Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Watercolor Landscapes by Grade 1

Our inspiration behind these was the landscape paintings of artist, David Hockney.  First graders filled each hillside with a different type of line design and then used oil pastel and watercolors to complete their artwork.





Bridge Paintings by Grade 2

To introduce this lesson, I showed students three Japanese woodblock prints that all depict different types of bridges.  Students envisioned their own bridge, made a sketch, and then created these vibrant final products using watercolors.





Wednesday, January 8, 2014

iPad Drawings by Grade 5

This is my second year doing this project, and the results are amazing once again!  Fifth graders photographed a still life using the iPad.  They used the app, Sketchbook Express to trace the contour lines of the photograph, and then erased the photo layer, leaving only the drawing.







Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Square 1 Art

Fifth graders picture below are working on colorful patterned peacock drawings for the Square 1 Fundrasier project.  All grades are participating and creating some great work in art class.  Keep an eye out in the Spring to order products featuring your student's drawing or painting!