First grade was introduced to value and shading through drawing snowmen. We talked about things we might do to make a drawing look more 'realistic', about how light sources create shadows on objects. Students created their snowmen using oil pastels.
Students examined the still life paintings of artist Henri Matisse, looking at the unique patterns and colors he used. We also discussed the bold outlines that made the objects he painted stand out. Students created a coffee or tea cup in oil pastel, sitting on a table with a wallpaper patterned background. They then painted over their pastel lines, filling in the spaces around due to the wax resist technique which allows the lines to still be seen through the paint.
4th and 5th grade students worked on an individual and collaborative piece. The artwork is done separately but is meant to be displayed together as a whole. Because of this we talked about installation art, work that is meant to be displayed in a certain area.
Students used containers to trace the circles in white oil pastel. We then talked about reflective surfaces and how light and window light will curve with the shape of the surface. We also discussed that since these are bubbles they may have different colors within them as you see sometimes in puddles with oil. Turkeys in DisguiseFor Thanksgiving students discussed what Turkeys might do to disguise themselves during the holidays. What might these turkeys look like in costumes, hiding places, etc?
Classes at All Saints, St James, and St John schools have been busy at work these past few months so we've had a lot to do! We will be posting most of the updates and images of work that we've not been able to post. Unfortunately the City Hall Art Show opening had been cancelled but student work was displayed. We have images and a video walk-through from the Show. Stay tuned!
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