Student Projects

Fifth grade artists were able to choose what they wanted to make with their clay.  Students came up with some pretty neat ideas!

The 2nd grade artists also created dogs wearing sweaters.  Students were able to follow along and create a Weiner dog drawing along with designing their own sweater for their dogs, with patterns and line! 

The 2nd grade artists created glowing lanterns, focusing on painting a gradient in the background with a glow at the center.  Afterwards, we talked about different shaped lanterns and the students were able to demonstrate understanding by creating a silhouette of their own lanter design to bring their paintings to life!

THe 1st grade artists created their own Monarchs!  The students were able to identify markings and demonstrate symmetry while working on their project.  Students drew on half of a folded sheet of paper and painted on only that half, folding their paper and rubbing to create a symmetrical print!  Spread those wings 1st grade!

The 6th grade artists created a mixed media piece with the focus being a supermoon.  Students created their background with chalk pastel and created layers of rolling hills and mountains with ripped paper.  Students were able to create their supermoon using a coffee filter and markers and then spraying them with water to get the markers to blend.  Once everything was glued down, students then created tree silhouettes and gave the trees some life with vibrant colored vegetation!

The 2nd grade artists created their own ceramic ghosts using a slab rolling technique, followed by draping over a cup and formed in to their ghost forms!  Enjoy these awesome creations!

The 5th grade artists created their own fall theme pinwheel, focusing on scale, orientation, placement and repetition!

The 4th grade artists created their very own Zen art by drawing a pumpkin and creating intricate patterns within each shape of the pumpkin!

The 5th grade artists created leaf bowls, cups, plates using a slab technique and a leaf to create texture through rolling.  The students then were able to glaze their leaves and explore with different palete options.

Fourth grade artists learned about the origin of Aboriginal art and demonstrated their understanding by creating their own dot painting of a leaf.  These came out amazing and has added some much-needed color to our hallways!

Second grade artists created their own textured paper through exploration with everyday materials and paint.  From there, students were able to focus on creating their butterfly and demonstrating their understanding of symmetry.

Kindergarten artists were able to dive right in with oil pastels and paints to create their beautiful compositions full of color!  We talked about different lines and how lines can go in all directions.  Once students created overlaps, they noticed shapes beginning to pop up.  From there, students were able to try their best to stay within the shapes while painting with watercolor.

First grade artists created their very own lighthouses to kick off the summer season!  Students drew their lighthouses, chose the terrain the house was on and were able to use watercolors to add some beautiful life!

The 5th grade artists were able to learn and discuss crests and the make-up of the designs including, shapes, banners, windows, embellishments, etc.  Students needed to create windows with their hobbies or interest illustrated within.

The 2nd grade artists learned about foreground, middleground and background while creating their eggs, chicks and bunnies!  Students were able to create paterns and gestures on their work.  Enjoy this Easter art work.

Some middle school students created their own strand of holiday lights, working diligently with water colors to be able to create different values with colors.  This is done by the amount of water and paint used - students were also able to create a glow for their lights.

The 6th grade students worked on their blending and smudging techniques to create a cropped candle drawing, focusing on form and proportion!

The 5th grade artists created an observational drawing of different types of brushes.  Students demonstrated drawing at an enlarged scale and focused on little details of the brushes.  Students added color using watercolor and gave the painting a little more depth with the addition of charcoal shadows.

The 4th grade artists studied the work of Vincent Van Gogh's Flower painting.  Students then recreated the painting through observational drawing and oil pastel blending.

The 2nd grade artists created alphabet soup using protractors, oil pastels and topped it off with a silver spoon.  Students used mixed media and the process of layers to create their wonderful works of art.

The Kindergarten artists created textured paper using paint and cardstock as their applicator.  The students were able to explore the painting through scraping and smudging.  Students then were able to trace different types of leaves on their paper, cut out and add veins.  We discussed the importance of the veins for leaves.

The fifth grade artists created some "drip" art using lines and overlapping.  Students were able to work in layers during this assignment and got to choose their own color palette.  CLICK the image to the left to see more!

