HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!!!!!!
January- 3rd grade Art Adventures (dates to follow soon...)
January 21 Registration due for Darien Woman's Club- Creative Youth Art Fair
January 31 Darien Woman's Club- Creative Youth Art Fair (see below for information)
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will continue learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge. Students will color their bridges with oil pastels.
2nd Grade- Legs of Degas: Students will continue learning about the artist, Edgar Degas and his French Impressionist style. We will begin creating our own 'Legs of Degas'. Students will finish sketching their shoes, clues and backgrounds.
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will continue learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright! Students will begin creating their own facades of their dream mansion.
4th Grade- MC. Escher Hands and Aboriginal Art: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing. Other classes that have finished their Escher projects will move on to study Aboriginal Art.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art Folder 11 (will be posted soon)
INFORMATION REGARDING:
The Darien Woman’s Club Charity Fund, Inc.
Presents the Creative Youth Art Fair of 2010
The Creative Youth Art Fair is an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculptures created by the youth of the Darien area that is sponsored by the Darien Woman’s Club Charity Fund, Inc. The exhibition will be held at Eisenhower Junior High School, 1410 75th Street, Darien, IL, on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Prizes and awards will be presented at 3:15pm. To enter the Art Fair: 1) Complete the Registration Form below and return as instructed below by January 21st and 2) Read all of the Rules and Regulations below before completing the Registration Form. Additional forms are available at the Indian Prairie Library lobby information display and on the DWC web page at www.darienwomansclub.org.
Rules and Regulations
1.Darien area youth age 4 years old through twelfth grade are eligible to enter by filling out a Registration Form and returning it to Heidi Ramirez, 1613 Heather Lane, Darien, IL 60561 (630 985-3813) postmarked by January 14th, or by dropping it off at the Indian Prairie Library in the drop box located in the lobby by January 21st before closing. EACH PIECE OF ARTWORK MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. While every care is taken with the artwork submitted for display, DWC takes no responsibility for lost or damaged artwork. Total number of entries will be limited to 650 on a first-come-first-served basis.
2.Pre-registered artwork will be accepted only on Friday January 29th between 4:30 and 6.30pm. Artwork should be brought to the Eisenhower Junior High School Commons Room. Absolutely no exhibits may be removed before the end of the show. All exhibits must be claimed on Sunday, January 31st at 3:30 PM.
3.Each individual may enter no more than two pieces of artwork in the show. Exhibitors may enter in the media(s) of their choice.
4.All artwork must be the original work of the artist. No tracing, paint by numbers, or kits of any kind will be accepted.
5.Paintings and drawings must be no larger than 24” by 36” including mount, matte or frame without glass. Entries MUST be mounted on construction paper, matted or framed (without glass). Artwork in frames with glass will NOT be accepted. Sculptures must be no larger than 18”x18”x20”. No mobiles will be accepted.
6.Each piece of artwork must have the entry label affixed to the front (see entry label below). The back of the artwork must also be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and telephone number.
7.An independent panel of judges will evaluate each piece of artwork. A point system will be used to evaluate originality, design, use of color and shading, line and texture, and workmanship. A special award will be presented to the overall winner in each division as well as in the Photography/Computer Generated media category. Division winners will be informed on Saturday, January 30th. Artwork of Division winners and selected entrants will be displayed at the Indian Prairie Library during the months of February and March.
Divisions
Media Choice
Division I - 4 yrs to Kindergarten
A – Crayon, Marker, Colored Pencils, Chalk, and/or Oil Pastels
Division II - 1st to 2nd Grades
Division III - 3rd to 4th Grades
B – Paint (Water/Tempura/Acrylic/Oil)
C – Black/White/Gray Art
Division IV - 5th to 6th Grades
D – Mixed Media
Division V - 7th to 8th Grades
E – Sculpture (Freestanding: 18x18x20 in. max)
Division VI - High School
F – Photography/Computer Generated
Registration Form 2010
Number of Entries (max 2)__________________
Student Name
Address
_______________________________________
Phone
School Grade:
Entry 1 Entry 2 (if applicable)
Division: _______ Division:
Media: _______ Media: ______
Please PRINT NEATLY and return this portion as instructed above.
ENTRY LABEL
(AFFIX TO FRONT OF ART WORK)
Division: Media Choice:
Student Name
School Grade:
Title of Artwork
(Label back of artwork with name and telephone number.)
ENTRY LABEL
(AFFIX TO FRONT OF ART WORK)
Division: Media Choice:
Student Name
School Grade:
Title of Artwork
(Label back of artwork with name and telephone number.)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Monday, December 14-18, 2009
Winter Break begins December 21, Happy Winter!
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
All classes will get to a good stopping point on their project, then the rest of their class time this week we will celebrate their creativity!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge. Students will color their bridges with oil pastels.
2nd Grade- Legs of Degas: Students will be learning about the artist, Edgar Degas and his French Impressionist style. We will begin creating our own 'Legs of Degas'. Students will finish sketching their shoes, clues and backgrounds.
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright! Students will begin creating their own facades of their dream mansion.
4th Grade- MC. Escher Hands and Aboriginal Art: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing. Other classes that have finished their Escher projects will move on to study Aboriginal Art.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art FolderWe will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Art Folder #9 (beginning the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4th)
Winter break...no Art Folder assignment!!!
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
All classes will get to a good stopping point on their project, then the rest of their class time this week we will celebrate their creativity!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge. Students will color their bridges with oil pastels.
2nd Grade- Legs of Degas: Students will be learning about the artist, Edgar Degas and his French Impressionist style. We will begin creating our own 'Legs of Degas'. Students will finish sketching their shoes, clues and backgrounds.
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright! Students will begin creating their own facades of their dream mansion.
4th Grade- MC. Escher Hands and Aboriginal Art: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing. Other classes that have finished their Escher projects will move on to study Aboriginal Art.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art FolderWe will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Art Folder #9 (beginning the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4th)
Winter break...no Art Folder assignment!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday December 7-11, 2009
December 7, 2009 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge.
2nd Grade- Legs of Degas: Students will be learning about the artist, Edgar Degas and his French Impressionist style. We will begin creating our own 'Legs of Degas'.
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright! Students will begin creating their own facades of their dream mansion.
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art Folder
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Art Folder #9 (beginning the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4th)
Art Folder #10
The sphinx is a mythical creature whose figure combines the body of a lion with the head of a human. In ancient Egyptian sculpture, the head was often that of the pharaoh. The most famous sphinx guards the Great Pyramid at Giza. This colossal stone sculpture is over 240 feet long.
Invent a creature that combines animal and human features. What is it? What would you call it?
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge.
2nd Grade- Legs of Degas: Students will be learning about the artist, Edgar Degas and his French Impressionist style. We will begin creating our own 'Legs of Degas'.
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright! Students will begin creating their own facades of their dream mansion.
