building off of last week, try drawing a slightly more complicated structure. the japanese pagoda utilizes curves which are a bit harder to make symmetrical than straight lines. once you are finished, you will have infinite ways to color in your pagoda. thank you to kathy barbro for endless resources!
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HI! i made a tutorial for drawing the leaning tower of pisa. this was super fun and i hope you enjoy!
Materials: paper pencil eraser blue, yellow, light green, dark green pencils (optional) thank you to artprojectsforkids.org |
painting leaves and flowers is a favorite project for art teachers. it can teach symmetry, color theory, still life observation. but really, it's just fun! this lesson was assembled by online crafter Patty Palmer. her lesson is perfect!
materials:
construction paper. any paper you have is also fine!
tempera paint or watercolor or colored pencils or crayons
Scissors
optional: glue and glitter. like i said, PATTY PALMER is a super-crafter and glitter is never optional for her.
construction paper. any paper you have is also fine!
tempera paint or watercolor or colored pencils or crayons
Scissors
optional: glue and glitter. like i said, PATTY PALMER is a super-crafter and glitter is never optional for her.
for flowers, start in the center of the page and radiate out. you can have smooth transitions from one color to the next. or try a smooth blend from one color to the next. this can be done whether you are using paint, crayons, or other media. hopefully you can find some flowers in your surroundings to sketch different flower shapes. |
example of a complete work, either painted on one surface or assembled and collaged
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and just for good meausure, i'm including patty's original tutorial. i recommend checking out her deep space sparkle universe. |
the lesson on the left is something i would typically use with this gradeband. i've made my own how-to tutorials and many others are readily availbale online. i drAW each STEP AND STUDENTS FOLLOW. I MAY SHOW STUDENTS THE FINAL PRODUCT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE LESSON. parents, i ask for your feedback. what would be most helpful to you? posting this for you to share with your child? a video of me drawing this? would you like for me to teach a live google meet session? your feedback will help me develop the best lessons and make it possible to meet the needs of your family. if you feel overwhelmed by other core classes or concerns, please share that as well. email me any time with your input. Thanks! Mr. Parker [email protected] |
HI PARENTS! I DESIGN EACH LESSON FOR YOU TO LEARN QUICKLY AND SET UP YOUR CHILD TO WORK semi-INDEPENDENTLY. I LEARNED ABOUT PAPER QUILLING FROM A WONDERFUL STUDENT WHO MADE THIS CARD -------> WHAT I FIND MOST EXCITING IS THAT ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND THE BASICS, you can rapidly move to more complex designs. Who doesn't like twirling up stripS of paper? i know i do. GLUE THEM TO A BACKGROUND. |
materials: paper scissors glue cardboard/construction paper (optional) |
the first image below uses a heart frame. the second are cirlce frames. the third starts to use multiple frames. and the fourth shows how far you can go!
I discovered the sculptor Andy Goldsworthy in college through the book Hand to Earth. Goldsworthy works only with materials found in the environments where he builds his stunningly beautiful sculptures. Yet a key piece of his art is that it is temporary, designed to decay over time.
“Movement, change, light, growth and decay are the lifeblood of nature, the energies that I try to tap through my work. I need the shock of touch, the resistance of place. Nature is in a state of change and that change is the key to understanding. I want my art to be sensitive and alert to changes in material, season and weather. Each work grows, stays, decays. Transience in my work reflects what I find in nature.” — Andy Goldsworthy |
GOLDSWORTHY HAS INSPIRED MY “GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY” APPROACH TO ART AND I THINK HIS views OF IMPERMANENCE AND CHANGE ARE SO POWERFUL WHEN PAIRED WITH HIS delicate and beautiful INSTALLATIONS. HIS MESSAGE CAN HELP YOUNG ARTISTS CONNECT TO NATURE AND LEARN THAT THE PROCESS OF MAKING ART IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE FINAL PRODUCT. MAKE YOUR ART. RELEASE IT TO THE WORLD. MAKE YOUR NEXT PIECE! |
below is a taste of Goldsworthy's mesmerizing art.
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this is one of the many documentaries about goldsworthy that can be found online. |
now you are ready to make your own sculpture! This short video shows how to create your own sculpture inspired by the works of andy Goldsworthy. Materials can be gathered outside or within your own dwelling if necessary. Notice how the artist starts her piece from the center and builds out. this is a good way to start. have fun and send photos of your work to [email protected] |
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Parents, this is the best video i could find to make your own clay with basic household products. It's only a few minutes long and ruth post adds developmental background and includes clever games like clay pictionary. Enjoy!
