October 21 Early Dismissal
Art Adventures:
October Art Adventures for fourth and fifth grades will be meeting from 2:30-3:45 on: Wednesday, October 28th
Poster Contest?!?!?!
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois are sponsoring a poster contest! The theme is 'Do Your Part, Be Water Smart'. Posters have been delivered and winners will be announced in November!
Mystery Artist Clues for October
1. Born on September 7, 1860, this artist grew up on a farm in Greenwich, New York and lived to the age of 101. Throughout her long life she witnessed amazing historic events and inventions including the automobile, airplane, Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
2. Since she did not begin her career as an artist until she was in her seventies, many only know this artist and her artwork by her nickname. Her paintings often had themes surrounding fairy tales, nursery rythmes, and seasonal themes including the painting, Thankgiving Turkey (displayed in art room and is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
3. Although this folk artist never went to art school, she taught herself to paint. Her paintings showed her love for the rural life and countryside while using brushstrokes that resembled needlepoints.
First Grade: Nez Perce Native American Bags- Students will be learning about the Northwestern Nez Perce Tribe and their hand-woven cornhusk bags. We will begin creating our own paper woven bags by cutting our warps and learning about weaving techniques called wefts and tabby.
Second Grade: Sunday Afternoon with George- We will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte. Students will be creating their landscapes by sketching their ideal park and painting with the pointillist style.
Third Grade: Japanese Landscapes- We will begin discussing the Japanese culture and landscapes. We will review the differences between landscapes, portraits, still life, and abstract art. We will continue our landscapes by creating the skies with chalk pastels. Classes on early dismissal day will create Japanese origami.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits- Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We are going to finish this week and introduce the artist M.C. Escher for our new project!!
Fifth Grade: American Gothic Parodies- Students will learn about the artist Grant Wood and his style of Regionalism. Students will create their own American Gothic Parody. Our goal is to finish this week and begin learning about artist, Andy Warhol!!!
Art Folder #7
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
At the age of 35, Paul Gauguin left his successful job as a stockbroker to devote himself to painting. In 1891, he went to Tahiti in search of a simpler life. This unspoiled island in the South Pacific inspired Gauguin to produce bolder, more colorful works.
Where would you go if you could choose one location to spark your creativity? Please describe this place.
