Exploration 1:

Hot and Cold Colors

Artist leaned how a color wheel is a tool used to explore color theory. When cut in half, the color wheel is separated into hot and cold colors. They explored how we can find those colors at a beach. The hot sun is red, yellow, and orange and when they want to cool down they would head towards the water which is blue, green and purple. Artists created an artwork that would remind them of that analogy using our supply table. We spent time learning how to take care of our studio space and how we can all work together to create a positive work environment. 

  Exploration 2:

Puzzels with a Purpose

Third-grade artists listened to and were inspired by the book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom. We discussed what a cause or purpose is, how people rally together to great change. Every student found a cause or purpose they wanted to stand behind created a watercolor depiction of this. They brainstormed ideas, sketched it out, outlined with a sharpie, and watercolored their artwork. Paintings were laminated  and cut it into puzzle pieces! It is fun for our artists to see that artwork isn't always just about being pretty, there can be meaning behind art! 

  Exploration 3:

Tessellations

M.C. Escher's tessellation art was the inspiration for our projects. Third grade artists learned how Escher created repeating shapes that fit perfectly together. They looked at his artwork and created their own repeating shape. They traced their shape over and over again and then learned how to turn markers into water color. By drawing marker on a smooth surface and adding water with their paintbrush, they were able to create their own unique colors for their tessellation. 

  Exploration 4:

Circle Weaving