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Illustrator Mo Williams has been releasing a series called "Lunch doodles" which invites kids to learn about his process and to create whimsical drawings with him. He's up to nine episodes so there's a lot of fun stuff to discover here! SHARE THOUGHTS, ARTWORK, AND ART INSPIRATION TO [email protected] |
october
february
in keeping with the philosophy that our youngest students can artistically keep pace, our kindergarten and first graders will engage in most of the same lessons as OUR OLDEST STUDENTS. They will create washes, blend colors, and work off original sketches. with this initial practice round complete, we are off to a great start!
in keeping with the philosophy that our youngest students can artistically keep pace, our kindergarten and first graders will engage in most of the same lessons as OUR OLDEST STUDENTS. They will create washes, blend colors, and work off original sketches. with this initial practice round complete, we are off to a great start!
January
students continue to identify the smaller shapes that make up complex forms. we have also been exploring foreground and background from an aerial perspective. here is a complex and fun drawing of a frog on a lily pad made by one of our first graders
students continue to identify the smaller shapes that make up complex forms. we have also been exploring foreground and background from an aerial perspective. here is a complex and fun drawing of a frog on a lily pad made by one of our first graders
our youngest students also had the opportunity to try their hand at portrait drawing. Here is an EXERCISE completed just before winter break.
October:
We've been drawing, cutting, gluing, and exploring all the basic shapes and tools. We could keep building and transforming these shapes (I see flowers in these!) but it's time to move on to more complex shapes.
We've been drawing, cutting, gluing, and exploring all the basic shapes and tools. We could keep building and transforming these shapes (I see flowers in these!) but it's time to move on to more complex shapes.
september:
we are diving right in with scissors and glue to explore how shapes create positive and negative spaces. Students are identifying and creating basic shapes (triangles, squares, circles) and manipulating these positive spaces to make negative spaces. the added bonus is the tactile element which helps students intuitively understand negative space. this simple project taps into deeper concepts that will benefit students in the coming years.
we are diving right in with scissors and glue to explore how shapes create positive and negative spaces. Students are identifying and creating basic shapes (triangles, squares, circles) and manipulating these positive spaces to make negative spaces. the added bonus is the tactile element which helps students intuitively understand negative space. this simple project taps into deeper concepts that will benefit students in the coming years.
April:
First graders working on their Scribble Cats. So many styles are emerging!
First graders working on their Scribble Cats. So many styles are emerging!
march:
integrating with classroom pursuits has led students to drawing Arctic Animals. This was drawn by a kindergartener named edie...
integrating with classroom pursuits has led students to drawing Arctic Animals. This was drawn by a kindergartener named edie...
february:
students are working on their motor and observation skills by creating some sketches inspired by the book "Smudge" by clare turlay newberry. for this assignment, neatness definitely doesn't count. this sketch is, amazingly, by a kindergarten student named raina. it is so much fun to observe what the little ones bring to the table...
students are working on their motor and observation skills by creating some sketches inspired by the book "Smudge" by clare turlay newberry. for this assignment, neatness definitely doesn't count. this sketch is, amazingly, by a kindergarten student named raina. it is so much fun to observe what the little ones bring to the table...
January:
Continuing our theme of finding inspiration from books suggested by the wonderful Ms. Esme, students are challenging themselves to make more complex collages. "eating the alphabet" has given us a wealth of options to choose from as we look for fruits that require a multi-step approach to assemble. here is a sneak peak of what we have so far...
Continuing our theme of finding inspiration from books suggested by the wonderful Ms. Esme, students are challenging themselves to make more complex collages. "eating the alphabet" has given us a wealth of options to choose from as we look for fruits that require a multi-step approach to assemble. here is a sneak peak of what we have so far...
november:
inspired by the book "fish eyes"by lois ehlert, students are learning about background/midground/foreground by creating these wonderful underwater collages. each element is hand drawn and pasted as students create depth and put a unique spin on their work. we're using scissors now - some students for the first time. these pieces look awesome!
inspired by the book "fish eyes"by lois ehlert, students are learning about background/midground/foreground by creating these wonderful underwater collages. each element is hand drawn and pasted as students create depth and put a unique spin on their work. we're using scissors now - some students for the first time. these pieces look awesome!
october:
Innovation was the goal when our students read "Scraps" and created torn paper flower collages. As students observed and critiqued each other's pieces, some truly beautiful works of art were created. Currently, students read "fish eyes" and are assembling more complex collages using paper, scissors, and glue. they are exploring the concept of background/midground/foreground. the art is looking fantastic and will be completed by Thanksgiving!
Innovation was the goal when our students read "Scraps" and created torn paper flower collages. As students observed and critiqued each other's pieces, some truly beautiful works of art were created. Currently, students read "fish eyes" and are assembling more complex collages using paper, scissors, and glue. they are exploring the concept of background/midground/foreground. the art is looking fantastic and will be completed by Thanksgiving!
our k through 3rd graders are learning about primary, secondary, and complementary color schemes. they are also getting a chance to show their personal styles. so far, i am blown away by the talent i'm seeing at every grade level. Expect to see the following piece at home or on the walls of our school soon...
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