The Kindergarteners were able to learn about different types of line and color to fill their composition.   They were asked to draw different types of lines that went off the edge of the paper and then we talked about the appropriate way to use watercolors and filled the shapes within our composition to bring some life to our artwork.  Some students noticed they could mix colors on their paper!

The 5th grade artists created observational drawings of paintbrushes.  Students focused on placement within the composition, scale, overlapping, and details.  Students were then able to add color with watercolors to bring the paintbrushes to life!

The 1st grade artists created a landscape one-point perspective of a crop field.  Students were able to demonstrate understanding of scale with onject close being larger and objects further away being smaller.  Students were able to then create a scarecrow to watch over their crops.

The Kindergarten artists created a fall tree painting using sponges, paintbrushes, and Q-Tips.  Students were able to explore with the different materials as paint applicators.

The 5ht grade artists created their own clay castles.  This was the first year I've tried this assignment and students knocked it out of the park.  Students were able to roll out slabs of clay to create cylindars and then add roofs, walls, rocks, stairs, doors, texture and glaze to their creation.

The 7th grade artists used recycled cardboard to create their own shoes, sandals, Crocs, etc.  The students did an amazing job planning this out in 2D knowing they had to create a 3D object.  The students were able to measure and cut with precision to create their work of art.

The 6th grade artists created some pretty amazing ceramic pieces using the coil hand-building method.  Students were able to build layers creatively with spirals, horizontal and vertical coils and more.  The glazing came out wonderfully to make the colors vibrant!

The 8th grade artists created a self portrait this year by drawing one side through observation and realistically and then editing a photo to create a vector based image you see on the other side.  Students did a great job on this assignment.  Also, the borders were created with student interests included.

The Kindergarten artists created a drawing of a bunny for this wonderful spring weather!  The students were able to focus on scale, line direction, shape placement, and proportions.  The students were then able to watercolor to bring some Spring life to their artwork.

The 4th grade artists were able to create their own Celtic knots, thinking about weaving and interlocking their shapes.  The students were able to choose their shape and color to create these wonderful pieces!

The 1st grade artists were able to create their first still life drawing and painting using artificial fruits!  Students did an amazing job observing the shapes of the fruits, the placement, and the colors.  Once drawn, using overlaps, students used watercolors to add life to the fruit and vegetables they observed.

The 3rd grade artists learned more about where rainbows come from and how we see color.  Students were able to experience lines, shapes, colors, textures, form, space and value during this project.  Students created their own prisms and included the color spectrum from a light source.  Students then were able to demonstrate their understanding of value using watercolors (this is challenging) in their work!  These are amazing!  

The 6th grade artists learned about tessellations and the work of M.C. Escher.  Students were able to talk about positive and negative space.  They created a template and then chose two separate colors to alternate and create a pattern.  Afterwards, students turned their templates to characters or objects to give their artwork some more life!

The Kindergarten artists were able to demonstrate their ability to recognize primary and secondary colors while mixing paints on palettes.  The most exciting part of the project was watching the students explore the different hues of colors based on how much of one color was used.

The 4th grade artists create these wonderful optical illusion paper weaves.  The students demonstrated great fine motor skills while knocking this project out of the park!

The 4th grade artists created water color quilts by demonstrating paper-folding, embellishments with oil pastels, some used symmetry and they were completed with watercolors!

The 3rd grade artists were introduced to radial symmetry and were able to demonstrate their knowledge using different shapes (geometric and organic) to create a wonderful work of art!

The 1st grade artists created happy penguins floating on icebergs.  Students demonstrated their cutting techniques and use of pattern while creating a colorful background for their happy penguins!  The use of overlap was a key point in this assignment as well.

The 4th graders created a collage using tissue paper and Mod Podge.  Once students were done, we created a winter landscape by ripping white paper in order to give the snow a little texture on the top surface.  The students then used a sponge brush to create snow flakes falling from the sky.  Students then cut their collage paper in to basic tree shapes, focusing on different sizes for scale based on depth.

The 7th grade artists created vector portraits using Pixlr and turning their "selfies" in to a posterized image with limited tones in black in white (greyscale).  Once completed, students transferred their image to a piece of paper, outlining each shade and creating a color scheme for their artwork.  Students were able to choose their medium while adding their colors.

