Students began this lesson by discussing the life and work of American artist Georgia O'Keefe. They discussed the elements of line, space and value. The planned their work by using viewfinders and creating thumbnail sketches. They gave consideration to color schemes including warm, cool, complementary and analogous.
Join us Thursday, December 12 for the annual SAE Art Show and Open Mic Night! 5-7:30 view the art 6-7 pm open mic! If you wish to purchase a frame, bring $25 cash or check to benefit the art department. Every student will have art on display. Preview the show, 8 am -2 pm See you there! Kindergarten students compared and contrasted petroglyphs (images carved into rock) and pictographs (paintings on cave walls). They viewed the cave wall paintings at Lascaux via virtual tour. We talked about how symbols can communicate stories and meaning! Fifth graders created op art inspired by artists such as Bridget Riley who specialize in optical illusion. Notice that each line is a miniature value scale shaded from light to dark or dark to light. Using the element of value allows us to create images that appear three dimensional. Fifth graders also selected color schemes to give their work unity (the principle that describes "pulling it all together" in art). Check out our parliament of owls by second grade artists, Symmetry and texture dominate the designs of these clay pieces. Students enjoyed working on 2D owls before moving on to the 3D lesson. 4th graders closely observed the soles of their shoes and drew from observation. Students were able to analyze and create visual texture through the use of line, shape, and pattern. Finally, students chose a soulful color scheme! We've had fun with homophones soul and sole. Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." What do you think? In keeping with our school theme, Footprints into the Future, 2nd graders created designs incorporating their favorite animal tracks. Exploring the art element of LINE is part of our unit one curriculum. Check out these artworks! Can you identify the tracks? I am very honored that I have just been named as Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the Georgia Art Education Association. This organization is close to my heart as I believe it is so important to stay involved with one's professional organization! I have gained so much from GAEA over the years as a member, an officer and president (2005-07). Not only have have I attended many, many great workshops and lectures, I have made lifelong friends across the state of Georgia. I have presented workshops on the state level and at our national conferences with the National Art Education Association. It is so encouraging to know that that we have a whole tribe of art teachers who really just want to become better at bringing quality art programs to our students. As my friends in GAEA say, "Together we are better!"
All grade levels have been busy this week creating sketchbooks! My sketchbook cover lesson is based on bookplate design. Bookplates are typically creative labels with the book owner's name. The labels are glued to inside cover of the book to show ownership. Bookplates have a place in art history dating back to Egypt in the 1300's! SAE students personalized their sketchbook labels by creating illustrations depicting a favorite hobby, sport, or activity. Students also drew self-portraits and pictures of things important in their own lives. Students can continue to add to their designs as the sketchbooks stay in the art room all year for notes, drawings, and assessments. |
Drew BrownI am an art educator, and I began teaching in 1994. I hold a PhD in Art (Art Education) from UGA. I love teaching at Sweet Apple! My students inspire me with their enthusiasm, creativity, questions, and great ideas. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, yoga, and of course, art (art museums, festivals, & creating art). Archives
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