Monday, January 23, 2012

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Step-by-Step Drawing

This site offers step-by step instructions on how to draw children loved characters and animals. A great way to begin practicing drawing skills. Check it out! DRAW & COLOR

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Cool Site

This site was designed to allow students to explore the principles and elements of art:

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Crazy Pumpkin Designs

We are going to paint paper plates using what we have learned about color. What two colors from the color wheel combine to make orange? Thats right! Yellow and red make orange. Students will paint paper plates and then use construction paper to design crazy pumpkins. The outcome should be a variety of unique pumpkin faces. Project inspired by adorable idea below:

Thursday, October 6, 2011

The Elements of Art

There are seven main elements of art:
Line
Shape
Form
Value
Texture
Space
& Color

We are going to learn about each of these elements and create a booklet displaying our new understanding. The Elements of Art should guide student thinking and open their minds to new ideas as art projects are completed both in and outside of class.

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