The 8th graders created some innovative ceramic mugs.  Most mugs were creating using the slab building method, handles and other features were then added on, glazed and fired!

The 1st grade artists created some very happy reindeer!  They were able to draw and use tempera paint cakes to give their reindeer life!  These came out amazing and very colorful!

The 4th grade artists created pinch pot snowmen.  The students were able to using additive techniques white using slip and scoring methods to give their snowmen accessories such as heats, ear warmers, scarves, etc.

The 3rd grade artists created cityscapes.  Students focused on creating different size buildings using all sorts of shapes, colors and signs!  Afterwards, students created their "balloon" using construction paper.

Before break, the 6th grade students were able to explore with digital pixel art.  The students were able to set up their artboard using Google Sheets and resizing the cells.  Within each cell, the students meticulously planned and changed the colors to create their works of art!

The 2nd grade artists learned about Dhurrie rugs during art class and where they originated from.  The students were able to demonstrate their understanding of different line types along with symmetry.  Students did an amazing job adding embellishments atop their design once they completed construction of their rugs.

The 4th grade artists created ceramic slab pumpkins to be used as spoon rests, jewelry dished, soap dished, etc.  Students rolled out the clay, used templates to add texture to them and then formed them over a cup to keep their shape.  Students were able to glaze and create colorful masterpieces!

The 1st grade artists worked with Spanish (Mariposa) and classroom teachers to create their monarch butterflies in art class.  The students focused on line, shape, and symmetry.  Students were able to create some wonderful butterflies!

The 3rd grade artists created pumpkins with both highlights and shadows to create a form out of a shape.  The students were then able to blend and create a background for their pumpkins, some overlapping, while talking about scale.  Check out them great works and textures included all made from oil pastels.

The 1st grade artists began this project by creating a perspective drawing of a crop field.  Students were able to demonstrate understanding of scale and size based on how close or far something may be from us.  The students then were able to create a scarecrow to overlap their background and add depth to their work!

The 2nd grade artists created textured paper after reviewing some of Eric Carle's famous works.  The students were then able to choose an animal in which they would like to create.  The students used both geometric and organic shapes to bring their animal to life.  Students were then able to create an environment of where they might find their animal, in a field, under water, etc. and focused on placement and overlapping to create depth!  ENJOY these amazing artworks!

The Kindergarten artists were able to paint a fall scene using sponges and Q-tips.  The students were able to demonstrate using multiple materials to explore with paint.  These came out wonderful!

The 4th grade students created their own color wheels and were able to mix their primary colors to create secondary colors.  The students then were able to turn their color wheels in to eyes.  Here are some completed and some that are still a work in progress.

The 3rd grade artists created a background of tints and shades using different values of a chosen color.  Students demonstrated mixing the colors on palettes and being able to apply colors evenly.  The students then used leaves to create some textured leaf prints on top of their background.  Students were to think about the amount of paint being used, the less paint, the better the texture.  The more paint used, the more of a silhouette their leaves looked like.

The 6th grade students began the year focusing on an observational still-life drawing.  Students were to think about composition, placement, proportion/scale, and different values.  The students demonstrated understanding throughout the assignment and were able to bring their shapes to forms through the use of value!

The 8th grade artists began the year by creating some positive posters inspired by Hallmark artist, Lynn Giunta.  The students were able to use scrap paper to cut different shapes, letters, and designs to create a colorful and positive composition.  Students focused on scale, proportion, placement and were able to create movement with their artworks.

The Kindergarten artists created line sculptures using paper and glue.  The students demonstrated different folding and twisting techniques to create a sculpture.  Students were able to understand what a sculpture is and be able to create a piece of art that can be seen from all sides and directions!

The 1st grade artists created dots for Dot Day!  Students began by creating a circle (tracing or drawing), within the circles, students had to demonstrate their understanding of use of different lines and placements.  Within each shape the lines made from intersecting, students used water colors to bring some life to their artwork.

The 6th grade artists were able to put their origami skills to test!  The students were able to demonstrate their understanding of radial symmetry based on one central axis point.  The students were able to explore different folding techniques while creating these wonderful works of art!  Click the image to the left to check out more!

