The students in papa ʻeono continue to use the metaphor of the native Hawaiian rain forrest to guide their behavior in the art studio like the plants and animals helping each other to grow and flourish they too help each other to grow, flourish, and bear the fruit of their artistic endeavors.
The Nani Ke Ao Nei mural continues to be a reminder of their part in a larger community. Nā Waiwai Hawaiʻi play an important role especially as they critique the work of others and self assess their own work.
Every student has a working Art ePortfolio that documents their process, progress along the way, and celebrate the completion of their artworks. Please ask your keiki to share their Art ePortfolio with you if they have not already.
Realistic drawing is one of the highest requested items by students in the 6th grade.
Drawing circles, ovals, and ellipses kinesthetically in the air, while alternating right and left hands allows students time to rehearse, use their whole brain, and build muscle memory before drawing on paper.
Here students are practicing the use of chiaroscuro. Observing where the light source is hitting an object and the shadows cast by the object.
Observation skills are drawing skills
When students draw from observation they develop the ability to draw realistically.
Elai's use of colors and gradations of green to light green demonstrate his understanding of light and shade.
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
Kū Kanaka Kū Haʻaheo
Our Hawaiian Identity
Lives in Our Haumāna
The class of 2024 created self-portraits that express their identity.
This 6th grade legacy project
grew organically
out of their Aloha ʻĀina experiences.
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua: