What's happening in art so far...

After a short summer, it's easy to believe that we already have been in school for 4 weeks!

It's been a whirlwind of a start so here is a brief recap of what the older students have been doing... 

5th Grade has started creating Contour Drawings of their shoes. 

Using their fabulous powers of observation!

 This sandal was tough, but she was totally up for the challenge!! #one proud art teacher!!

Then adding a Zentangle pattern sock to add a bit of color and contrast.

4th Grade is creating Linear Landscapes. 

Using lots of lines, organic shapes and patterns. 

My talented 4th graders are making these lovely landscapes.

 Now for a little color!!

Stay tuned for more amazing artwork from more grade levels!!

Sandcastles

Out first project for Art Club this year was Sandcastles! 

It goes along with our school theme; "Where Success is a Shore Thing!"

I did the same lesson with both groups (3rd-5th and Kinder-2nd), 

but of course each group brought their own set of skills to the lesson. 

 Day 1: We drew out our sandcastles and traced with a crayon.  

Day 2: We started to watercolor paint. With the younger group they were given a bit of salt to add with their watercolor to create that sand texture effect. 

Kinder.-2nd

With the older group they were also given salt but also, a few REAL shells to add to their paintings. The results are so amazing!! 

3rd-5th