Henri Matisse and clay texture

Students have been learning about Henri Matisse in second grade. Matisse is noted for the term "collage" to describe art created with cut paper. This second grade fruit bowl is an example of collage.

This clay sculpture came to us after a discussion on texture in fourth grade.

This is a pop up created by a fourth grade artist at our collage table. Many of our students learn how to manipulate paper in 3-dimensions prior to moving on to clay or recycled sculpture.

3-Dimensional art

One fourth grader created this on a play day at clay. It's a rose!

This fourth grade artist began to make a net to trap someone. She even started it over when it wasn't working out. This artist has been working on this for 4 classes.

This beautiful castle from a second grade artist took 8 classes. She began with the base by coloring paper to create the moat. Then moved on to the 3-D table to add the towers and drawbridge. Awesome!

Second Graders...

Have been learning how to layer paint.

Painting is open!!

Our kindergarteners and first graders have been introduced to our paint center.

Drawing and collage are popular

This student created a mythical creature at drawing!

A swingy swingset from a second grader,

And a lovely table and chairs!!

Abstract

This student was inspired by an artist in their class last year to create this Paul Klee-like work of art!!

Boy, are we having fun!!!

We have toys being made! By a second grader!! This student worked quietly for 2 classes creating this wonderful skateboarder.

This pattern of figures came from a fourth grader. He came in ready to work on the first day and wanted to make one of these 'people chains'. It took him two classes and looks great!!

This second grader wanted to make a house. As we haven't opened 3-Dimensional art yet, the artist made it out of paper. Very sturdy, and very beautiful...

Obstacle course

This is a fourth grader who created an obstacle course. We videotaped her artist statement as we had lots of movement!!

Welcome Back!

We have begun our art exploring with a Dragon...

And a mask.

I'm looking forward to another creative year.

New Year, clean art room

Our Paint center is waiting for it's artists!
Now where are those collage artists?
Drawing center is ready.
And so is our digital art center. We will post student work as soon as it is ready. Welcome Back!