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art Folder
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Art Folder #9 (beginning the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4th)
Art Folder #10
The sphinx is a mythical creature whose figure combines the body of a lion with the head of a human. In ancient Egyptian sculpture, the head was often that of the pharaoh. The most famous sphinx guards the Great Pyramid at Giza. This colossal stone sculpture is over 240 feet long.
Invent a creature that combines animal and human features. What is it? What would you call it?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 30-December 4, 2009
Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Break Begins-No School
Thursday, November 26th- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
November 30-December 4th - CONFERENCE WEEK
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge.
2nd Grade- Prehistoric Rock Art and Legs of Degas: We will be finishing a unit on Prehistoric Rock Art (cave drawings). Students will create their rock art by taping it to the bottom of the tables with the lights low and laying on the floor to create a cave-like atmosphere!
3rd Grade- Wright Mansions: We will begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright!
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art Folder
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Art Folder #9 (beginning the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4th)
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, graphic artist and ceramicist whose work had a major influence on 20th Century art. During his melancholy "Blue Period" in the early 1900s, Picasso used mostly blue tones in his paintings that showed the poor and downtrodden.
If you had to pick just one color for your paintings, what color would it be? What kind of pictures would you paint?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday November 23-27, 2009
Friday, November 20th, Trimester 1 Ends
Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Break Begins-No School
Thursday, November 26th- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Congratulations Karina Kling of Miss Trefonas's 5th Grade Class for winning 1st place for her grade in the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois! Karina has earned some wonderful prizes for herself and our school! Way to go Karina!!!!
1st Grade- Monet Bridges: We will begun learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet. Students will begin building their own bridges based on Claude Monets ever popular Japanese footbridge.
2nd Grade- Prehistoric Rock Art and Legs of Degas: We will be finishing a unit on Prehistoric Rock Art (cave drawings). Students will create their rock art by taping it to the bottom of the tables with the lights low and laying on the floor to create a cave-like atmosphere!
3rd Grade- Origami and Wright Mansions: We will conclude a day of Japanese Origami and begin learning about architecture and local artist Frank Lloyd Wright!
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. We began with primary colors and now are moving on to Secondary and Complementary colors!
Art Folder Assignments
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Monday November 16-20,2009
Monday, November 16, Winners announced from Plumbing Contest
Wednesday, November 18th, 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Friday, November 20th, Trimester 1 Ends
Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Break Begins-No School
1st Grade- Nez Perce Woven Bags and Monet Bridges: We will be putting our final touches on our Nez Perce Bags including decorative patterns, string ties, and vegetables for inside our bags. Once students complete their woven bags, we will begin learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet.
2nd Grade- Prehistoric Rock Art: We will be beginning a unit on Prehistoric Rock Art (cave drawings). Students will select their 'rock' paper color and form a rock by tearing edges and crumbling paper.
3rd Grade-Japanese Landscapes and Origami: We will be learning how to paint like a sumi-e artist by recognizing our posture and approach to painting.
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. First colors...Primary Colors!
Art Folder Assignments
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Monday November 9-13, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Wednesday, November 11, Veteran's Day---Thank you Veterans!!!
Monday, November 16, Winners announced from Plumbing Contest
Wednesday, November 18th, 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Friday, November 20th, Trimester 1 Ends
Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Break Begins-No School
1st Grade- Nez Perce Woven Bags and Monet Bridges: We will be putting our final touches on our Nez Perce Bags including decorative patterns, string ties, and vegetables for inside our bags. Once students complete their woven bags, we will begin learning about Impressionist Artist, Claude Monet.
2nd Grade- Prehistoric Rock Art: We will be beginning a unit on Prehistoric Rock Art (cave drawings). Students will select their 'rock' paper color and form a rock by tearing edges and crumbling paper.
3rd Grade-Japanese Landscapes and Origami: We will be learning how to paint like a sumi-e artist by recognizing our posture and approach to painting.
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. First colors...Primary Colors!
Art Folder Assignments
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monday November 2-6, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Wednesday, November 11, Veteran's Day---Thank you Veterans!!!
Monday, November 16, Winners announced from Plumbing Contest
Wednesday, November 18th, 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Friday, November 20th, Trimester 1 Ends
Wednesday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Break Begins-No School
1st Grade- Nez Perce Woven Bags: We will be putting our final touches on our Nez Perce Bags including decorative patterns, string ties, and vegetables for inside our bags.
2nd Grade- G. Seurat's Sunday Afternoons and Prehistoric Rock Art: We will be finishing our Sunday Afternoon paintings and beginning a unit on Prehistoric Rock Art (cave drawings).
3rd Grade-Japanese Landscapes and Origami: We will be learning how to paint like a sumi-e artist by recognizing our posture and approach to painting.
4th Grade- M.C. Escher Hands: We will be focusing on sketching our hands as realistically as we can. We will consider lines, shapes, forms, and spacing.
5th Grade-Pop Art Painting: We will use the works of Andy Warhol and other Pop Artists to learn about color and the color wheel. Students will be picking their Pop Art subject matter and sketching it on canvas board. First colors...Primary Colors!
Art Folder Assignments
We will be temporarily stopping Art Folder Assignments following Art Folder #8. We will begin Art Folder #9 at the beginning of Trimester #2.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, October 26-30, 2009
October 30 No School-Teacher Institute
October 31 Happy Halloween
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. Students are finishing up their weaving and will soon be designing the symbols on their bags.
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. Soon we will be painting like sumi-e artists.
Fourth Grade: M.C. Escher Hands- We will be learning about the Dutch artist Maurice Cornelis Escher. Students will begin sketching their own hands!
Fifth Grade: Warhol Pop Art- Students will learn about the artist Andy Warhol and his style of Pop Art. Students will create their own Pop Art Paintings.
Art Folder #8
Directions: Choose 1 word that you would like to illustrate, than explain the word in the way you draw it. See examples below for help. Please consider and use the necessary art elements...line, shape, color, texture space, and form. Only one word is required, but you can do up to six total (including first one).
This is an old game but a good one. Select words to draw and illustrate their meaning. For example, "Fire" and "Slime" to illustrate what these adjectives describe. You can illustrate nouns too, such as "Fish" and "Boxes".
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.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Monday October 19-23, 2009
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.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday October 12-16, 2009
October 11 Miss Smeltzer is running the Chicago Marathon!!!
October 12 No School, Columbus Day!
Art Adventures:
October Art Adventures for fourth and fifth grades will be meeting from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday October 14th
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 begin our landscapes by creating horizon lines and pulling charcoal.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. We are going to finish this week!!
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork. Our goal is to finish this week!!!
Art Folder #6
A fashion designer is a person who sketches, designs, and creates clothing. When a fashion designer is planning out a line of clothing they need to consider the following:
Who is the clothing meant for?
How will it be used?
What will the clothing be made of?
What type of person is the clothing meant for?
What colors of material will be used?
Your assignment is to create a new uniform. First choose a profession or activity that requires a uniform. Second, create a new, original (one of a kind) design for your chosen profession and/or activity. Be creative in choosing colors, styles, and accessories. Please answer the questions above and create a sketch of your uniform.
October 12 No School, Columbus Day!
