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Mini Waterlilies

April 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

Draw along with and create a Pond with waterlilies inspired by the illustrations of Beatrix Potter who is the author of classic book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Find some paper or any art materials that you choose. Remember, you are the artist so be creative with the materials you have. Draw on a pizzaRead More

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

April 5, 2020 Comments : 2

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a delightful children’s story of a little rabbit who does not follow his mother’s directions. Follow our Draw Along Video to create your own Peter Rabbit. I love using bold bright colors of paint splashed with big brushstrokes on watercolor paper. Incorporating different art mediums is common in myRead More

Clay, Flower Power, Nature

Daffodils

March 8, 2020 Comments : 3

Supplies Needed: Heavy weight paper or watercolor paper Modeling clay Paint palette Tempera paint in yellow, orange, red, green and white Flat paintbrush Step One Use a flat paintbrush and various shades of yellow, orange, red and white tempera paint and paint flat petals. I suggest starting from the center and pulling the brush outward.Read More

Flower Power, Nature

The Flower Garden

March 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Flowers in a garden. Need a splash of color to brighten your day? Try this adorable project which has simple directions for an amazing result. Supplies Needed: Tempera Paint in various shades: pink, orange, red, yellow, peach, purple and white Square piece of construction paper in shades of yellow, pink and orange Flat paint brushesRead More

Animals, Winter

Animal Tracks

February 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Animal Tracks! We investigated various animal tracks that one might see in the snow. Many of my students have seen deer, raccoon, and of course their favorite, rabbit prints. We used the excitement from a recent snow day to create these fun animal tracks in gray scale landscapes. Supplies Needed Black construction paper Royce GrayRead More

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Artist Study: Natalia Goncharova – Cherry Blossoms

February 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

We have been exploring various artists and the beauty of nature. My 3rd graders created these GORGEOUS still life paintings inspired by the artist, Natalia Goncharova. Natalia Goncharova was a painter, illustrator, and set and costume designer born in 1881 into a well to do family in Nagaevo, Russia. Her father was an architect andRead More

Color, Nature

Gray Owls

February 10, 2020 Comments : 4

Great Gray Owls are one of the tallest owls, and have broad wings and a long tail. They are big headed owls with a large facial disk. They dwarf most other owls in size but not by weight; their bulk is mostly made of feathers. Females are larger than males. Great Gray Owls are silveryRead More

Art of Russia

St. Basil’s Cathedral

February 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is a church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia and is regarded as a symbol of the country. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral.Read More

Art of Russia

Russian Architecture

February 6, 2020 Comment : 1

We were inspired by the female Russian Artist, Natalia Goncharov, to create these lovely, colorful buildings inspired by the architecture commonly found in Russia. My 6th grade artists created their own Russian inspired buildings as part of a larger scale mural, just like Natalia created for the ballet theatre. About the Artist: Natalia Goncharova wasRead More

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