Merry Christmas!

 

 

Have a safe and happy vacation and see you in 2013!

More excellent work from home

 

Take a look at this impressive origami work by Chandra in 4th grade.
It took weeks for him

to construct this working doll house all from origami paper.
That takes some skill!



Rainbow Fish

 

The K2 class worked on a collaborative project using droppers and watercolors.

We spread out a white paper table cloth and watched as everyone added primary colors and saw how they would change when they mixed. When we had no more white to fill we called it a day and put it aside to dry.

It inspired me to cut it into a fish shape and have the students make it into the "Rainbow Fish", shiny scales and all. It's on display in the most fitting place, the library.

Artwork from home

 

 

I want to thank Colin in 4th grade for sharing his great lettering work he did on his own at home. I always enjoy seeing the students artwork done on their own time. Colin really has a great eye for color, keep up the good work.

Viking ships

 

These colorful viking long ships were done by the 6th grade class. Everyone worked step by step using templets to start with basic shapes. Then by gradually adding more detail the ship came to life. The ship and sail are done in color pencil and the sky and water is made with water color paint. 

Polar Bear, Polar Bear

 

The 1st grade class used small round sponges to paint these cute polar bears after watching the Eric Carle story Polar Bear, Polar Bear.

Chirstmas lights at night

 

This was the first lesson for the 1st grade with chalk pastels. We talked about how the colored lights have a glow at night. The pastels are perfect for showing this effect.

Drawing a realistic eye

Ok I hope some of the 7th grade students see these on the blog. They really came out great.

The class all followed along to a video showing step by step how to break the eye down into shapes until it all comes together to form an eye.

Open Door

7th grade started the assignment by drawing a door with shading and depth. Color was added with color pencils. Then a second drawing was made to be the "surprise" behind the door.

Artist of the Month, Thomas McGovern

 

These great detailed drawings are by Thomas.