As a painter and color enthusiast myself, I get really fired up for a good session of painting with the kids. Fifth graders are beginning their nonobjective color studies, inspired by works from Paul Klee, Arthur Dove, and Sonia Delauney. We completed a prep sheet with thumbnail sketches, plotted compositions, and mapped out color schemes, then dove right in. After umpteen years of washing paint trays, I finally figured out how to use lidded condiment cups and magazines as palettes - just peel off and toss! Super easy.
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| working with a monochromatic scheme |
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| and analogous |
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| and complementary |
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| inspirational posters with student art |
On another note, last week, I had a group of students who I don't usually see come for a lesson, so I decided to try out a craft - something we typically don't have in our curriculum, but this was not a "regulation" day so we went for it. Found on Pinterest,
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Very interesting "mash-up" of artists for inspiration. I like the color schemes and the students really look like they are enjoying the process. I have always used the condiment cups as they keep the paint fresh for a loooooonnnnnng time! :) I'm definitely gonna use the magazine idea-Genious!
ReplyDeleteI've used magazine palettes, too. They're great, but my younger students have had trouble with the peeling off part -- paper would tear, paint everywhere scene -- not that that stopped me from using them:)) I just had to give VERY careful directions on how to do it without the mess.
ReplyDeleteThese snowmen are so neato! I have done giant snowmen in the past on large drawing paper, but think I'd like to give this a "go" before holiday break!
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