The Kindergarten artists were introduced to Spring through painting flowers!  Students were able to explore the art of mixing paints on a palette!  This project was exciting and fun for all.  Check out the amazing work by clicking on the image to the left!

The 2nd grade artists learned about artist Pablo Picasso and his Cubism period.  Students were able to identify and demonstrate their understanding of Cubism and looking at the same object/thing from multiple perspectives to create an abstract piece of artwork.

The 6th grade artists learned about artist, Robin Mead.  Students were able to choose/create their own landscape from a photo realistic image and focus on transferring that image on to their composition using geometric and organic shapes.  Students used fluorescent colors and then created zentangles on top of the colors to create balance throughout their artwork!  Check these amazing paintings out!

The 4th grade artists worked very hard on their intricate Celtic knots.  The students learned a little about the meaning behind Celtic knots and where they originated from.  The students were able to weave their shapes to create astonishing designs.

The Kindergarten artists were able to create their own leprechauns by combining geometric shapes to bring each to life.  The students were also able to use some paper quilling and folding techniques for when they added their hair!

The 6th grade artists created wonderful observational drawings of their footwear!  This project took the place of our still-life unit as we continue to socially distance.  The students did an AMAZING job paying close attention to detail and adding value and shading to their work.  Enjoy!

The 3rd grade artists created ceramic cupcakes using both the pinch pot method and coil method.  The students were able to add sprinkles and a cherry as well to give their cupcake some more flavor!  The glazes really made these cupcakes FUN!

The 5th grade artists were able to use the slab building method to create their ceramic cylinders.  From here, students had the opportunity to explore and use additive/subtractive methods to complete their vessels.  Enjoy!

7th grade artists are working on finishing up their Greek vessels.  The students were able to sketch an idea of the shape they wanted their vessel to be.  The students began with a balloon, cardboard and then used plaster gauze to help solidify their 3-D piece.  The students are currently working on painting and completing their vessels with Greek patterned-bands along the outside.

The 3rd grade artists were able to create their own Among Us characters.  The students also were able to fill me in all about Among Us.  They did an amazing job with their shapes and shading throughout this project.

For this assignment, 2nd grade artists were only able to use construction paper, glue and their fingers.  Students demonstrated their understanding of lines to create different elevations while ripping paper as well as their understanding of overlapping and layering.  It takes patience to be able to rip paper and we don't always need to use scissors.  The ripped paper edge gives the artwork a different look!

The eighth grade artists created self-portraits throughout the last month or so.  The students were able to focus on proportion, form, value, shape and more!  These came out really well, the students were only able to use their graphite pencils as well as a smudge tool. They came out so wonderful!

The 4th grade artists created pinch pot monsters out of clay.  The students were able to demonstrate their understanding of creating pinch pots as well as practicing the additive/subtractive methods of clay building.  The students were also able to glaze their ceramic pieces to bring more life to their works of art!

The first grade artists created some polar bears using charcoal pencils.  Students smudged/shaded around the edges of their bears to give their bear more form.  Since polar bears are outside in the cold weather, they needed some warmer clothing!

Kindergarten artists were able to explore with texture and clay!  They created a textured shell from their shoe prints, carefully applying weight to the clay.  Students were also introduced to rolling coils and attaching limbs for their turtles to bring to life!  Enjoy these colorful creatures!

The first grade artists were able to create some love bugs just in time for Valentine's Day!  Students were able to demonstrate their understanding of symmetry throughout this project as well as show off their precise fine motor skills while cutting!

The second grade artists created a three-layered heart and added different patterns to show repetition.  Students were able to experiment with wax resist during this project, first using crayon and then adding watercolors.

The 6th grade students were able to use their names to focus on hand gesture drawings for this project.  The students used their observational skills to pay close attention to proportion, placement, size, shape, and more throughout this project!  This was a challenging project and the students really rose above throughout!

The 4th graders were able to learn more about radial symmetry and create their own personalized snowflake using geometric and organic shapes!  The students were able to complete this during one class period as an exercise to introduce our new unit!

The 4th grade artists were able to learn more about perspective, form and contrast while creating their snowmen!  For this project, students used charcoal pencils.  Students were able to show their knowledge of perspective as well by adding snowflakes to balance out their artwork.

