So far behind....

Wow, I can't believe I haven't updated in so long. On the positive side, I have created an Artsonia online gallery for my students. Over 400 artworks on display! Check it out at:
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=144519

A couple of 5th grade examples:

2013 Fine Arts Festival finalists

Selections from Kindergarten through 5th grade. These were entered into the local Fine Arts Festival in March.

5th grade collage of Cabin in the Cotton by Horace Pippin

5th grade watercolor ( used contact paper resist for the trees)

5th grade pastel

Oops...out of time!
More to come....

5th grade watercolors

A little watercolor skills "test" I gave last year's 5th graders. They did such a nice job with crayon resist (for the sun), background wash and blending, glazing, and texture with dry-brush. Such a simple project, and so effective!

5th grade watercolors

A little extra-curricular project over Thanksgiving with family: Papermaking studio!

 

Welcome to my art classroom and studio! Here you will find what's going on in the elementary art room this school year, as well as other interesting information.  I'll start off with some projects from the end of the 2012-13 school year.

4th grade: Clay sculptures 

from 2 students...more to come

5th grade: Clay sculptures

from a few students....