Paper bag sculptures are great examples of texture and form!
Mixed media mythical creatures.
Ceramic fall leaves!
Third graders studied the Ming Dynasty in China and created Ming vase designs. We used the elements of line and free form shape to create authentic looking images.
Students learned about mandala shapes from India. The word mandala is the ancient Sanskrit word for “round”. The center of a mandala is a circle and then all other shape move outward from that point. This is called radial symmetry. Making mandalas can be a form of meditation, a way to help one focus and find peacefulness. Students painted the mandalas with water color then layered marker designs on top for detail.
Students studied the work of Henri Matisse and his use of balance through shape, space and color, for these koi fish resists.
Students in Mrs. McDaniel's are creating peacocks. They are using mendhi henna designs for the body and feathers.
Students learned the art of Zentangle-repeating patterns and design variety that helps one stay focused and calm. Black and white provided contrast and one single accent color provided some "pop". Zentangles were added to ties and then applied to a background "shirt".
Third grade students are studying the art work of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Impressionism is characterized by the blurry, smeared look of the paint when close up. The smears seem to disappear at a distance so the images are seen more clearly.
Third graders in Ms. Perry's class are working on their personal coat of arms. Each student chose an animal symbol and a panther paw, then included their hand print and a repeated symbol for their age.
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Third graders are learning about functional decorations. These are items that are useful and help us in some way but are also decorative and pleasing to look at. We are turning an ordinary, functional paper plate into a work of art. We discussed patterning and theme details, making sure imagery is spaced evenly throughout the boarder around a cenral design. Markers and crayons were used for color.
Students took a closer look at van Gogh's painting, Bedroom in Arles. We noticed that he did not use a vanishing point so the images are not perfectly in perspective. We decided to use the one point perspective skills we learned earlier in the year to draw his bedroom. Then we used our creative skills to personailze the space.
Third graders studied the various works of Vincent van Gogh. We learned that he exprressed himself by layering thick, bright color and lines. Students used oil patgel to layer many colors to create a sunflower field and warm summer sky.
Third graders learned about the printing process. We decided neon colors would make our prints interesting. The items we used to print are every day objects-like film cannisters, K cups, corks, Legos, cardboard, tiles, dowel rods, marker caps and bolts. Our end result will be an owl of amazing color and design!
Third graders have been learning about Henri Matisse and the way he used simple shapes and bright colors to create harmony in his compositions. We used free form shapes like leaves and warm colors to create harmony. This project sharpened our fine motor skills with lots of detailed cutting.