Monday, October 26, 2020

Silhouettes

A silhouette is the dark shape or outline of something, usually against a lighter background.






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Monday, October 19, 2020

Beauty is all around us- First Grade

 What do you find beautiful in the world?


What colors do you see in this picture?


Andre Derain - Charing Cross Bridge



What lines and shapes do you see in this pictures?

Andre Derain - The Trees


Andre Derain made many paintings of beautiful places. 
What makes these places beautiful?
What makes these paintings beautiful?


- People find things of beauty in the world around them.

- Artists share what they think is beautiful in their art.

OUR EXPERIENCES: We see beauty when we look closely at nature or when we view a landscape a distance. We see beauty in the parts of the world that are built by humans such as bridges and buildings

We also can "see" or feel beauty in our actions of kindness,  love and respect.

ARTISTS HELP US FIND AND SHOW BEAUTY IN OUR WORLD.


Can you think of a beautiful place you would like to share? 
Is it a building or is it in nature?
What lines, shapes and colors will you use?

On an index card, or small piece of paper, take 5 minutes to write about or draw something you find beautiful.



Where Do Artists Get Ideas?

 Link to Beth Williams' Art blog: Meramec Choice Art

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Fiber Art


 Fiber arts is about making art with thread, yarn, paper, and fabric, made from both natural and man made fibers.



This week we will be visiting the Fiber Arts studio. 


First Grade Skills

- Thread a yarn needle
- Tie a knot
- Sew a running stitch in burlap


First Grade Video


Second Grade Skills

- Thread a needle
- Tie a knot
- Sew around two pieces of felt with an overstitch (whip stitch)
- Stuff and sew closed to make a stuffy


Second Grade Video




Third Grade Skills

- Thread a needle
- Tie a knot
- Sew a letter with a running stitch
- Sew two pieces of felt together with an overstitch (whip stitch)
- Stuff and sew closed to make a stuffy.

Third Grade Video