Papa 6 Art
What is going on in Papa ʻEono Art?
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.
Drawing
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.
Native Plant Drawings
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.
Drawing Native Plants from Observation.m4vDiscussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- What did you notice about the way nature designs plants?
- Did you notice the direction of the light? Did it cast a shadow?
- How can the direction of the sunlight tell you the time of day?
Dot Day Paintings
Dot Day is a celebration of creativity, and the courage to share your voice. Over 13 million people celebrated International Dot Day on or around September 15th. We read "The Dot" and "Ish" books by Peter Reynolds before painting.
6 Grade Dot Day.m4vDiscussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- Where did your mark take you?
- How can you help others make their mark?
Aloha ʻĀina Inspirations 2017 -2018
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- What are you learning at your wahi?
Grade Legacy Project
Group Expression of a Masterpiece
Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:
- How do individuals make a difference in the larger community?
- How do we use color in our daily lives?
Self Portraits
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:
- What are you passionate about?
- Is there someone you identify with?