Winter Tree in Full Moon

Part II: Students traced their hand on black paper with open fingers, Using a white crayon or color pencil they extended the fingers into branches. Cut out tree shape and attached to Moon/Sky. Added additional branches as needed to develop the composition.

Expressive lines

Introduction to rulers and tracing shapes. A process driven lesson, following direct drawing instructions to create a non objective composition, color added later.

Paper Tile Mosaic

Inspired by Greek and Roman tile work, students created collage paper works using glue sticks, patterns, ruler, construction paper and pre cut paper tiles.

Dynamic and Dramatic sky Part II

Students created a dramatic sky watercolor/crayon resist inspired by Van Gogh and Turner. Sea Salt was used to add special drama. City silhouette images were added with cut black paper collage, embellishments drawn on with Gel Pens. Inspired by support material of famous Architectural sites around the world. Part of our "It's a small World" theme.

Doodle Grid

Measure and layout a grid pattern-good rule skill practice. in each square draw/create a unique doodle design or pattern. This is a warm up go to project for students throughout the year.

Value Scale Buildings

Color blending and color theory, blending to create a value scale. Understand art vocabulary, following a series of directions.

Using the painted value scale paper, artists created a building form that they embellished with cut paper and color pencils. Handouts where available with images of architecture from around the world.

Little Red

Inspired by the classic fairy-tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls. A pattern was used for the 3 main characters.

 Students added the details, cut out the shapes and build their own background, using printed resources working with design and storytelling.

Magic Carpet

Cut paper project inspired by woven carpets and textiles of the Middle East. Build patterns and use a variety of scissor blade designs. Fun way to evaluate skill cutting abilities and build art vocabulary.

Fall Leaves

Seasonal changes, warm colors using leaf rubbing plates to create free fall leaf patterns. Crayon resist and watercolors.