New Year - New Word Wall

It's almost my favorite day of school. The 1st Day! Every year I get so excited to see the kids again. Dressed in their new clothes, fresh haircuts, and the wee ones looking like turtles with their giant backpacks! I have one week left before they arrive and lots to do!

As I was getting my word wall ready for this year it occurred to me that I have more words than I can usually fit. This is the biggest board in my room so it is the only choice. I think this year I am going to make the words over and try to make them smaller so as I put them up throughout the year I have room for more! Hope you are having fun setting up your art room!

Andy Goldsworthy

Blog Discussion:  Do you think using the same form but different materials affect the artwork? Why? (Respond in the comments section below.)

Where do you find your inspiration?

Spend a little time with van Gogh

Sam, Sam, Sam, Sam!

Did you know that artist Andy Warhol and his Mom had hundreds of cats in their lifetime? That is a lot of cats! Did you also know that all of his cats were named "Sam" except one? What did he name that one cat?
See if you can find the name here while you explore Warhol's life and work. If you figure it out be sure to let us know by leaving a comment!

The above 3rd grade drawing is the beginng of our pattern lesson inspired by Warhol's cat illustrations. Be sure to look for the finished projects the next time you are in the building. Our 3rd grade pattern pets are fabulous!

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Pop!



Three Machines by Wayne Thiebaud




1st Graders Mixing Tints & Shades!

 


 



Pop Artist Wayne Thiebaud is the inspiration behind the 1st graders paintings this week. He loves to use tints in his artwork and lots of light values. Do you know how to make a tint using paint? If not - ask a first grader!