Art Adventures:
October Art Adventures for fourth and fifth grades will be meeting from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday October 14th
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 begin our landscapes by creating horizon lines and pulling charcoal.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. We are going to finish this week!!
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork. Our goal is to finish this week!!!
Art Folder #6
A fashion designer is a person who sketches, designs, and creates clothing. When a fashion designer is planning out a line of clothing they need to consider the following:
Who is the clothing meant for?
How will it be used?
What will the clothing be made of?
What type of person is the clothing meant for?
What colors of material will be used?
Your assignment is to create a new uniform. First choose a profession or activity that requires a uniform. Second, create a new, original (one of a kind) design for your chosen profession and/or activity. Be creative in choosing colors, styles, and accessories. Please answer the questions above and create a sketch of your uniform.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Monday October 5-9, 2009
October Art Adventures for fourth and fifth grades will be meeting from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday October 7th
Wednesday October 14th
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'. Stop by the Art Room for guidelines and rules! Posters are due the morning of October 9th!
September's Mystery Artist was Pierre Auguste Renoir!
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.
Second Grade: The Dot and Sunday Afternoon with George Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Some classes will be moving on to our next project, Sunday Afternoon with George where we will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte.
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs and Japanese Landscapes- Students will be completing their kaleidoscope designs. We will begin discussing the Japanese culture and landscapes.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. This week we are designing the face using geometric and organic shapes.
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork.
Art Folder #5
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
Although she was never a wife or mother herself, Mary Cassatt's favorite theme was motherhood. Her friend Edgar Degas felt sure this would make her famous since few other artists have portrayed maternal subjects, except in religous paintings.
If you could explore only one subject in your artwork, what would that subject be? Why?
Wednesday October 7th
Wednesday October 14th
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'. Stop by the Art Room for guidelines and rules! Posters are due the morning of October 9th!
September's Mystery Artist was Pierre Auguste Renoir!
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.
Second Grade: The Dot and Sunday Afternoon with George Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Some classes will be moving on to our next project, Sunday Afternoon with George where we will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte.
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs and Japanese Landscapes- Students will be completing their kaleidoscope designs. We will begin discussing the Japanese culture and landscapes.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. This week we are designing the face using geometric and organic shapes.
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork.
Art Folder #5
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
Although she was never a wife or mother herself, Mary Cassatt's favorite theme was motherhood. Her friend Edgar Degas felt sure this would make her famous since few other artists have portrayed maternal subjects, except in religous paintings.
If you could explore only one subject in your artwork, what would that subject be? Why?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 29-October 2, 2009
Art Adventures will be meeting in October for Fifth Grade...stop by the Art Room for a Permission Slip!!!
Poster Contest?!?!?!
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois are sponsoring a poster contest! The theme is 'Do Your Part, Be Water Smart'. Stop by the Art Room for guidelines and rules!
1. He was born in France on February 25, 1841. At age 13 he started his career in art by painting on china in a porcelain factory in Paris. He later went to an art school to study painting.
2. This French Impressionist chose to paint themes from everyday life: that of the joy of living of entertainment, lunches and open-air cafes. He once said, "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There is enough unpleasant things in the world."
3. During the last 20 years of his life, he was unable to move his hands freely due to arthritis. However, he continued to paint by using a brush straped to his arm.
4. An outstanding example of his talent as a portraitist can be seen in the painting, Madame Charpentier and her Children, 1878.
First Grade: Where the Wild Thing Creatures Students will learn about the illustrator and author Maurice Sencdak. Students will use oil pastels to create their own wild thing!
Second Grade: The Dot and Sunday Afternoon with George Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Some classes will be moving on to our next project, Sunday Afternoon with George where we will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte.
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs Student are learning about kaleidoscopes and radial design. Student will create their own kaleidoscope design. This week we are focusing upon patterns of color.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. This week we are designing the face using geometric and organic shapes.
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork.
Art Folder #4
We have learned about different ways we can show good character in our everyday lives. For example, turning in a lost wallet, doing our homework and chores, sharing, being responsible for our own actions, and many more. With this in mind, your art assignment involves putting Character Counts into action in a comic strip. Your assignment is to crate a comic strip that follows the theme of Character Counts. Your comic strip may use as many panels (frames) to illustrate your idea of good character. Your comic strip should shoe how someone uses good character. Please use color and label which pillar(s) you're showing. Remember, I only ask that you do YOUR best!
Friday, September 18, 2009
September 21-25, 2009
Mystery Artist Clues for September
1. He was born in France on February 25, 1841. At age 13 he started his career in art by painting on china in a porcelain factory in Paris. He later went to an art school to study painting.
2. This French Impressionist chose to paint themes from everyday life: that of the joy of living of entertainment, lunches and open-air cafes. He once said, "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There is enough unpleasant things in the world."
3. During the last 20 years of his life, he was unable to move his hands freely due to arthritis. However, he continued to paint by using a brush straped to his arm.
4. An outstanding example of his talent as a portraitist can be seen in the painting, Madame Charpentier and her Children, 1878.
First Grade: Where the Wild Thing Creatures Students will learn about the illustrator and author Maurice Sencdak. Students will use oil pastels to create their own wild thing!
Second Grade: The Dot and Sunday Afternoon with George Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Some classes will be moving on to our next project, Sunday Afternoon with George where we will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte.
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs Student are learning about kaleidoscopes and radial design. Student will create their own kaleidoscope design. This week we are focusing upon patterns of color.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. This week we are designing the face using geometric and organic shapes.
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork.
Art Folder #3
Faith Ringgold is an African-American artist who uses her life experiences as well as her imagination to create unique story quilts. Her story quilts consist of colorful pieces of fabric sewn together to frame a painting she created on fabric. Using her sewing skills she learned from her mother and grandmother along with her background education in Art, Faith Ringgold shares her story quilts with others of all ages and cultures.
Your Assignment is to create a story quilt about you. Your quilt should illustrate who you are...from your favorite places, people, foods, games, colors, and hobbies to special events and family memories and more. Be creative!
Please write 2-3 sentences explaining your quilt.
1. He was born in France on February 25, 1841. At age 13 he started his career in art by painting on china in a porcelain factory in Paris. He later went to an art school to study painting.
2. This French Impressionist chose to paint themes from everyday life: that of the joy of living of entertainment, lunches and open-air cafes. He once said, "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There is enough unpleasant things in the world."
3. During the last 20 years of his life, he was unable to move his hands freely due to arthritis. However, he continued to paint by using a brush straped to his arm.
4. An outstanding example of his talent as a portraitist can be seen in the painting, Madame Charpentier and her Children, 1878.
First Grade: Where the Wild Thing Creatures Students will learn about the illustrator and author Maurice Sencdak. Students will use oil pastels to create their own wild thing!
Second Grade: The Dot and Sunday Afternoon with George Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Some classes will be moving on to our next project, Sunday Afternoon with George where we will focus on artist, George Seurat and his famous painting Sunday Afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte.