First grade artists created some pilgrim portraits!  Students were able to focus on precision cutting and overlapping to create their own figures.  Afterwards, students were able to add facial features to bring themselves to life!

The 2nd grade artists created their own turkeys.  The students were able to create their own patterns on each feather before they were able to complete their turkeys.  The students were able to write some things they were thankful for before their turkeys wobbled away!

The 8th grade artists were able to create their own animal weave.  In order to complete this, they had to think of an animal and create a silhouette and then came the hard part.  Students had to think in more than one dimension to create their weaves.  If completed earlier than others, students began to add value to their weaves to create a more realistic appearance.

Some middle school students were able to complete an illuminated letter during our remote learning days.  The students were able to think of different ways to add to their letters.  The students were to think about lines, shapes, repetition, balance, etc.  Enjoy these!

The second grade artists were able to work on their organic shapes while creating their one-of-a-kind fish from an aerial view.  The students were then able to use watercolor to bring their fish to life!

Middle school began learning more about A Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration during remote leaning.  The students were able to create their own sugar skull drawings thinking about repetition, symmetry, color, scale, and proportion.  The students did a wonderful job!  More images to come!

Just in time for the fall, 7th grade artists created cropped candy drawings.  Students were able to crop their own image and work on scaled drawings to enlarge their image.  The students were then able to demonstrate their knowledge of the Pop Art movement with their color choices.

The 4th grade students were able to create their own bunny portrait.  Students were able to demonstrate great use of line and were able to use their imagination to express their feelings, emotions, and thoughts.  Enjoy these creatures!

The sixth grade students were able to choose action words and illustrate them!  Students had to think of how to make their word show action and what they could so in order to help express that.  Enjoy these!

The 3rd grade artists were able to work on forms and patterns during this project.  Students were asked to create their own vase with their choice of floral decor.  Inside the vase, students had to come up with different patterns within each shape.

The 8th grade artists began this year with creating vases through the use of lines.  The students focused on their shapes of their vases/bottles and created an illusion of objects.  The students were able to do this based on the line direction drawn within their artwork.  Students were asked to demonstrate understanding of warm and cool colors to help create some contrast between the foreground and background as well.

The 6th grade artists were introduced to contour lines through tree rings.  The students were able to demonstrate and show understanding of contours.  Students were then asked to add any color to their ring working on value change.  This was a celebration for Dot Day!

The 7th graders created blind continuous contour drawings of one of their peers within their classroom.  Students were asked to not look at their paper or pick up their pencil while observing and working their mind to remember where they had drawn.  The students were then asked to color within each shape created during this exercise demonstrating a smooth value transition with colored pencils.

The 7th graders created these recycled robots just before we transitioned to remote learning last school year.  The students were able to choose from a variety of recycled goods to create their one-of-a-kind robot!  The robots were then spray painted in their choice of gold or silver.

The 6th grade students identified and studied the famous painting of Vincent van-Gogh's Sunflower. The students were then asked to create their own version using oil pastels and to think of all the different shapes of vases and types of flowers.  Students were then able to create shadows to turn their shapes in to forms and to think of the light source in their composition.  Enjoy!

Second grade artists recently created some stained glass paintings.  The students focused on value.  They were able to demonstrate understandings of tints and shades and be able to create numerous values from their hue of choice.

The 7th grade artists created tunnel books, focusing on depth and overlapping.  The students were able to think of placement of their objects and had to think in layers.  This was challenging but very successful and tested the craftsmanship and fine motor skills!

Second grade artists were able to learn a little about optical illusions.  The students began with a rule to create parallel lines on their paper and then were able to draw geometric or organic shapes.  Students were then able to complete a difficult coloring scheme using markers to create a camouflage feel with their shapes.

Fifth grade artists participated in an insect study.  During this project students were given a printout of different insects and had to create a grid, working in quadrants on a paper larger than their image.  Students used their observational skills pay close attention to detail.  Oil pastels were used with color-blending techniques to create realistic drawings!

The 3rd grade artists created a cropped snowman.  They were able to make their snowman of any size and shapes.  The students then created their own Van Gogh inspired background.  All of the snowmen and in some instances, snow animals, came out wonderfully and different!

