Thursday, September 26, 2013

Falling into Autumn

Where has September gone?!  Time sure does fly when you're keeping busy.  I have some photos I wanted to share of some fabulous works that caught my eye in the art room during the last week or so...

A gorgeous tissue paper collage by a second grader at RWE
I love this adorable handprint fish by one of our kindergarteners!

The fifth graders learned SO MUCH during out portraiture unit.
 This is just one example of the great work I saw from them.

1st grade was working on family portraits for square 1 and
 I thought this happy family turned out just lovely!




I've also seen some eye-catching fashions in my room lately...


(thanks Mom, these shirts make me feel AWESOME!!! :) )


And I'll leave you with this hilarious and uplifting video message from none other than Kid President:


And one for the Moms!


Have a great weekend!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Classroom Update: A Rainbow of Portraits

We kicked off the school year in the art room learning about self-portraiture.  For grades k-2, we defined "portrait" and went over basic parts of a portrait.  




 In grades 3-5 we did a preliminary sketch before the unit, then spent a lot of time learning about facial proportions and portrait guidelines.  The students were amazed at the difference between their first sketch and the one they completed after the lesson!  You can see examples in your child's sketchbook.


 This week, we are completing a final mini self portrait.  Each student in every grade level completed a mini self portrait, and each grade level had a different color in which they executed a monochromatic portrait.  Our plan is to display these in our art hallway to create a rainbow of faces.  So far, the younger grades have completed their portraits and I have the cool colors hanging up already...


Within the next week or so, grades 3-5 will complete their final drawings, and they will join the display as well.  It will be so amazing to see every student represented in one giant exhibition!  I'll be sure to post photos as soon as it is complete.

In the coming weeks, we will be working on our Square 1 art pieces, and during the month of October we will be celebrating National Heritage History month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) and learning about Dia De Los Muertos!