A few more examples of my students’ work!  These are watercolor/pen & ink drawings based on songs.  They were asked to use a watercolor wash first to illustrate the overall mood of the song, then they were able to go back later to add more color once they had the drawings done in ink.

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Printmaking is probably one of my favorite things, and the students will be starting on this next project once they get back from spring break so I’ve been working on my example.  We are trying to get them to think more conceptually, and to really approach this project as if they are artists (up until [...]

Okay, time for my paper sculptures WRAP UP.  To refresh your memory, this was my example to show the kids:

The original image, and then a reinterpretation based on a chosen artistic style (they learned about impressionism, post-impressionism, and those crazy Fauves.)  Mine was focused on post-impressionism and specifically, pointilism.  Yeah.  PARTY.
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This is the first display I set up in my classroom!  My kids did a project on Architecture & Color… which means they had a LOT to learn (this is their first art class.)  We covered color theory, basic photoshop & photography tips, drawing, AND painting just for one little project.  They probably have no [...]