The kindergarteners created these super scarecrows using lines, shapes, and colors. The first week we drew out our scarecrows using a black crayon and then added some more colors in the small areas with crayons . The second week we painted in our big areas with bright colors.
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The fifth graders focused on lines, shapes, forms, and colors when they created their rural landscape drawings. They used a variety of farm photos as inspiration when they started drawing out their pictures. They first used a pencil to create shapes and forms. Then they outlined the shapes and forms with a black marker. The last step was to fill in each space with lines using colored markers. The students used a combination of horizontal, vertical, curved, and diagonal lines to fill in the spaces. It was interesting to see each students different take on the project and the way they created their lines. Great job 5th graders!
The third graders created these ceramic owls to show that they can create actual texture in their artwork and also to show that they can use clay tools the correct way. First we rolled out our clay and cut a big circle out of it. Then we folded in two wings and folded a head down. We used many different tools to create feathers and other textures on our owls. The last step was adding on two eyes and a beak. After the owls were fired we used a variety of underglazes and a clear coat to achieve some nice colors to finish the project.
The second graders created these fall leaf ornaments to show that they can create actual texture in their artwork and to show that they can use organic shapes in their artwork. The first week we rolled out our clay, rolled a real leaf into the clay, cut it into a shape with a cookie cutter, and then used other tools to create patterns and textures on our clay. When the clay ornaments were fired in the kiln, the leaf burned away leaving a fossilized image on the clay. The second week we glazed our clay. First we painted them with a brown or black glaze to get into all of the grooves and lines. We used a small sponge to wipe away most of the glaze but some stayed in the lines of the leaf and our patterns. Last we painted two coats of a colored glaze onto the ornament.
The third graders learned all about symmetry and organic shapes through the magic of art. We cut a circle and folded it into quarters. Then we drew a design in one of the quarters using a leaf and other organic shapes with an oil pastel. To create symmetry we folded our paper inward and rubbed our designs onto the empty quarters of our paper. Our final step was to color everything in symmetrical. We definitely accomplished our goal of learning about symmetry and organic shapes! Just look at our beautiful artwork below to see:
The first graders created these fall leaf paintings simply using a black crayon and liquid watercolor paints. We placed real leaves under our papers and rubbed a black crayon on top to show the texture of the leaves. Then we painted our designs using a wet on wet watercolor technique which allowed the paints to blend together on their own. The last step was creating a pattern on our frame with cut paper. Our goals were to show texture, color, and pattern in our artwork.
The Fourth Graders created these Fall Tree Reflections by the technique of mono printing. We only painted on the top half of our paper and pressed it onto the bottom half of our paper to create one unique print. Our goals were to show warm and cool colors in our artwork and to create a pattern around our frame.
After reading the book, "Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell, the kindergarteners created these paintings of their own owl babies. We created a background showing nighttime since owls are nocturnal animals. Then we painted feathers using short quick brush strokes to show texture. Our last step was adding details like the eyes and beak with shapes and lines.
The sixth graders created these fantastic ceramic birds after studying John James Audubon and his nature drawings. Our goals were to show form, texture, and color when creating our birds.
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Mrs. W.About Me: This is my eighth year teaching art at Switzer Elementary. I see every K-6 student for art once a week. My goal during this time is to nurture students' creativity through exploring different art mediums and concepts. By exploring art, students will develop essential knowledge and skills that will prepare them for the future. Categories
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