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs Student are learning about kaleidoscopes and radial design. Student will create their own kaleidoscope design. This week we are focusing upon patterns of color.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture. This week we are designing the face using geometric and organic shapes.
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. This week we are developing the subject matter of our artwork.
Art Folder #3
Faith Ringgold is an African-American artist who uses her life experiences as well as her imagination to create unique story quilts. Her story quilts consist of colorful pieces of fabric sewn together to frame a painting she created on fabric. Using her sewing skills she learned from her mother and grandmother along with her background education in Art, Faith Ringgold shares her story quilts with others of all ages and cultures.
Your Assignment is to create a story quilt about you. Your quilt should illustrate who you are...from your favorite places, people, foods, games, colors, and hobbies to special events and family memories and more. Be creative!
Please write 2-3 sentences explaining your quilt.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Monday September 14-18, 2009
Tuesday September 15 is International Dot Day celebrating Peter H. Reynold's book, The Dot. To celebrate...wear your dots!!!
Here is a link to the Music, Art, and P.E. handbook:
http://www.ccsd66.org/handbooks/Specials_Handbook.pdf
Mystery Artist Clues for September
1. He was born in France on February 25, 1841. At age 13 he started his career in art by painting on china in a porcelain factory in Paris. He later went to an art school to study painting.
2. This French Impressionist chose to paint themes from everyday life: that of the joy of living of entertainment, lunches and open-air cafes. He once said, "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There is enough unpleasant things in the world."
3. During the last 20 years of his life, he was unable to move his hands freely due to arthritis. However, he continued to paint by using a brush straped to his arm.
4. An outstanding example of his talent as a portraitist can be seen in the painting, Madame Charpentier and her Children, 1878.
Art To Remember http://www.arttoremember.com/
The P.T.O has asked for our assisitance in making the fund-raiser 'Art to Remember' a success in our school! The Art room is helping out by introducing it to students and giving them some time to create in the Art Room!
First Grade: Where the Wild Thing Creatures
Students will learn about the illustrator and author Maurice Sencdak. Students will use oil pastels to create their own wild thing!
Second Grade: The Dot
Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Don't forget to wear your dots on Tuesday!!!!
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs
Student are learning about kaleidoscopes and radial design. Student will create their own kaleidoscope design.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits
Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture.
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.
Art Folder #2
Directions: Complete the activity below. You are welcome to create your assignment in any art medium, (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.). Please consider shapes and colors.
According to Webster's Dictionary, a flag is typically a rectangular piece of cloth marked with distinctive colors or designs. A flag is used as a symbol of a nation or organization. Your assignment is to design a flag to represent our school. This flag should be a symbol of who we are as a school and what we are proud of.
Here is a link to the Music, Art, and P.E. handbook:
http://www.ccsd66.org/handbooks/Specials_Handbook.pdf
Mystery Artist Clues for September
1. He was born in France on February 25, 1841. At age 13 he started his career in art by painting on china in a porcelain factory in Paris. He later went to an art school to study painting.
2. This French Impressionist chose to paint themes from everyday life: that of the joy of living of entertainment, lunches and open-air cafes. He once said, "Why shouldn't art be pretty? There is enough unpleasant things in the world."
3. During the last 20 years of his life, he was unable to move his hands freely due to arthritis. However, he continued to paint by using a brush straped to his arm.
4. An outstanding example of his talent as a portraitist can be seen in the painting, Madame Charpentier and her Children, 1878.
Art To Remember http://www.arttoremember.com/
The P.T.O has asked for our assisitance in making the fund-raiser 'Art to Remember' a success in our school! The Art room is helping out by introducing it to students and giving them some time to create in the Art Room!
First Grade: Where the Wild Thing Creatures
Students will learn about the illustrator and author Maurice Sencdak. Students will use oil pastels to create their own wild thing!
Second Grade: The Dot
Students will learn about the illustrator and author Peter H. Reynolds and his story The Dot. Student will create their own artworks based on the dots they've created. Don't forget to wear your dots on Tuesday!!!!
Third Grade: Kaleidoscope Designs
Student are learning about kaleidoscopes and radial design. Student will create their own kaleidoscope design.
Fourth Grade: Picasso Portraits
Students will learn about the artist Pablo Picasso. Students will create their own cubist portrait using oil pastels. We will discuss lines, shapes, colors (complimentary), and texture.
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.
Art Folder #2
Directions: Complete the activity below. You are welcome to create your assignment in any art medium, (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.). Please consider shapes and colors.
According to Webster's Dictionary, a flag is typically a rectangular piece of cloth marked with distinctive colors or designs. A flag is used as a symbol of a nation or organization. Your assignment is to design a flag to represent our school. This flag should be a symbol of who we are as a school and what we are proud of.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tues. Sept. 1-4, 2009
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
Happy Labor Day!!!!
Congratulations to Billy Burne (1st place), Shannon Simpson, and Yasmeen Obeid for placing in the Metra Poster Contest!!! Way to go!! Keep an eye out at your local metra station for Billy's artwork displayed and made into tickets sometime this year!
1st Grade-This week we will be learning how to use the Art Room. We will learn how to do Art duties. We will also start drawing basic shapes to create our very own Wild Thing Creatures. We will be focusing on the illustrator Maurice Sendak.
2nd Grade-What's a dot? We will be studying illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and his story of The Dot. Students will create colorful dots and then we'll learn about the story. Once they've heard the story, they will then transform their dots using their imaginations.
3rd Grade-Kaleidoscope Names- Students will learn about radial design and create their names in a Kaleidoscope pattern.
4th Grade-Picasso Portraits- Students will learn about Pablo Picasso and his style of Cubism. Students will create a Picasso Portrait.
5th Grade-American Gothic Parodies- Students will learn about the artist, Grant Wood and his style of Regionalism. Students will create their own parodies of American Gothic.
Happy Labor Day!!!!
Congratulations to Billy Burne (1st place), Shannon Simpson, and Yasmeen Obeid for placing in the Metra Poster Contest!!! Way to go!! Keep an eye out at your local metra station for Billy's artwork displayed and made into tickets sometime this year!
1st Grade-This week we will be learning how to use the Art Room. We will learn how to do Art duties. We will also start drawing basic shapes to create our very own Wild Thing Creatures. We will be focusing on the illustrator Maurice Sendak.
2nd Grade-What's a dot? We will be studying illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and his story of The Dot. Students will create colorful dots and then we'll learn about the story. Once they've heard the story, they will then transform their dots using their imaginations.
3rd Grade-Kaleidoscope Names- Students will learn about radial design and create their names in a Kaleidoscope pattern.
4th Grade-Picasso Portraits- Students will learn about Pablo Picasso and his style of Cubism. Students will create a Picasso Portrait.
5th Grade-American Gothic Parodies- Students will learn about the artist, Grant Wood and his style of Regionalism. Students will create their own parodies of American Gothic.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Monday 8/24-28, 2009
WELCOME BACK!!!!
This first week back is an exciting week to hear all about everyones exciting summers! We will spend our Art time getting reacquainted with the rules and expectations of the classroom. Hopefully we will get ourselves prepared for our first project of the year!!!