The kindergarten artists were able to use multiple colors and everyday objects to create an abstract piece of artwork.  The students were able to learn that they can use more than just a paintbrush for mark-making.  These wonderful, colorful pieces add some life to our hallways!

The sixth grade students reviewed some one-point perspective work, focusing on using rulers for their straight lines and making sure they go to the vanishing point.  The students were able to also use a square to make sure they had perpendicular and parallel lines for their windows, doors and signs.  The students did a wonderful job with their perspectives and changing depth perception.

The 1st graders were learning about different holidays and were able create a Matryoska dolls.  The students began with a basic stencil and were able to use their creative senses to make a one-of-a-kind doll!  Dolls were outlined in black crayon and then water colored (resist).

The 2nd grade students were able to use card stock and black paint to create 'birch tree texture' on white paper.  The students were then able to cut the paper using lines that change direction, since trees aren't perfectly straight.  Following the birch trees, the students were able to draw their own cardinal- some hiding behind trees, flying, etc. to bring them to life.  Enjoy!

The 7th grade students demonstrated their understanding of positive and negative space throughout this project.  Students worked with mirroring images, objects, etc. to create their masterpieces.  Students were also able to choose their colors and we were able to talk about complimentary and contrasting colors so their squares would 'pop.'

The 6th grade artists focused on scale and value during this project.  Students were able to get an image they would like to work with. The students then needed to dissect the image in to four quadrants.  They also created four quadrants on their drawing paper and were able to draw within each quadrant, focusing on parts of the animal rather than the whole animal at once.  This made it easier for students to recognize smaller details and value changes.  The students were able to create different values with their pencil along with the assistance of a value scale (provided).

The 6th grade artists studied some works of the famous artist Wassily Kandinsky.  Students were then inspired to create their own 'Kandinsky' landscape.  In these works, you will see simple shapes and bright colors to bring attention to the wonderful creations!

The 7th grade students were able to create their own pop art style candy bar.  The students worked from an image and were able to crop their candy.  From there the students had to draw their image on a larger scale.  The students then demonstrated their knowledge of Pop Art color palettes.  

The 1st grade artists created scarecrows with a wax, watercolor resist.  Students were able to draw out their scarecrow and then trace with a crayon.  For color, students used watercolor paints and then finally added 'hay' for hair to replicate a true scarecrow and give them some character.

The 8th grade students learned how to create their own figurative sculpture based on the work of Alberto Giacometti.  The students began the project by creating "the bones" of their sculpture using sculpting wire.  Students then gave their sculptures some form by sculpting their bodies using tinfoil, followed by using papier-mâché .  The students were then able to add life to their sculptures using paint after adding a primer layer of gestapo.  Enjoy!

The 3rd grade artists were able to layer their paper with tissue paper and used a watered down glue to coat it.  The students quickly realized the tissue paper's color spread as they brushed the top of them with glue.  Students were able to create an elaborate background, some acting more as tie-die while others more like scenery.  On top of the background, students created their own tree silhouette and were able to focus on an organic shape to show off their intricate cutting skills!

The 6th grade artists put their fine motor skills to test throughout this project.  Students were to create a landscape, object, etc. to first plan and outline (sketch) on their paper.  Students were then asked to find different colors (tints/shades/values) to bring life to their composition.  Students were asked to rip the paper, paying attention to scale of their drawings and also the size of the paper.

5th grade artists learned about different types of Greek vessels, and compared them to specific bowls, pots, and bottles we use today.  Students were able to focus on form while creating their vessels.  We talked about petroglyphs and symbols and how they're used to represent larger things and/or stories.  Students were able to demonstrate knowledge of pattern and repetition.  After students created their patterns, the vessels were water colored using techniques of layering and shading to make the vessels 'pop' and look more 3D than 2D.

The 2nd grade artists were able to begin this project by reviewing some color theory practices of primary and secondary colors.  As always, students enjoyed mixing the primaries to create their secondaries.  Students were then able to demonstrate scale of their rectangles to create their xylophone artwork.  Paying close attention to composition really helped the students create wonderful pieces for the viewer's eyes.

