art lesson may 4-8
This week we will be creating "Mural Art to Make People Smile"
Start by watching this YouTube video reading of our classroom book, Maybe Something Beautiful written by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael Lopez. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL5TzKaDXzA
In the book, "Maybe Something Beautiful" Mira meets a man with an art job. What does he do? Yes, he’s a muralist. A muralist is an artist who designs, paints and/or creates large paintings on walls and ceilings. Some cities hire muralists to paint on public buildings or structures.
Have you ever seen murals around your area before?
Here are some examples from towns in our area:
Start by watching this YouTube video reading of our classroom book, Maybe Something Beautiful written by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael Lopez. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL5TzKaDXzA
In the book, "Maybe Something Beautiful" Mira meets a man with an art job. What does he do? Yes, he’s a muralist. A muralist is an artist who designs, paints and/or creates large paintings on walls and ceilings. Some cities hire muralists to paint on public buildings or structures.
Have you ever seen murals around your area before?
Here are some examples from towns in our area:
After looking at these examples, use your best drawing/painting/coloring skills to:
1) Create an artwork for someone that will put a smile on their face. Think about what they like and put that in your artwork.
2) Take a photo of your artwork and text or email it to the person you made it for. You could also mail them the artwork or photo with a letter. 3) How could you turn your artwork into a mural? Where would you paint your mural? Why?
Feeling inspired?
Create an artwork for your neighborhood! You can make a sidewalk chalk mural, create art from nature, or make and artwork and hang it in a window. Always ask for help from adults when you use art materials!
1) Create an artwork for someone that will put a smile on their face. Think about what they like and put that in your artwork.
2) Take a photo of your artwork and text or email it to the person you made it for. You could also mail them the artwork or photo with a letter. 3) How could you turn your artwork into a mural? Where would you paint your mural? Why?
Feeling inspired?
Create an artwork for your neighborhood! You can make a sidewalk chalk mural, create art from nature, or make and artwork and hang it in a window. Always ask for help from adults when you use art materials!
art lesson april 27-may 1
Art Zoom with Mrs. Stevens on Tuesday, April 28th! Meet me on Zoom (link found on your teacher's classroom blog)
from 12-12:30 pm for a fun art lesson!
Below are the step by step directions for the Rocket Ship Collagraph Printmaking I am going to demonstrate during our Zoom meeting.
During our Zoom meeting, I will be demonstrating how to make a really cool print called a Collagraph. I'll demonstrate and then you can try your own at home when you have your supplies gathered :)
Supplies Needed:
sheet of foil
cereal box (or piece of thin cardboard)
scissors
glue (liquid or glue stick will work)
sponge
bowl of water
markers (permanent markers will NOT work for this!)
piece of paper
If you already have your supplies gathered and ready to go for our Zoom meeting, then you can work along with me. BUT, if you need time to gather your supplies, I suggest just watching me demonstrate during our Zoom and then following the tutorial below at your own speed at home:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnbjCWJzp4
Here is an example of what our prints will look like:
from 12-12:30 pm for a fun art lesson!
Below are the step by step directions for the Rocket Ship Collagraph Printmaking I am going to demonstrate during our Zoom meeting.
During our Zoom meeting, I will be demonstrating how to make a really cool print called a Collagraph. I'll demonstrate and then you can try your own at home when you have your supplies gathered :)
Supplies Needed:
sheet of foil
cereal box (or piece of thin cardboard)
scissors
glue (liquid or glue stick will work)
sponge
bowl of water
markers (permanent markers will NOT work for this!)
piece of paper
If you already have your supplies gathered and ready to go for our Zoom meeting, then you can work along with me. BUT, if you need time to gather your supplies, I suggest just watching me demonstrate during our Zoom and then following the tutorial below at your own speed at home:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnbjCWJzp4
Here is an example of what our prints will look like:
art lesson april 20-24
- Tri-fold a piece of paper and label each of the three parts with:
- 1) SEE, 2) THINK, 3) WONDER.
- Visit the website link that has many examples of art from all over the world. Pick 1 piece of art in the “Animals” collection.
- Website link: https://www.rawpixel.com/category/53/public-domain?sort=trending&filter=animals&page=1
2- What do you think? What do you think is going on? Do you like the piece? Why or why not. How does it make you feel?
3-What do you wonder? What does this make you wonder? What questions do you have?
Take notes on your tri-fold paper documenting what you SEE/ THINK/ WONDER about with the piece of art.
Share your notes with a family member.
THEN, Create your own work of art in the style of the artwork you analyzed.