Happy School Year!
Miss Smeltzer
1-5th Art
Monday, June 1, 2009
June 1-5, 2009
Happy June!!!!
In the Art room we are busy finishing up projects, clean out our folders and straightening up the room! We have had a fun, busy and energetic year! Have a wonderful, creative summer!!!!!
Miss Smeltzer
In the Art room we are busy finishing up projects, clean out our folders and straightening up the room! We have had a fun, busy and energetic year! Have a wonderful, creative summer!!!!!
Miss Smeltzer
Friday, May 22, 2009
May 25-29, 2009
Happy Memorial Day!!!!
1st Grade: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers- Our last project we will be focusing on the impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. We will be creating Van Gogh Sunflowers while experimenting with colors.
2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will paint their pinch pot vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are painting their final touches on their projects. Finished classes are working on a design project.
4th Grade: Weaving- We will cutting our weavings off the looms!
5th Grade: Paper Masks- We are working on our final activity of mask making with paper.
1st Grade: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers- Our last project we will be focusing on the impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. We will be creating Van Gogh Sunflowers while experimenting with colors.
2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will paint their pinch pot vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are painting their final touches on their projects. Finished classes are working on a design project.
4th Grade: Weaving- We will cutting our weavings off the looms!
5th Grade: Paper Masks- We are working on our final activity of mask making with paper.
Friday, May 15, 2009
May 18-22, 2009
1st Grade: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers- Our last project we will be focusing on the impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. We will be creating Van Gogh Sunflowers while experimenting with colors.
2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will paint their pinch pot vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are painting their final touches on their projects.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing their prints and add details to them. We will cutting our weavings off the looms soon!
5th Grade: Self Portraits and Paper Masks- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. We are beginning our final activity of mask making with paper.
Art Folder 22 Some classes are further along than others, we are ending Art Folders with Art Folder 22!
Art Folder 22:
Mask making is a popular art form created by various cultures for many different purposes. Some masks are meant to be worn while others are used for decorative purposes. In some cultures masksare worn for special ceremonies, celebrations and dances. A mask is also used by many cultures to hide the wearer's identity from evil or to scare away ghosts. Other cultures use masks for functional, or useful purposes like firefighters wear masks for oxygen.
Your assignment is to design a mask based on your culture or cultural background. Think about the colors, shaping, and purpose of your mask. Please explain your mask.
Oops I missed #21
Art Folder 21
Directions: Using visual texture, create different patterns in each of the shapes below.
What is the difference between texture and pattern? Texture is the way something feels or appears to feel. Patterns usually create visual texture, but texture may not be seen as pattern all the time. When texture is decorative, repetitive, and evenly spaced over an area, we are more likely to call it a pattern.
2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will paint their pinch pot vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are painting their final touches on their projects.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing their prints and add details to them. We will cutting our weavings off the looms soon!
5th Grade: Self Portraits and Paper Masks- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. We are beginning our final activity of mask making with paper.
Art Folder 22 Some classes are further along than others, we are ending Art Folders with Art Folder 22!
Art Folder 22:
Mask making is a popular art form created by various cultures for many different purposes. Some masks are meant to be worn while others are used for decorative purposes. In some cultures masksare worn for special ceremonies, celebrations and dances. A mask is also used by many cultures to hide the wearer's identity from evil or to scare away ghosts. Other cultures use masks for functional, or useful purposes like firefighters wear masks for oxygen.
Your assignment is to design a mask based on your culture or cultural background. Think about the colors, shaping, and purpose of your mask. Please explain your mask.
Oops I missed #21
Art Folder 21
Directions: Using visual texture, create different patterns in each of the shapes below.
What is the difference between texture and pattern? Texture is the way something feels or appears to feel. Patterns usually create visual texture, but texture may not be seen as pattern all the time. When texture is decorative, repetitive, and evenly spaced over an area, we are more likely to call it a pattern.
Friday, May 8, 2009
May 11-15, 2009
1st Grade: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers- Our last project we will be focusing on the impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. We will be creating Van Gogh Sunflowers while experimenting with colors.
2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will build with clay their pinch pot vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are putting on their final touches and beginning to add color.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them. We will cutting our weavings off the looms soon!
5th Grade: Self Portraits and Paper Masks- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value. We are beginning our final activity of mask making with paper.
Art Folder 22 Some classes are further along than others, we are ending Art Folders with Art Folder 22!
Art Folder 22:
Mask making is a popular art form created by various cultures for many different purposes. Some masks are meant to be worn while others are used for decorative purposes. In some cultures masksare worn for special ceremonies, celebrations and dances. A mask is also used by many cultures to hide the wearer's identity from evil or to scare away ghosts. Other cultures use masks for functional, or useful purposes like firefighters wear masks for oxygen.
Your assignment is to design a mask based on your culture or cultural background. Think about the colors, shaping, and purpose of your mask. Please explain your mask.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Monday May4-8, 2009
Good Luck Miss Schaefer!!!! Miss Schaefer just completed her student teaching experience! Next step...Graduate!!!!!!!
May 6th 3rd Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream. Students are finishing their images by painting the backgrounds! Next up...Vincent Van Gogh.
2nd Grade: Pinch Pots- Students are getting an introduction into Clay. Students will form and sculpt 3 dimensional vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are continuing their relief process with clay.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value.
Art Folder 19 and 20
Some classes are further along than others, so here are two art folder assignments:
19: You have just been hired by a record company to design the CD cover of your favorite band! Your assignment is to create a CD cover that promotes this group. Remember to include the name of the group, title of the CD, and any other important information the consumer might need. Please use color! ***note this is a school assignment so please make sure the band/singer you choose is appropriate for school.
20: Create five different textures. Texture is the way something feels or appears to feel in an artwork. Texture refers to the surface quality --how smooth or rough, flat or bumpy. In the world there are all kinds of texture. Actual texture in art is associated with sculpture, architecture, and other crafts. Actual texture is the texture you can touch and feel with your hands. Visual texture is creating the illusion of texture. For example, in a painting a bowl of apples on a wooden table...the artist would creat a smooth apple and fruit and illustrat the grooves in the wooden table.
May 6th 3rd Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream. Students are finishing their images by painting the backgrounds! Next up...Vincent Van Gogh.
2nd Grade: Pinch Pots- Students are getting an introduction into Clay. Students will form and sculpt 3 dimensional vessels.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are continuing their relief process with clay.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value.
Art Folder 19 and 20
Some classes are further along than others, so here are two art folder assignments:
19: You have just been hired by a record company to design the CD cover of your favorite band! Your assignment is to create a CD cover that promotes this group. Remember to include the name of the group, title of the CD, and any other important information the consumer might need. Please use color! ***note this is a school assignment so please make sure the band/singer you choose is appropriate for school.
