Kinder art students are studying the element of color in art class. We started by looking at the artist Piet Mondrian, and watched this fun video that shows many of the Dutch artist's artworks:
https://youtu.be/iSCmWnIoRpI
Students then chose different sizes of rectangles and squares in the primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. Students arranged and glued the shapes to their white papers. The only thing missing were the black lines! Instead of drawing or painting the lines on, students printed them with pieces of cardboard and thick tempera paint. A new and fun way to add lines!
Check out the finished artwork here on Artsonia, our online student art museum!
http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=1012391
To start off a new school year in art Class, fourth and fifth grade artists are getting into their "artist state of mind" by reviewing the Elements of Art. Students arranged lines, shapes and colors in a repeated and planned way to create abstract patterns. These bright artworks will decorate the cover of their art sketchbooks, which we use all year long.
Check out all of the amazing designs at Artsonia, our online student museum!
5th Grade: http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=985881
4th Grade: http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=985870
5th Grade artists are working on their one-point perspective art galleries. Fifth Grade artists are creating the illusion of a three-dimensional room on a two-dimensional surface - paper! Students used six perspective techniques to help create their illusions: converging lines, overlapping, different sizes of objects, placement of objects, detail, and color. Students were able to choose what style of art was in the galleries as well as if they wanted to have a matching theme for the art. Outstanding attention to detail and color really invite viewers to take a closer look.
We are also using color and detail to help with perspective. The paintings that are closer appear to have darker, richer colors and more sharp detail, while the artworks on the back wall have fewer details and appear to be lighter and duller in color as well as a bit fuzzy. Students are having a great time creating the different artworks for their walls!
Check out the finished drawings at Artsonia, our online student museum:
http://www.artsonia.com/teachers/members/exhibits/artwork.asp?id=845331
First Grade students are also reviewing free form shapes. Students first had to cut out a free form shapes from a piece of paper, then trace it seven or more times onto a black paper, making sure to overlap the shape in a few areas. Next, students had to carefully trace their pencils lines with glue. The glue dried overnight, and the next class students added color with construction paper crayons. The glue dried clear, leaving behind the nice outlines of their free form shapes. The completed drawings make wonderful abstract art works!
We started our lesson distinguishing between three subjects in art: portraits, landscapes, and still lives. We discussed the differences between these subjects, and then students each got a photo of a Vincent Van Gogh painting. Students had to decide which subject category their particular painting belonged in. A few were tricky!
I searched for a real pumpkin, but alas, in early September none were to be found in Central Texas. I did find a rather realistic one from Michael's as a substitute. Students drew the pumpkin carefully, paying attention to the sections and how many they could see on one side of the pumpkin, as well as the free form shape of the stem. Then we divided the background into different shapes with lines.
On day three we talked about mixing white with a color to make a tint. Each student picked one color, and then we carefully mixed the color with white to get different tints. Students then added the tints to the lightest side of the pumpkin. Here are students mixing their tints. The next day we also mixed colors with black to make different shades. When the paintings are finished I will post a few photos, and post the link to the Artsonia exhibit page. Happy painting until then!
First Grade artists have been hard at work learning all about COLOR! We are creating our color books right now, and here are photos of students working on the color families: warm, cool and neutral colors. We also created our own color wheel and used primary colors to mix and create secondary colors. In addition we have studied the complementary colors, and the color order of the rainbow: ROY G. BIV. Look for these outstanding color theory books to come home just in time for the holidays!
