Below Tianna reading in the classroom library.

Virtual Art Homework: research the portrait of Barack Obama. What do the flowers symbolize? Information about the artist is found below.

Below: A read aloud about a little girl amazed by Michelle Obama's portrait painted by Amy Sherald.

These portraits are very different but have similarities

More about Kehinde Wiley from The Kids Should See This

NY State Standards

below Studio Habits of Mind/What Artists do!

Analyzing art helps students make inferences, learn new vocabulary and use higher level thinking skills.

We are learning about COURAGE,

The Cooper Code teaches us to be courageous.

What does it means to be brave and take risks in art?

Never Give Up!

LaNae

above Xzavier

art by Aniya

Frances :this piece has been selected for the RCSD 2020-21 Calendar

Ne'sean

Sixth grade students created a mandala.We used a square of paper which we folded to divide into equal sections to determine the center of the design. Next they used a safety compass to create a series of concentric circles. They were given a choice to use rulers, protractors, french curves and templates to bisect their design. Students had an option to create shapes or draw additional art work outside the mandala.They used sharpie marker and colored pencil to complete our designs.Mandala is the Sanskrit word for circle and sometimes symbolizes the universe. They have become a common tool for relaxation when coloring. Geometric and radial pattern can be found in art and nature.

Mohamed

below art by Isaiah

Galaxies, Ratios and NASA

Grade Six

Students began our exploration with a review of the use of watercolor paints. After a demonstration and inquiry into the development of a new shade of blue discovered recently, students painted a color wheel. They painted tertiary or intermediates to assist them in mixing colors. Artist don’t usually use colors straight they mix and a little of this and that like a recipe. That being said we discussed the use of ratios as a way to create recipes or formulas for color. One part blue to two parts green for example would create a blue- green color. Students experimented with color ratios.

We discussed the use of a mask or resist to create white areas as we painted. Students were encouraged to try a new technique to incorporate in their art piece. Students used Chromebooks and the NASA website to examine images of space for inspiration. Replicating imagery of space can be challenging and students came up with various approaches. Students were encouraged to add their own ideas and unique perspective to create an image of space. 2019 was the anniversary of our first moon landing and the 60^th year of NASA.

Create a found object color wheel.Be creative with what you choose. Toys, shoes, legos etc.

I made mine in the kitchen.

Recycled Rainforest Bird sculpture

Students used water bottles, newspaper, plastic bags,tape and cardboard to make an armature for a bird sculpture.The armature or skeleton of the sculpture needs to be strong or the sculpture will not have the support it needs. They studied the rainforest and during a visit to the Buffalo Zoo were able to view birds such as MaCaws in person. We covered the armatures with a layer of plaster strips called Paris Craft. Students were challenged to predict and then describe the change that occured when the material was wet versus when it began to dry, After examining bird photographs they chose colors for their MaCaws and Toucans. Our final step was to draw the wings and Tails.

Fifth grade students learned the importance of a diverse biome. Climate change, deforestation and pollution all have an affect on the rainforests around the world.

Discover ways you can contribute to the effort to care for the earth and its inhabitants.

Nafisareea

Janalis and Jalynn

cinquain poem by Nashawn

Above Aaliyah creating an origami frog. We used Chromebooks and Google Classroom to access a video to create a jumping frog. Origami is the ancient art of folding paper originating in Japan. Origami is three dimensional sculpture.

Students created a frog sculpture using crayola model magic. First we mixed colors with markers. Students really enjoyed making their own colors for their sculpture. Some of our frogs have a marbled look. Students use an additive method to create the sculpture. Students studied a variety of frogs in their classrooms.

Origami can be found in nature and is useful in many ways see below for a video:

Origami and Engineering

Grade Two

Second grade students discussed and discovered public Art in their community. We started by reading Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell , We discussed what art does for a community how it is displayed and why. Students especially loved seeing the Maplewood Arch we viewed in class on their way to and from school. We painted houses and buildings as we learned that an architect is an artist who designs them.We used oil pastel for details and created drawing of public art that can be found around the City of Rochester an Urban community.

Photographer

Richard Margolis

View public in Rochester Art:click here

sculpture,murals and architecture and more.

www.rochesterlandmarks.com/catalog

Makhai

A sculpture by Albert Paley, many of his works can be found around Rochester. There is one at the National Museum of Play and the Memorial Art Gallery. See if you can recognize any of his pieces of sculpture.

Rhynii

Cake

Sweet Chewy

Unwrap, Unbox, Eat

Better Than They Thought

Delicious

Derek painting Cupcakes by Nashawn

Grade Three

In third grade students worked on a self- portrait as well. The process was very similar to my fifth grade project. Students filled out an artist statement about their work when it was completed. Elijah and Brik completing the written portion in the photos below.

Ariana

MapleWood Arch sculpture by Dejan Pejovic

Our Community display

Bear by Kamiyah

Giraffe by Jaylinette

Cooper Circle

Dr. Walter Cooper and Mr. Adams' a RCSD Board Member enjoy the performance

Coop the Lion or school mascot makes an appearance at Cooper Circle

Black History Month

Frances, Tiana and Aniya

Tylianah and Aniya with a bus representing the one Rosa Parks rode in 1955. Students assisted during lunch to paint the bus.

Ms. Clyburn at Cooper Circle

The presevation of artifacts

I plan on connecting to k-6 students on Google Classroom during our unplanned break. If you want to send me a photo via text ask me.

K-2 students if you have chalk draw a picture on a sidewalk. You can send it to me.

Make a card for someone who can't get outdoors. have an adult leave it at their door.

If you create something and you would like to share it with me. I would LOVE it!

allyn.walters@rcsd121.org