The 3rd grade artists were able to identify and discuss different types of leaves.  The students were able to trace and focus on overlapping their leaves, paying attention to the positioning in order to create a 'wreath.'  Inside the leaves, students were asked to come up with different patterns to demonstrate the understanding of repetition.

The 7th grade artists completed their personality masks.  Throughout the project, students were working with corrugated cardboard and miscellaneous materials to describe themselves through the use of shapes, colors, and textures.  The students were able to cover a little of Picasso's Cubism period.  Click the image to see some wonderful creations! 

The Students in 1st grade were able to apply their painting techniques in creating a primary and secondary crayon.  Students were introduced to palettes and were able to identify and discuss different emotions and how we may express them and/or show them.  Students went above and beyond while adding legs and arms to give their crayon even more character!

Students in 4th grade were able to freely paint their papers, which in this case acted as backgrounds.  They were able to use bubble wrap and cardboard to experiment with different textures and painting techniques.  The students were then asked to create a silhouette of something that is living.  Students really excelled at this and were then asked to 'mirror' their image to create their + and - space.

The sixth grade students created some onomatopoeia.  Students were able to choose words and help those words come to life with their illustrations.  The students were able to learn a bit about Pop Art as well, which you will see their bright and bold color palettes in their artwork!

Students in 3rd grade collaborated with Spanish.  The students learned "Como te llamas?" and we were able to use 'llamas' and learn a little bit about Peruvian patterns.  The students were able to use oil pastels and work on their shadows and highlights to help these colorful llamas begin to look like they have form instead of just being flat shapes.  The students did awesome, click the image to the left to see all of them!

The 3rd grade students focused on shape, line, form, and texture to create their own blooming flowers.  Students were able to identify the difference between organic and geometric shapes whether it was in the vase or flower.

Using the elements of art — shape, line, color, texture, value — students make sense of images of planets, asteroids, comets and moons, honing observation skills and inspiring questions. Learners of all ages create a beautiful piece of art while learning to recognize geologic and atmospheric features of solar system objects. The lesson begins with what we know here on Earth and then uses that awareness to help students interpret features on distant objects in the solar system. Art and the Comic Connection offers a terrific bridge between Earth and space science, as well as a wonderful dive into the potential of science to inspire art — and art to empower science!

The fourth grade artists learned a little about Picasso and the Cubism movement.  During this project, the student began by drawing intersecting straight lines with a ruler.  The students then were asked to create observational drawings which were blocked off at each line.  The students were able to pay close attention to detail, not only with their drawings, but also when adding color, paying close attention to tints and shades.  The students then pulled the piece all together using music notes in the blank spaces to fill up the composition. 

The seventh grade artists were able to create their own illuminated letters with focus on customizing their own fonts, using feet and handles and also windows.  The students were also able to bring their letters to life using colored pencils.

The kindergarten students created their own winter wonderland, focusing on shapes and fine-motor skills.  We were able to add some 'snowflakes' using a different painting method than what students are used to.  It's amazing what students can create in just 30 minutes!

4th graders created snowmen and/or animals, mythical creatures, etc. using clay.  The students were able to begin with a pinch pot method and learn about the additive processes of clay.  Students used their imaginations to create their one-of-a-kind creature!

A handful of students participated in creating artwork for the ETC performance and art show at Plymouth State University.  The students were to draw characters from the movie/play which were cropped images.  Students learned how to draw large and only portions of a smaller image.  The backgrounds were created using a marbling technique with shaving cream!

Our 8th grade students are currently working with linoleum printing.  Students were asked to research a current environmental problem in today's world (ie: deforestation, pollution, overfishing, population growth, waste production, etc.) and create a visual representation of their topic.  Students were asked to use symbolic images related to their topic of which they would be able to carve before demonstrating understanding of the printing process.

Mugs, cups, plates, and bowls!  Our middle school students have been working tirelessly on creating their own innovative ceramic pieces with clay building.  Students have chosen either a slab or coil approach to construct their pieces.  Students had to plan ahead with research, sketches, and problem solving to create something that hasn't been seen before!

