Take a look at some of the paintings that have been recreated to the left...

Then click on this link... Museum of Modern Art and search around for an artwork you think you could recreate. Get a parent or sibling to help you use objects or people from around the house, and do your best to re create the artwork! Have fun with it! Make it funny if you want, or be totally serious. It's up to you! 

(hint, if you're stuck, look at landscapes)

Ok, so Now that you are finished fill out the google form and post your work to the padlet below.

To the left is an example of a color wheel. Your mission is to find objects around your house that match or come close to the colors you see, and arrange them into a circle sorted by color! (hint! baby toys are often brightly colored)

This is a cool video that I found using pencil, marker, and something to color with (markers or crayons, or whatever you have at home.

Once you finish your artwork, snap a pic, post it on the padlet

So, we've gone through almost ALL of the principles of design. Some have been combined with one or more others, but we've touched on them.

Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.

Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

Movement is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.

Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.

Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition of elements of design creates unity within the work of art.

Proportion is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.

Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.

Variety is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.

Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.

Watch the video and take the google quiz below. (no padlet this week)

Unity (also called harmony) is an important principle of design that gives the artwork a sense of cohesion or coherence. It is the wholeness or completeness of a picture. Unity and harmony in art are used by artists to tie a composition together and help the composition make sense as a whole piece of art.Start by watching the top video. It'll give you a good idea what Unity really looks like.Then grab some art supplies, and do the project in the bottom video! It's a great way to dip your toes into the principle of unity! (p.s. Kinders can trace circles instead, it's a LOT easier, especially with the help of someone older)

And of course, as always, click on the google form, fill it out completely, and then submit your artwork on Padlet!

We've covered repetition, but this is a little different, and it's important to know that difference. There are two videos for you to watch this week, just to get the idea of what rhythm is vs repetition. The first one does a good job explaining the difference. The second video doesn't have any talking, so you need to read the captions, and listen to the music to get the full idea. Enjoy!

Next your third video is a project for you to do! You'll need markers, and blank paper. (maybe some colored pencils if you have them)

Don't forget to fill out the google form, and post your work on this week's Padlet!

There are still a few principles of design we need to touch on. This weeks is MOVEMENT. Watch the video to the left to learn what movement in art is, what it looks like, and how to create it! Don't forget to take fill out the google form! Then watch the second video on the left, and do the project just as shown  (obviously, you don't have to do a butterfly, and any shape will work, but you can if you want to!)

YOU HAVE ALL WEEK TO DO THIS, don't rush! Put some effort into this to make it look clean and nice.  THEN post on the padlet below. 

Ok! Almost done! We've got a few more principles of design to cover. This week, we are hitting Repetition and Variety. Use headphones if you got em! This video is a little intense to start with. Enjoy! 

Next watch the Mr. Mapson video and carefully think about how you are going to create an artwork that contains repetition and/or variety. Then fill out the google form.

NOTE: in building students do NOT need to post to the Padlet, ONLINE students DO.

Remember when I said we would continue last weeks project this week? Well, it turns out that we are going to be shifting gears and not continuing that project. 

Lets work on some of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design that we haven't gotten to yet!

Watch the video on EMPHASIS to the left.

I want you to do TWO small drawings for me. One were you emphasize something like maybe your pet, or a family member. The second one I want you to show the same thing, without any emphasis. For example, look at the pictures I posted to the left. One has a LOT of emphasis on Waldo. The second image has no emphasis. In fact Where's Waldo is ALL about removing any emphasis on Waldo. It makes it harder to find him!

Today, I want you to make TWO drawings! One that takes something and put emphasis on it, and another that takes it away! Post them on the padlet and take your google quiz! 

Watch the video to the left and see what MLK was all about! Then fill out the google form below! We'll continue this project next week. 

I want you to draw a picture based on the story to the left. Have your mom or dad help read it. 

Take your time on your drawing! You have all week to get it done. When you're finished there are TWO things you have to do... #1 fill out the google form #2 Post your artwork on the Padlet.

We have one day of class this week! Come check in and tell me how your break was!

LIVE art chat Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm for a quick art lesson. Bring paper and pencil. 

This is a fun little project that has a lot of potential for fun! Watch the first video to the left and get started! You'll need a nice paper (no lines please) a Pencil, eraser, sharpie (optional) and something to color with. I like markers for this project, but crayons will do. 

DON'T COLOR!

 Until you watch the second video! I made this one to show you how to put patterns in your drawing. 

I know you guys have gone over patterns in class with our teachers. Let's make some pattern art. Watch the video on top, and then fill out the google form by clicking the icon below. Then watch the SECOND video, the one that I made for you. And click the Padlet icon to put your artwork up!

Hey there! This week, we are looking at using proportion in our artwork. Some of you guys are already pretty good at this, but some might need to practice some more. Watch my video to the left and see what I'm talking about! Then click on the google forms icon below and fill out the Google Form. Last, click on the Padlet icon below and drop a pic of your work this week! Don't forget to like and comment on your favorite works!

So, we've gone through all of the elements of art, now we are starting the principals of design. These go hand in hand with the elements of art. The principals of design describe HOW an artist uses the elements of art in a piece of artwork. Now that we've been introduced to Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Value, Form, and Space, we should have an idea about how to put them together. Watch the video to the right and get an idea about how to use Balance in your artwork. (you don't need to do the activity in her video, mine is easier) Then, grab a paper, some glue, scissors, and a magazine, and let's get to work!

Day of the Dead isn't the same as Halloween. It's a different holiday altogether! Watch the video and try to think about Someone that you can celebrate. (Living or dead!) Then draw a picture of something you can do to celebrate at your house. 

Then drop your pic on the padlet!

Click on the video to the left, you'll need a piece of square paper. You can make as many as you want! Why not make a whole village! Decorate your houses, have fun!Then take a pic, post it on Padlet and fill out the google form!