20: Create five different textures. Texture is the way something feels or appears to feel in an artwork. Texture refers to the surface quality --how smooth or rough, flat or bumpy. In the world there are all kinds of texture. Actual texture in art is associated with sculpture, architecture, and other crafts. Actual texture is the texture you can touch and feel with your hands. Visual texture is creating the illusion of texture. For example, in a painting a bowl of apples on a wooden table...the artist would creat a smooth apple and fruit and illustrat the grooves in the wooden table.
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27-May 1, 2009
April 29th 3rd Grade Art Adventures
May 6th 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Thank you for the wonderful turn-out at the Elizabeth Ide Open House! It was so nice to see everyone!!!
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream. Students are continuing to add a touch of color to their images!
2nd Grade: Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students have completed the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Gyotaku fish printing. Students will add thumbprints and complete their projects.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are continuing their relief process with clay.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value.
May 6th 3rd Grade Art Adventures
Thank you for the wonderful turn-out at the Elizabeth Ide Open House! It was so nice to see everyone!!!
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream. Students are continuing to add a touch of color to their images!
2nd Grade: Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students have completed the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Gyotaku fish printing. Students will add thumbprints and complete their projects.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are continuing their relief process with clay.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value.
Friday, April 17, 2009
April 20-April 24, 2009
April 23rd Elizabeth Ide Open House
April 24th Early Dismissal
Thank you for the wonderful turn-out at the Prairieview Open House! It was so nice to see everyone!!!
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream. Students are begining to add a touch of color to their images!
2nd Grade: Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students will then learn about the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Gyotaku fish printing.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students will learn about the clay process of reliefs.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be learning about the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their plates and begin printing.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the facial features of their self portrait and will soon begin using animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Monday April 13-17, 2009
April 16th Prairieview Open House
April 23rd Elizabeth Ide Open House
April 24th Early Dismissal
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream.
2nd Grad: Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students will then learn about the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students will learn about the clay process of reliefs.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be learning about the printmaking process. Students will be begin by creating a 'plate' using cardboard and string.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the facial features of their self portrait and will soon begin using animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs.
April 23rd Elizabeth Ide Open House
April 24th Early Dismissal
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream.
2nd Grad: Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students will then learn about the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students will learn about the clay process of reliefs.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be learning about the printmaking process. Students will be begin by creating a 'plate' using cardboard and string.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the facial features of their self portrait and will soon begin using animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday April 6-10, 2009
March 30-April 3 SPRING BREAK!!!!!!
April 6th Classes Resume
April 7th Teacher Institute
April 10th No School
April 16th Prairieview Open House
April 23rd Elizabeth Ide Open House
April 24th Early Dismissal
April 6th-10th
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream.
2nd Grade: Faith Ringgold Story Quilts and Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students will be finishing up their Faith Ringgold Story Quilts by coloring the final touches. When completed, students will then learn about the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students will learn about the clay process of reliefs.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be learning about the printmaking process. Students will be begin by creating a 'plate' using cardboard and string.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the facial features of their self portrait and will soon begin using animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs.
Art Folder 18 (Some classes are not quite up to Art Folder 18 yet.)
Commercials, advertisements, and media coverage are already being planned for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic games. Chicago is one of the cities trying to earn the privilege to be the host of the 2016 summer games. The Olympics is a time for athletes all over the world to come together and show their pride in their country as well as the hard work they put into their sport. As such coverage occurs leading up to and during these events; we will become more familiar with the athletes, events, countries, and the sponsoring city. The Summer Olympics would give Chicago, Illinois the opportunity to welcome new people who are visiting and/or participating in the Olympics to see the beauty of the Chicagoland area and show them what makes Chicago so special.
Your assignment is to design a postcard for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics if they are possibly held in Chicago. Your design can focus on the events, athletes, and countries involved in the Olympics. It can also represent what makes Chicago and/or the United States so special to you. Please use color!
April 6th Classes Resume
April 7th Teacher Institute
April 10th No School
April 16th Prairieview Open House
April 23rd Elizabeth Ide Open House
April 24th Early Dismissal
April 6th-10th
1st Grade: The Scream by Edvard Munch-Students will be exploring what they are afraid of by learning about the artist Edvard Munch and his famous painting The Scream.
2nd Grade: Faith Ringgold Story Quilts and Gyotaku Fish Prints- Students will be finishing up their Faith Ringgold Story Quilts by coloring the final touches. When completed, students will then learn about the printmaking process while learning about Japanese Landscapes.
3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students will learn about the clay process of reliefs.
4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be learning about the printmaking process. Students will be begin by creating a 'plate' using cardboard and string.
5th Grade: Self Portraits- Student are completing the facial features of their self portrait and will soon begin using animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs.
Art Folder 18 (Some classes are not quite up to Art Folder 18 yet.)
Commercials, advertisements, and media coverage are already being planned for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic games. Chicago is one of the cities trying to earn the privilege to be the host of the 2016 summer games. The Olympics is a time for athletes all over the world to come together and show their pride in their country as well as the hard work they put into their sport. As such coverage occurs leading up to and during these events; we will become more familiar with the athletes, events, countries, and the sponsoring city. The Summer Olympics would give Chicago, Illinois the opportunity to welcome new people who are visiting and/or participating in the Olympics to see the beauty of the Chicagoland area and show them what makes Chicago so special.
Your assignment is to design a postcard for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics if they are possibly held in Chicago. Your design can focus on the events, athletes, and countries involved in the Olympics. It can also represent what makes Chicago and/or the United States so special to you. Please use color!
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 23-27, 2009
March 30-April 3 Happy Spring Break!!!
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa's-We're busy adding color to our Mona Lisa.
2nd Grade: Faith Ringgold Story Quilts- We are learning about the artist, Faith Ringgold, and her creative storyquilts. Students are busy designing they're own story quilts.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We are working with warm, cool, and neutral colors. We are also learning about watercolors and working with opaque and transparent watercolor techniques.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- Students are learning to weave using various weaving techniques including: Tabby, Basket-weave, and Irregular Basket-weave, Soumak, and Pull-ups.
5th Grade: Portraits with a Twist- Miss Schaefer (my student teacher) is teaching the fifth grade about drawing the proportions of the face. Some classes are finishing the one point perspective project.
Art Folder 17 is the last Art Folder prior to Spring Break. Some classes are a bit behind due to schedule changes and days off so I apologize for any confusion.
We will continue with Art Folders after Spring Break.
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa's-We're busy adding color to our Mona Lisa.
2nd Grade: Faith Ringgold Story Quilts- We are learning about the artist, Faith Ringgold, and her creative storyquilts. Students are busy designing they're own story quilts.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We are working with warm, cool, and neutral colors. We are also learning about watercolors and working with opaque and transparent watercolor techniques.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- Students are learning to weave using various weaving techniques including: Tabby, Basket-weave, and Irregular Basket-weave, Soumak, and Pull-ups.
5th Grade: Portraits with a Twist- Miss Schaefer (my student teacher) is teaching the fifth grade about drawing the proportions of the face. Some classes are finishing the one point perspective project.
