Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Embroidery First Grade Stitching a House

                                                    Stitching a picture

The full lesson for this fibers mini can be found at Tasha Newton's blog: IArtMyJob
All pictures by Tasha Newton

Draw your picture in chalk. Stick with simple geometric shapes 


Stitch over your lines with a running stitch. Take care in keeping stitches even and neat.


Mixed-up Animals-Dr. Seuss Imaginative Art

 

 





                                                                 Mixed-up Animals

 

Video Lesson






Chinese Brush Painting

panda 

Chinese Brush Painting

Chinese painting is one of the oldest painting styles still used today.


The subject is usually nature:

 Bamboo




Flowers






 Birds






Fish



Afternoon Snack by Cindy Pon - Chinese Brush Art 

Panda Bears


The "Six Principles" for Chinese Brush Painting


1.  Your state of mind in shown in each brush stroke.
If you are feeling calm and peaceful your brushstrokes will be calm and peaceful.  If you are nervous or stressed your brushstrokes may look different.

2.  Using your brush correctly is very important.

3. Look at your subject and only add the most important things.  Not many details.

4.  Colors don't need to be correct.

5.  Keep most of your paper white so the picture is simple.  Avoid symmetry.  (Things being the same on both sides)

6.  Look at and copy the work of the masters.  (People who are experts at Chinese brush painting)


You can try Chinese Brush Painting.  Children all over the world practice this style.
 





Video:(start around 3:20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_94fxvcDTY


You can look at this painting and try to copy it.
Write your title vertically.
Add your initials (this is called your “chop”) at the bottom with a red marker.







After students have completed their paintings, encourage them to discuss the differences between copying to perfect your technique vs. self-expression. Ask your students which method they prefer and why.