Elephants

Art Club is finishing up for the 2nd Quarter and we wrapped up with an Elephant theme. Inspired by Salvador Dali and his long legged elephant painting. We talked about Surrealism and how these artists would try to paint what they dreamed about, so sometimes things would be normal and other times a bit strange. The kids really liked this idea, in their elephant pictures some adding things from their own dreams, dancing fruit and a snowflake as the sun. The results were AMAZING!! 

Along with our long legged elephants we also constructed clay elephants. Again this talented group of artists continue to astound and amaze me!!

 

 

 Strawberry and Watermelon Elephants. LOVE!

 Oh so COLORFUL!!

 And the more modern and sleek, black.

Mincraft Portraits

Kids everywhere love Minecraft!! So if you can't beat 'em...join 'em, right?  If you are unaware of what Minecraft is, it is video game where players build worlds with blocks. Now there is A LOT more to it (or so I learned from my students) but that is what I will narrow it down to for now.

I totally see the artistic merit to the Minecraft game. Video game designers are artists, they go to art school and learn graphic design. But the players of Minecraft are really building or designing worlds with landscapes and buildings, just like architects (again you need drawing skills for that too).  

So I connected this self portrait lesson to Minecraft. But we also learned and talked about geometric shapes and patterns when creating these amazing portraits. I was so happy with how they turned out and nearly everyone was successful with this lesson!!

These are some amazing examples that are hanging outside the art room. And not a day goes by where students from ALL grade levels walk into the art room and ask "Are we doing that today?"

Zentangle Portraits

 I LOVE ZENTANGLES!! They are great way to introduce or review pattern and rhythm. This year 3rd Grade made these awesome Zentangle Portraits. We talked about line and shape and how we can use them to create patterns and rhythms. Students started with a portrait of a head, then added all kinds of lines for "crazy hair" or backgrounds. Then to add a pop of emphasis I had them choose a space or portrait space to color. I am loving the results!!

Art Cart Retired!... Hello ROOM!!

 Well this year Mrs. Myers has moved into her very own room!! No more Art Cart. Though there are something I will miss about being mobile, it is very nice to have our own space to create art and have all our materials right at our finger tips. Here are a few pictures of the new space.

I am still settling, I feel like the walls are still a bit bare for an Art Room. But we'll get there. :) 

Thank yous go out to Pinterest and all the wonderful Art Teachers that post pictures of their own rooms!!

A New Year means New ART

This year's big project that beautifies our school is a mural. I painted this seascape for our front office over the summer.

Now the first day of school is quickly approaching. I am very excited for a new school year and being full time in my beloved school yet again! 

I can't wait to get busy making beautiful art with all of  my wonderful little artists. I will be seeing every class once a week, so we are going to get a lot of good stuff done and work on building our art skills. This year school's theme is "Empowering the Future", which is all super hero related so be on the look out for wonderful comic and super hero artwork!

If you would like to help us make some amazing new art this year, there are a few things we will need:

• Craft Materials---> Burlap and other Fabric, Beads, Buttons, Wire in a variety of color, Yarn, Sand Paper
• Toys--->Plastic Cars, Plastic Dinosaurs, Legos, Play Sand (Or Beach Sand)
• All types of magazines, but sports magazines would be the best!
• Art Supplies---> Containers with lids (my favorite are the cream cheese and baby food), Flat boxes (like used for soda flats or the lid from a ream of paper), egg cartons, foam trays (Fruit and Veggies only, NO meat)
• Anything that would be interesting to draw--> Shells, Vases, Teapots, Keys, Fake Flowers etc. 

And then there are the basics that I have listed on the top right side of my blog that we are always in need of each year. Just remember if you sending in a container that once held food, please WASH it thoroughly before sending it to school. Thank you!

I can't wait to see all my students and hopefully some beautiful artwork that was done over the summer!

Summer Art Camps

Hard to believe but summer is just around the corner. Are you looking for some Art Camps to keep your little ones creative minds and hands busy over the summer? Well here are a few options for around the area. And where you can find Mrs. Myers working this summer :) 


MOCA Jacksonville
Our city has a wonderful contemporary art museum that offers full and half day camps. For ages 4-14. Each week has it's own theme where they will create wonderful works of art.
Check out the link below to get full details:
MOCAjacksonville.org/family/camps 

Cummer Art Museum and Garden
Get ready to immerse your child in fine art for a week of learning and adventure! Children will print, draw, paint, create with clay, and learn new ways to think and talk about art in the galleries and Cummer Gardens. Camps are for students who will be entering 1st thru 6th grade.
Check out the link below to get full details:
Cummer.org

LaVilla School of the Arts
Located at Duval County's middle school dedicated to the Arts. 

Basic Camps are for ages 7 to 14 (listed on the opposite side) and are available all sum- mer. Campers select their weekly morning sessions and have the option to sample other camps in the afternoon.
Intensive Camps for ages 10 to 14 run in two separate 3 week sessions. These must be attended per session and the cost is $375.00. They may not be attended by the week.
The cost will not be discounted because of non-attendance.
Check out the link below to get all the details: 

http://www.duvalschools.org/lavilla

(There is a quick link to summer camp at the bottom of the page:) 

Ponte Vedra Cultural Center

(This is where I will be this summer:)

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach’s arts camps are designed to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, and imagination. The camps offer an opportunity to explore and create, using various mediums and to learn from professional artists and arts educators.

Check out this link for the good news:

ccpvb.org 

Come one! Come ALL!

           

San Pablo Elementary         
Presents
Starry Night Student Arts Show
May 15, 2014         
Come and enjoy an evening of
Art, Music and More!
 

You are invited to come and support the San Pablo community in our celebration of the arts. This year Starry Night Festival features a student art gallery, choral performances, and a presentation by Drama Club!

 In addition PTA is hosting Taste of San Pablo and        Annual Silent Auction! Enjoy the cafeteria transformed into a gallery of hand-picked student artwork available to take home upon a donation of any kind. All donations will be used to purchase Art, Music and Educational supplies!
 Vendors include Bono’s Taco Lu, Cinotti’s, Nini’s and more!

6:00 Gallery opens in the Cafeteria
6:15 K-2nd Choral performance in the Courtyard
6:30 Drama Club performance in the Courtyard
6:45 3rd-5th Choral performance in the Courtyard