Need help getting started? Watch this YouTube video to help understand how we critique art using “See/ Think/ Wonder”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFkMEGHR2Ek
ARt Lesson April 13-17
Ready for some drawing fun?! This week, in honor of the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie, we will be drawing Sonic with the help of our friends at Art for Kids Hub! All you need is a piece of paper, a pencil to draw with, and ANYTHING to color with :) Make sure to add your extra details when you finish drawing Sonic AND upload a picture of your drawing to the "Share your ART" page of this blog.
Have fun! Link to How to Draw Sonic, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd4fYncwbj4
Have fun! Link to How to Draw Sonic, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd4fYncwbj4
art lesson march 30-april 3
Hey everyone! This week we are going to try a folding surprise drawing :) These are super fun! The folding surprise drawing I picked for us is a "scary cute monster"....If you would prefer a different one, you can visit Art for Kids Hub youtube channel (with your parents permission first!) and there are about 6 more folding surprise drawing videos featured there.
For this folding surprise drawing, you will need...
Link to Art Hub for Kids Folding Surprise Drawing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY0fIi5eQ8g
For this folding surprise drawing, you will need...
- Something to draw with (Pencil is best!)
- A piece of paper
- Something to color with
Link to Art Hub for Kids Folding Surprise Drawing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY0fIi5eQ8g
Art lesson for march 16-20
Students, Check out this book called "Snappsy the Alligator" and then try your best to draw a realistic crocodile by using our favorite YouTube drawing channel, Art For Kids Hub! Remember, when something is "realistic" that means it looks real and not like a cartoon. This drawing may be a little challenging, so make sure to take your time and pause the video if you need extra time! Press lightly with your pencils, so you can erase easily!
Links here: Snappsy the Alligator (click link to listen) AND How to Draw a Realistic Crocodile (click link to draw)
Links here: Snappsy the Alligator (click link to listen) AND How to Draw a Realistic Crocodile (click link to draw)
Art lesson for march 23-27
This week we are making art using symmetry.
What is symmetry?
Put simply, symmetry is the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or arranged around an axis.
Don't worry...we will look at examples in everyday life to understand that definition! Designs most pleasing to the human eye are often the most symmetrical.
If you have a printer available, print the "SYMMETRY" sheet below to practice completing the other half of symmetrical items.
Source: https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/what-is-symmetry-project-free-printable/
What is symmetry?
Put simply, symmetry is the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or arranged around an axis.
Don't worry...we will look at examples in everyday life to understand that definition! Designs most pleasing to the human eye are often the most symmetrical.
If you have a printer available, print the "SYMMETRY" sheet below to practice completing the other half of symmetrical items.
Source: https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/what-is-symmetry-project-free-printable/
Once you've practiced completing the symmetrical drawings, you're ready to put that practice into action by creating a fictional "Symmetry Name Creature!"
To complete this project, you will need:
Paper
Pencil
Markers (crayons or colored pencils will work too!)
*For a video tutorial of this project, click this link: www.kitchentableclassroom.com/what-is-symmetry-project-free-printable/?jwsource=cl
Step 1: Start with a piece of white paper folded in half long ways aka: the “hot dog way.”
Step 2: On one side of the fold write your name with the bottom sitting on the fold. If you can write in cursive then you may do so. If you don't write in cursive, that's okay too! Write big. This is vital to the success of the project. Write big.
Example:
Step 3: Once you have a name written nice and large it’s time to transfer the image to the opposite side of paper to get that symmetrical image.
This is easy and requires no special transfer paper. Make sure the pencil line of your drawing is nice and thick. Close the paper and use the closed lid of a Sharpie to rub over the pencil line. You will be rubbing on the back of the side of the paper that has no image. You should be able to see through that one layer of paper to see where your lines are.
That little bit of pressure will transfer enough pencil lead to the blank side of the paper that your image can be seen.
TRANSFORMING A NAME INTO A SYMMETRICAL CREATURE…
Once the name image is transferred you have this weird, awesome symmetrical shape. Set your imagination loose as you add parts, patterns, and pieces to your design to turn it into a imaginary creature.
Use the same method as above. Draw only on one side and transfer the image to the opposite side.
This is easy and requires no special transfer paper. Make sure the pencil line of your drawing is nice and thick. Close the paper and use the closed lid of a Sharpie to rub over the pencil line. You will be rubbing on the back of the side of the paper that has no image. You should be able to see through that one layer of paper to see where your lines are.
That little bit of pressure will transfer enough pencil lead to the blank side of the paper that your image can be seen.
TRANSFORMING A NAME INTO A SYMMETRICAL CREATURE…
Once the name image is transferred you have this weird, awesome symmetrical shape. Set your imagination loose as you add parts, patterns, and pieces to your design to turn it into a imaginary creature.
Use the same method as above. Draw only on one side and transfer the image to the opposite side.