Monthly Archives: February 2012

Kindergarten: Self-portraits and color

Posted on February 29, 2012 by godfreyl

Kindergarten has studied color fields and Mark Rothko’s work. They transferred their knowledge about mood and color to create these beautiful self-portraits. They were expressing emotion and feeling through color. We had a lot of giggles and fun making our … Continue reading →

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Grade 4: Inspiration

Posted on February 22, 2012 by godfreyl

Focusing on using the elements of art, Grade 4 artists explored how artists generate ideas and build on their ideas to create unique works of art. Grade 4 artists wondered about inspiration and how artists are inspired. We began by … Continue reading →

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Preschool: Abstract painting with balloons

Posted on February 22, 2012 by godfreyl

Preschool students explored a new way to paint! The true beauty of this art was the process. Our friends used a funnel to fill balloons with different materials (sparkles, sand, shells, beads), blew them up, then dipped them into paint … Continue reading →

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Grade One, Body Scapes!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by godfreyl

To connect with our previous learning about abstraction and landscapes, Grade One students experimented with combining the two concepts. Using team work, they helped each other trace their bodies and instead of depicting the human form, they transformed themselves into … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Portraits!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by godfreyl

We have been working on self-portraits in kindergarten. Students have been learning about background and foreground and how to create a scene for their self-image. They enjoyed imagining where they wanted to “be” in their picture. They shared their ideas … Continue reading →

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