Art Folder 17 is the last Art Folder prior to Spring Break. Some classes are a bit behind due to schedule changes and days off so I apologize for any confusion.
We will continue with Art Folders after Spring Break.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 16-20, 2009
March 17th Happy St. Patrick's Day
4th Grade Art Adventures
March 18th 4th Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa's-We're busy adding color to our Mona Lisa.
2nd Grade: Faith Ringgold Story Quilts- We are learning about the artist, Faith Ringgold, and her creative storyquilts. Students are busy designing they're own story quilts.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We are working with warm, cool, and neutral colors. We are also learning about watercolors and working with opaque and transparent watercolor techniques.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- Students are learning to weave using various weaving techniques including: Tabby, Basket-weave, and Irregular Basket-weave.
5th Grade: Portraits with a Twist- Miss Schaefer (my student teacher) is teaching the fifth grade about drawing the proportions of the face.
Art Folder 17 is the last Art Folder prior to Spring Break.
We will continue with Art Folder 18 after Spring Break.
Friday, March 6, 2009
March 9-13, 2009
March Celebrates the ARTs!!!!!!!!
March 9-13 Parent-Teacher Conference week
March 16th Deadline for the 'Doodle for Google' contest for 3rd-5th grades
March 17th 4th Grade Art Adventures
March 18th 4th Grade Art Adventures
Welcome Miss Schaefer as our new Student Teacher for Art! Miss Schaefer will be joining us for six weeks of student teaching experience at the elementary level. Miss Schaefer has just completed working at the high school level. Miss Schaefer is a student of Eastern Illinois University!
1st Grade: Modern
Mona Lisa-We're busy finishing up sketching that fancy gal and trying to figure out what she'd like to do if she was in the future with us!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are completing our Kandinsky Abstract Paintings. Next week we will be learning about the artist, Faith Ringgold.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin working with watercolors and learning about opaque and transparent watercolor techniques.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- We are learning to 'warp our looms' and the basic weaving technique of tabby! T-A-B-B-Y!!! Some classes will also be learning about basketweaving!
5th Grade: Da Vinci Self Portraits- We are busy completing our one point perspective projects and learning about the artist Leonardo da Vinci for our next project- Self portraits!!!!
We will also be learning about the proportions of the Ideal Face.
Art Folder Assignment -
ART FOLDER 17
March 9-13 Parent-Teacher Conference week
March 16th Deadline for the 'Doodle for Google' contest for 3rd-5th grades
March 17th 4th Grade Art Adventures
March 18th 4th Grade Art Adventures
Welcome Miss Schaefer as our new Student Teacher for Art! Miss Schaefer will be joining us for six weeks of student teaching experience at the elementary level. Miss Schaefer has just completed working at the high school level. Miss Schaefer is a student of Eastern Illinois University!
1st Grade: Modern
Mona Lisa-We're busy finishing up sketching that fancy gal and trying to figure out what she'd like to do if she was in the future with us!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are completing our Kandinsky Abstract Paintings. Next week we will be learning about the artist, Faith Ringgold.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin working with watercolors and learning about opaque and transparent watercolor techniques.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- We are learning to 'warp our looms' and the basic weaving technique of tabby! T-A-B-B-Y!!! Some classes will also be learning about basketweaving!
5th Grade: Da Vinci Self Portraits- We are busy completing our one point perspective projects and learning about the artist Leonardo da Vinci for our next project- Self portraits!!!!
We will also be learning about the proportions of the Ideal Face.
Art Folder Assignment -
ART FOLDER 17
Directions: Complete the following questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
Michelangelo Buonarroti said he painted his masterpiece "with his beard turned up to heaven." From 1508 to 1512, he spent almost every day 60 feet up in the air with his head bent backward, painting Olde Testament scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.
What are the most challenging working conditions you have ever had? What was your job? What did you accomplish?
Friday, February 27, 2009
March 2-6, 2009
March Celebrates the ARTs!!!!!!!!
March 2nd Happy Casmir Pulaski Day!
March 3rd This Tuesday will be a make-up day for February Art Adventures
March 16th Deadline for the 'Doodle for Google' contest for 3rd-5th grades
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa-We're busy finishing up sketching that fancy gal and trying to figure out what she'd like to do if she was in the future with us!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. Our focus this week is neutral colors and texture!
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin identifying and outlining warm and cool colors.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- We are learning to 'warp our looms' and the basic weaving technique of tabby! T-A-B-B-Y!!!
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are busy completing our one point perspective projects and learning about the artist Leonardo da Vinci for our next project- Self portraits!!!!
Art Folder Assignment - This assignment will begin Art Folders for Trimester 3
ART FOLDER 16
March 2nd Happy Casmir Pulaski Day!
March 3rd This Tuesday will be a make-up day for February Art Adventures
March 16th Deadline for the 'Doodle for Google' contest for 3rd-5th grades
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa-We're busy finishing up sketching that fancy gal and trying to figure out what she'd like to do if she was in the future with us!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. Our focus this week is neutral colors and texture!
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin identifying and outlining warm and cool colors.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving- We are learning to 'warp our looms' and the basic weaving technique of tabby! T-A-B-B-Y!!!
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are busy completing our one point perspective projects and learning about the artist Leonardo da Vinci for our next project- Self portraits!!!!
Art Folder Assignment - This assignment will begin Art Folders for Trimester 3
ART FOLDER 16
A still life is a painting or drawing of a group of objects created by the artist according to a theme. A still life is usually set indoors and contains at least one man-made object. For example, the table on which the group of objects are arranged or in a floral still life the vase holding the flowers.
Your assignment is to select 3 objects, arrange them into a composition, and create a still life drawing. Your still life should include textures and details...shading is encouraged.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
February 25, 2009 Art Adventures
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa- We are studying Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa. We are busy sketching her face.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are focusing on secondary colors and organic shapes.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We are working on Henri Matisse's artwork, Goldfish. We are busy sketching our backgrounds and foregrounds.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving-We are learning to weave like those of the Guatemalan culture. We are working on warping our looms.
5th Grade: One point perspective- We are finishing up our one point perspective words.
Art Folder- We are finishing the trimester with Art Folder #15.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Feb. 16th -20, 2009
February 14th HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
February 16th HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY!
February 20th Metra Railroad Saftey posters due.
Metra "Safety Rules: Look, Listen, and Live
Metra Poster Contest
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa's- We are learning about the artist, Leonardo Da Vinci. We are begining to sketch Mona Lisa's face.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin sketching our own Goldfish paintings.
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art and Guatemalan Weaving- We are putting the finishing touches on our Aboriginal Paintings and will be learning about Guatemala and the art of their culture.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are turning our block letters into one point perspective and laying out the design of our backgrounds.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 15
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
One of the world's most famous paintings is the Mona Lisa by the versatile Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci. Her mysterious half smile has intrigued viewers for genterations. Some believe she is Lisa La Gioconda, a banker's wife. The artist was so attached to this work that he kept it all his life.
Who's smile would you like to preserve in a portrait? Why?
5th Grade Art Adventures
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
February 16th HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY!
