwork.

They began by using liquid watercolor on rice paper to create beautiful designs.

 Next, students tore the rice paper into pieces and glued the pieces to a background.

 Lines were added next with black sharpie.

 It was finished with glitter!!!!

To learn more about Wassily Kandinsky visit: http://www.wassily-kandinsky.org/

4th GRADE: OP ART

 4th grade students studied artwork by Op Artists Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely. Op Artists try to trick your eye and make it look like an optical illusion. Students loved looking at this style of art!!


They began by drawing the circle in pencil and then added curved lines so that it looks rounded or like a sphere.

 After the lines were drawn on the sphere, they drew a checkerboard background. The background made the sphere look like it was popping off of the page!

 Students chose a contrasting color to fill in every other square to create the checkerboard pattern. Neatness was encouraged.

Students finished by adding a shadow with artist charcoal to help pop the sphere off of the page.

To learn more about Op Art visit: http://www.op-art.co.uk/