Our 3rd grade students began creating the simple building technique of pinch pots.  Students were asked to create a "body" through the pinch pot method and were able to learn about the "scoring and slip" additive clay process while creating their own spooky monsters.  Features included may be eyes, ears, noses, teeth, feet, tails, arms, antennas, etc.!  The students have been eager to explore and express their imaginations with these creative pieces!

Our 2nd grade students are beginning a unit with collage techniques.  Students will be able to identify and demonstrate multiple collage techniques throughout their artwork.  This will include, but not be limited to: ripping, overlaying, printing, cutting, molding, etc. layers to bring their own monster to life!

Our kindergarten students have been learning all about symmetry.  Students were able to learn the basics of duplicating everything.  It began with a mitten stencil where students were able to work with fine motor skills on tracing and cutting.  Students were then able to demonstrate understanding of different types of lines (dotted, wavy, zig-zag, etc.) and shapes while they brought their mittens to life!

6th grade students were able to test their precision with creating their own mandalas.  Students learned how to use protractors to measure angles, compasses for the "perfect" circle and also rules for straight lines.  Students were able to demonstrate appropriate use each of these tools in order to show rotational symmetry.

The 2nd grade artists were able to explore with different sponge painting techniques to create their own snowman!  Students learned about cropping an image and were able to demonstrate that within their composition.  Students also were able to explore with the expression on the snowman's face or the direction the snowman was looking based on the angle the nose was placed!

The 3rd grade students focused on creating a background using tints and shades (lights and darks).  Students were able to mix paints on a palette before creating their silhouette foregrounds.  The students were in a winter wonderland while creating these masterpieces!

Our 4th grade students worked on blending techniques using oil pastels as they created their own drawing of what was The Old Man of the Mountain.  This project was a collaboration with the 4th grade teachers as they were learning about the Old Man in their classrooms.  It was great to see students focused on the granite (ridges and shading) as well as the amount of detail put in the some of the sunsets!

Our 5th grade students are reading the book "Wonder" in class.  In collaboration, we've created our own book cover characters!  Students began with a watercolor marbling technique for the faces and were then able to create any hairstyle they'd like.  The students used patterned paper for their character clothes and were able to illustrate one eye as seen on the book cover itself!

Our 6th grade students were able to illustrate their own Grinch hands.  Students focused on hand gestures as well as a lighting source where they were able to show highlights and shadows.  Students were asked to illustrate something they would really like for the holidays or in some images, something on their "dream list."

8th graders were able to demonstrate their ability to show value change with their graphite pencils through shadows and highlights.  Students chose a creature to outline (silhouette) and then created a weave within the critters.  The students were able to use their pencils and a smudge tool to show areas of relief.  THESE ARE AWESOME!

Our 7th grade students were able to experiment with watercolors on some good quality paper.  The students were able to show layering techniques as well as opacity with the amount of water and paints they've used.  The great attention to detail is amazing!

Our 3rd graders created llamas using oil pastels.  The students were able to demonstrate multiple blending techniques throughout the project.  As students finished their llamas, they were able to create a patterned background using both oil pastels and watercolors (water-resist).  The bright, vibrant backgrounds really make the llamas pop!

The 7th grade artists created a surrealistic piece of artwork.  Students were asked to find an image in a magazine, face, body, etc. and then use other materials to complete their composition.  The students materials varied from Sharpies, watercolors, pastels, markers, etc.  Students were able to create a dreamlike atmosphere as well as an unrealistic, misplaced creature.

The 7th grade students were able to create a silhouette and within the object draw an image (silhouette) of where their object, or thing, may be located.  Some other samples were animals and within the animal was the habitat of which they lived.

8th graders began the year off by drawing a self-portrait.  Throughout this project, students learned how to draw each feature of the face and slowly were able to put it all together.  The most important part of this project, as students learned, was the attention to the value scales each was working with.  Students were able to focus on form to really bring their portraits to life!

8th grade students created name sculptures earlier this year.  Within each letter, the students were to include a different pattern, texture, or color.  Students were to demonstrate appropriate understanding that sculptures are visible from all sides and angles.  It was also great to see the students problem solving when figuring out how to arrange their letters around their sculpture from overlapping to weaving!