I just had to post these projects that my 6th graders created. I am so proud how beautiful these turned out. I know these students have painted with me previously but now that they are in middle school I sometimes feel that they just give up and forget all those suggestions I have given them over the years. Well, not this group. They took off when the paints were placed on the tables. I briefly discussed how to paint in the impressionist style but did little demonstration. These kids know tints and shades and how to apply paint. Well, after hanging these masterpieces, I guess they have been listening to me over the years after all!
Day One: Students used up to 4 colors for their pond water, then added lily pads.
Apply paint with thick brushstrokes…
Keep on Creating!
Laura
6 Comments
beckermiddleart.blogspot.com
March 3, 2012 at 2:09 pmIt's never easy to paint water! They did great. Awesome blog too.
dutch sisters
March 3, 2012 at 9:43 pmVery pretty!
diditeach
March 3, 2012 at 11:31 pmJust beautiful !!
Tati Galiano
March 4, 2012 at 12:02 amI am impressed with the strength and beauty of the paintings!.
It is fortunate for children to have such a good teacher.
Rebecca
March 8, 2012 at 2:57 amBeautiful!! It is indeed difficult to get middle schoolers motivated sometimes. They did a gorgeous job on these paintings. I love all of the hand-textured paper you use in your projects!
Anonymous
June 12, 2014 at 10:50 amI love this! Such a great idea!