2nd Grade what a great art year 2021-22

2nd grade started the year inspired by Picasso and Matisse 

They created Fairytale Villains and Rainbow Guitars

Both projects used multiple art techniques 

cutting, collage/layering, watercolor and drawing

Students worked on composition and finding balance

This book really helped set the stage for the projects 
it introduced both artists as animal characters 

Another artist of inspiration 
Sonia Delaunay 

In celebration of Lunar New Year students created a 
simple shape dragon

A peek inside the End of the Year Art Folder 

End of the year Art Folder 

2nd grade created mini cat portraits inspired by the works of  Paul Klee and Laurel Burch 

canvas prepped for student work 

Mini paper cat portraits 

finished product 

 

Direct Drawing 2nd

 2nd grade learned about Lunar/Chinese New Year and some of the traditions.

Following a series of direct drawing instructions they drew an S shape that became a Serpent/ Dragon!

this year Chinese New Year is Feb 12 and we begin the year of the Ox. 

A large S shape to make the spine or shape of our dragon 

Next add 8 to 12 pair of rib marks, connect the ribs with 
muscle lines that are either ( ) or ) (  to create a body shape 

Add details such as horns, armor, wings eyes, smoke, teeth and or claws 

colored and decorated, these were drawn on black paper for extra drama!

Here are some other fun and inspirational resources, print color and enjoy!

The animals of the Chinese Zodiac 

the dragon dance 

a dragon head detail 

Another different guide to drawing a dragon 

How about this dragon with 4 feet/legs 

This year is the Year of the OX 

The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

This is very informative video of the Chinese Zodiac creatures. 

How Asians Celebrate Lunar New Year Worldwide

One of the largest Lunar/Chinese New Year celebrations is here in Northern California-San Francisco. 

Bet You Didn't Know: Chinese New Year | History

This is a very quick overview of  some of the traditions and customs surrounding the Chinese New Year's celebration.