Current Projects!

  Here are some current projects. Please practice or add onto these ideas at home!

  

Grade 1 - Line Design Fish  - in progress
Focus : I can create art from real and imaginary sources of inspiration.
             I can use a variety of lines and patterns in an artwork.

Inspiration : Paul Klee, Coral Reef fish, inside ideas!!



                                                         Grade 2 - Line Design Painting

  

Focus : I can recognize and use horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines.
             I can use a variety of lines and patterns in an artwork.

Inspiration : Paul Klee, the lines around the art room, and inside ideas!



 

 

 

Grade 3 - Paul Klee Animal with Word Art Background

 

Focus : I can recognize and use good craftsmanship (neatness, care) in artwork.
             I can use contrast (light and dark areas) nicely in my artwork.  

Inspiration : Paul Klee animals and letter art, and inside ideas!

Word art background. Animals are in progress!

 

Grades 4 and 5 - "Art is a Window to Myself" symbol

 





Grades 4 and 5 are completing a visual symbol which represents themselves. This symbol will be added to a mural called "Art is a Window to Myself". Grades 4 and 5 artists have been doing an amazing job of designing something that will let any viewers know important things about them. It was a challenge because of the limitations I gave them : limited size and palette. They will be adding their symbol to a mural throughout the year.

 

Here is my example of a visual symbol which combined two elements to represent what I like ( painting and the sea)

 

Contemporary Artist - Jason Messinger

Grades 4 & 5 are starting a new project, inspired by the contemporary American artist Jason Messinger. We looked at his small square paintings, in particular. We noticed how the artist used tints and shades, and how he used simplified or abstract designs. Grades 4 & 5 artists will also be making simple paintings with their own mixed tints and shades!


http://jasonmessingerart.com/home.html

Starfall Art Gallery

I am adding a new link in the Awesome Links section. This is a great site for extending learning online, and it's fun! You can learn about the following artists : Vincent Van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Gaugin, Marc Chagall, Ernie Barnes, and Dorothy Strait. Enjoy!
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-b/art/load.htm?f