3rd Grade 12 Shape Collages

The third grade students began this project by drawing 12 organic shapes, using just one, continual line. The students then developed a color scheme for their collages, choosing a monochromatic palette for 11 of their shapes and an accent color for the final one. After all of the shapes were traced, cut out of magazines and pieced together on their paper, the class finished off the collages by outlining their lines in colorful yarn. Hard work and dedication paid off, as the final works are wonderful!

5th Grade Lizards

These lizards are contemporary renderings of the "X-Ray" style paintings created thousands of years ago by indigenous Australians, the Aborigine Peoples. The 5th grade lizards retain the light on dark, complex line work of the native art. They do however regress from the earth-tones of the Aborigine work, displaying much brighter and bold colors, which results in work that resembles hues of our own time and culture.

Kindergarten Caterpillars!

Both Kindergarten classes kicked off this year by making caterpillar collages, inspired by the colorful work of Eric Carl. The students explored many different mediums and techniques, ultimately resulting in phenomenal creations!

2nd Grade Wild Things

After reading the book "Where the Wild Things Are," the 2nd grade students explored the artwork of Maurice Sendak. They analyzed his illustrations, observing how he used pattern and technical details to create his whimsical creatures. They also examined the mediums used in his work, hypothesizing why he chose given materials to attain specific outcomes.

The students then created their own Sendak-inspired Wild Things, by composing imaginative creatures enveloped in extremely detailed patterns. Note the repeated letters and numbers-what dedication!