Cave Paintings!

4th Grade Art took a virtual tour of the Cave of Lascaux. We learned about the history of the cave and the content that was discovered on the walls and ceilings. Inspired by the cave, we also painted on the "ceiling" (under the desks). After our drawings are complete, we will use natural colors to paint our animals. 

LEGO Self Portraits!

Every year, one of our last projects of the year is LEGO Self Portraits! To finish out their lower school art experience, all 5th graders create themselves in LEGO form. Check out some of our awesome portraits!

Flower Still Lifes

2nd Grade Art learned about Vincent Van Gogh and his still life painting. Specifically, we learned about his flower paintings! Using his sunflowers as inspiration, we created our own flower vases with patterned backgrounds of wallpaper. 

Architecture Paper Bags!

In 3rd Grade Art, we learned about building and designing all types of buildings. We designed and planned our own 'paper bag' buildings! It was fun to build using paper!!

National Crayon Day!

 

In honor of this great day, we read "The Day the Crayons Quit" and "The Day the Crayons Came Home" :) 

We also are very sad about the Dandelion crayon leaving 24-count box! 

3rd Grade Paper Weaving!

3rd Grade Art started a spring time paper weaving project! Using colorful strips of paper, we wove the paper in and out of the colored background. 

Can't wait to display our finished artwork!

 

 

Here's what our finished art will look like! 

5th Grade Degas Ballerinas

In 5th Grade Art, we are learning about Impressionism. We started with Monet and reflections using paint and symmetry. Now we are working on pastel drawings of ballerinas inspired by Edgar Degas. 

First we read the book, "Dance like a Butterfly" about Degas and his technique. 

 

It was super fun to make the teacher example! 

 

 

 

Can't wait to see the finished drawings! 

 

3rd Grade Warm and Cool Hands

Using warm and cool colors, students traced their hands and colored alternating warm and cool color combinations. 

2nd Grade Matisse Collages

2nd Grade Art learned about Henri Matisse, the "Master of Color", and his paper cut outs. We watched a video that brought us back to his time and showed us how he started this interesting technique. We also learned about positive and negative space. Using these 2 types of space, we made colorful paper cut out collages! 

Check out the Mati and Dada cartoon that we watched! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s37OoBXkYAc

 

3rd Grade Negative Space Drawings

In 3rd grade art, we learned about positive and negative space. We had fun finding an interesting object from around the room...one of us found the object on our foot! :) Then, we drew the object in a detailed drawing as well as only the space around the object.

4th Grade Symmetrical Names

4th Grade Art learned about symmetrical balance. Using this type of balance, they drew their names using block letters and the reflection. It was hard drawing our names upside down and backwards, but we did a great job! 

5th Grade Radial Names

5th Grade Art reviewed the different types of balance. Then, using radial balance as well as symmetrical, they created abstract designs using only their names. We love the "kaleidoscope" effect the names created!

Mixed Media Birch Trees

3rd Grade Art had fun creating their own colorful patterns with watercolor paint. Then, using torn paper and black markers, their birch trees really stand out!

Folk Art Landscapes

Using oil pastels and bright colors, we had fun making fantasy style landscapes in 4th grade art! We are working hard on creating interesting drawings using "Folk Art" as inspiration! 

     

Picasso Portraits

4th Grade Art recently learned about Cubism and Pablo Picasso. Using shapes and value, each student created their "Cubistic" self portrait. Check out our art in the hallway to see if you can guess who we are!