February 20th Metra Railroad Saftey posters due.
Metra "Safety Rules: Look, Listen, and Live
Metra Poster Contest
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Modern Mona Lisa's- We are learning about the artist, Leonardo Da Vinci. We are begining to sketch Mona Lisa's face.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin sketching our own Goldfish paintings.
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art and Guatemalan Weaving- We are putting the finishing touches on our Aboriginal Paintings and will be learning about Guatemala and the art of their culture.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are turning our block letters into one point perspective and laying out the design of our backgrounds.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 15
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
One of the world's most famous paintings is the Mona Lisa by the versatile Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci. Her mysterious half smile has intrigued viewers for genterations. Some believe she is Lisa La Gioconda, a banker's wife. The artist was so attached to this work that he kept it all his life.
Who's smile would you like to preserve in a portrait? Why?
5th Grade Art Adventures
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Friday, February 6, 2009
February 9th-13th, 2009
Metra "Safety Rules: Look, Listen, and Live
Metra Poster Contest
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are busy completing our Action Jackson Paintings. Next up is Modern Mona Lisa! Look out Leonardo, here we come!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin sketching our own Goldfish paintings.
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We will begin learning about value using color. We will be painting tints and shades of color on our projects.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 14
Directions: Your assignment is to select a photograph, (newspaper, magazine, unwanted photo, etc.) and turn it into a Cubist composition. Using scissors, cut the photograph into pieces, (be careful not to make them too small!). Once you have cut the photograph into pieces, rearrange the pieces and paste the picture together in a new order.
!!!!Please ask the owner of the picture before you cut it out!!!!!
Cubism is a style of art in which the artist breaks the rules of realistic art by using flat shapes and showing more than one perspective (point of view).
Collage is the art technique of pasting a variety of materials to a background. Pablo Picasso used the technique over eighty years ago.
5th Grade Art Adventures
The 5th grade activity will be Charcoal Drawing. Students will have the opportunity to work with various types of charcoal and art tools to create still life drawings. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity. Permission slips are due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Metra Poster Contest
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are busy completing our Action Jackson Paintings. Next up is Modern Mona Lisa! Look out Leonardo, here we come!
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: Matisse Goldfish- We will be studying the artist, Henri Matisse. We will begin sketching our own Goldfish paintings.
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We will begin learning about value using color. We will be painting tints and shades of color on our projects.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 14
Directions: Your assignment is to select a photograph, (newspaper, magazine, unwanted photo, etc.) and turn it into a Cubist composition. Using scissors, cut the photograph into pieces, (be careful not to make them too small!). Once you have cut the photograph into pieces, rearrange the pieces and paste the picture together in a new order.
!!!!Please ask the owner of the picture before you cut it out!!!!!
Cubism is a style of art in which the artist breaks the rules of realistic art by using flat shapes and showing more than one perspective (point of view).
Collage is the art technique of pasting a variety of materials to a background. Pablo Picasso used the technique over eighty years ago.
5th Grade Art Adventures
The 5th grade activity will be Charcoal Drawing. Students will have the opportunity to work with various types of charcoal and art tools to create still life drawings. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity. Permission slips are due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday 02/02/09-02/09/09
Congratulations to the students that participated in the Darien Woman's Club Creative Youth Art Fair. We are proud of the wonderful creations you have made! WAY TO GO!!!!!
Metra "Safety Rules: Look, Listen, and Live
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are learning about the artist, Jackson Pollock and his style of art called Abstract Expresssionism. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary and secondary colors.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: F.L. Wright Mansions- We're putting the final touches on our facades and will be adding landscape and color next!
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We will begin learning about value using color. We will be painting tints and shades of color on our projects.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 13
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
Some works of art are inspired by literature. A sculpture of a mermaid sunning herself on a rock was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. The statue was created in 1913 by Edvard Eriksen for Copenhagen harbor in Denmark.
If you could create a work of art based on a favorite book or story, what literary work would be your inspiration?
5th Grade Art Adventures
The 5th grade activity will be Charcoal Drawing. Students will have the opportunity to work with various types of charcoal and art tools to create still life drawings. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity. Permission slips are due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Metra "Safety Rules: Look, Listen, and Live
See Miss Smeltzer for a list of rules.
All posters are due in to Miss Smeltzer by February 20th.
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are learning about the artist, Jackson Pollock and his style of art called Abstract Expresssionism. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary and secondary colors.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: F.L. Wright Mansions- We're putting the final touches on our facades and will be adding landscape and color next!
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We will begin learning about value using color. We will be painting tints and shades of color on our projects.
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
ART FOLDER 13
Directions: Answer the questions below in at least 3 complete sentences.
Some works of art are inspired by literature. A sculpture of a mermaid sunning herself on a rock was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. The statue was created in 1913 by Edvard Eriksen for Copenhagen harbor in Denmark.
If you could create a work of art based on a favorite book or story, what literary work would be your inspiration?
5th Grade Art Adventures
The 5th grade activity will be Charcoal Drawing. Students will have the opportunity to work with various types of charcoal and art tools to create still life drawings. Students who would like to participate will need to pay a $5.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover the costs of materials students will be using during the Art Adventure activity. Permission slips are due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Meeting Days are after school from 2:30-3:45 on:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday 1/26-1/30 2009
1/23 Drop-off day for the Darien Woman's Club Creative Youth Art Fair at Eisenhower Jr. High 4:30-6:30 pm.
1/25 Darien Woman's Club Creative Youth Art Fair 2-3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Jr. High
1/28 3rd Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are learning about the artist, Jackson Pollock and his style of art called Abstract Expresssionism. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary and secondary colors.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: F.L. Wright Mansions- We're putting the final touches on our facades and will be adding landscape and color next!
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We are cutting, creating, and collaging our Aboriginal Art Paintings!
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
This week's Art Folder Assignment is not labeled as an 'Art Folder' number. This week's assignment is an alphabet worksheet practicing block letters. This assignment is worth 26 points. Students can earn 4 extra credit points by creating their name in block letters too!
1/25 Darien Woman's Club Creative Youth Art Fair 2-3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Jr. High
1/28 3rd Grade Art Adventures
1st Grade: Action Jackson Painting- We are learning about the artist, Jackson Pollock and his style of art called Abstract Expresssionism. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary and secondary colors.
2nd Grade: Kandinsky Colors- We are learning about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky and his style of art called Abstract Art. We will also be studying the color wheel involving primary, secondary and neutral colors.
3rd Grade: F.L. Wright Mansions- We're putting the final touches on our facades and will be adding landscape and color next!
4th Grade: Aboriginal Art- We are cutting, creating, and collaging our Aboriginal Art Paintings!
5th Grade<: 1 point perspective- We are beginning to study one point perspective using block letters.
Art Folder Assignment
This week's Art Folder Assignment is not labeled as an 'Art Folder' number. This week's assignment is an alphabet worksheet practicing block letters. This assignment is worth 26 points. Students can earn 4 extra credit points by creating their name in block letters too!
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