Pop Art Inspired Self Portraits

 

2^nd Grade students looked at the work of American artist Roy Lichtenstein and the style of art know as "Pop Art". Students were then guided through the process of drawing self-portraits and focused on the details and what makes each of us unique.  Next the students worked with their peers to create a list of positive adjectives that describe them.  Each student picked at least one of these adjectives and included it in their art piece using the previously taught skill of doing bubble letters.  Finally each student added any additional details to their drawing to fill the space.  The medium for this project was pencil, sharpie, and colored pencil.  Students were restricted in only being able to use the three primary colors of red, blue, and yellow as well as black and white.  Great job 2^nd grade very creative and colorful work. 

4th Grade OP Art

 

An optical illusion is a picture that tricks the viewer's eyes and brain into seeing something that really is not there.  In this project students created pictures that make the circles orspheres appear to be popping off of the page.  Students worked very hard to ensure their lines were measured out correctly and were consistent with the illusion.  Students used "bent" lines on the interior of the circles, which altered the size and shape of the grid pattern of the background creating the illusion that the circles were popping off the paper.  Students were only allowed to use complimentary colors to help enhance the illusion.  The medium for this project was pencil and marker.  Great job 4^th grade.

1st Grade Owls of Color

 

1^st grade students created these colorful owls by following a guided drawing lesson that focused on the specific features of an owl.  Students learned about owl's large eyes and flexible neck and how these traits help this predatory bird find prey.  Students also learned about owls being nocturnal and how their traits equip them to be successful even in the darkness of night.  Students used the Medium of pencil, sharpie and then painted using tempera water cake paints.  Students were only able to use bright colors for this project to help add to the creativity of the final product.  A big Hoot! Hoot! To first grade for this cool project.  

Home Design

3^rd Grade Architectural Home Design

For this lesson 3^rd grade students learned about the process of building a home.  We talked about the building process timeline from basic ideas or conceptual drawings to blue prints and elevation drawings to the actual building process.  All students started with the same basic house shape in center of their paper and then were given the opportunity to add all the details and ideas they wanted to make their house unique and special.  Students had to incorporate at least three architectural details and use a ruler for all straight lines to complete this project. Students used the Medium of pencil, sharpie, and Crayola markers.  Great creative and imaginative work 3^rd grade.