Van Gogh Flowers

Kindergarten and 1st grade looked at the dozens of painting Vincent Van Gogh painted of sunflowers before learning how to draw their own version.  We talked about the different ways flowers can look (big, small, blooming, facing up or down, etc.) as well as how flower stems bend.  We also looked at how the table looks underneath the flower vase.  Students then created their own masterpieces!

1st Grade Cezanne Apples

1st grade looked at the artist Cezanne and his many, many paintings of apples.  We talked about how the apples are more than just one color, and how the background had texture (how something feels) in it.  Students drew their apples, plate, and background design using a black crayon before painting it all in with watercolors.  This is one of my favorite lessons and they loved it!  Enjoy!

Still Life

Today 3rd and 5th graders learned about "Still Life" art.  Every artist uses still life to work on their drawing from observation skills (drawing what you actually see in front of you).   This was our first time drawing and painting from still life - and I am so impressed with my little artists!!!!  Enjoy!