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Welcome to Ms. Kjernisted's Art & Music website to inspire you for Learning through the Arts.
Dear Families & Colleagues,
It is my intention to load new content to this website on occasion so please check back often for new ideas & possible inspiration &/or arts educational entertainment. I trust this finds you all well! Please remember to continue to reach out to others & offer help if able, & of course, never hesitate to ask for help if needed! With a positive, persevering attitude plus a little help from our friends, family & community, we get through the challenges life presents!
Check out the excellent Art Education Resources - Links for Teachers & Students below for a wealth of ideas & inspiration to access while looking for innovative resources to share with your children &/or students.
Take good care,
~Ms. K :)
Lisa Maxine Kjernisted, Artist-Teacher
"Red Ribbon" by Madilyn Bailey
Featuring the PS22 Children's Choir,
Staten Island, New York, USA
"Don't Give Up on Me"
by Andy Grammer
Featuring the PS22 Children's Choir,
Staten Island, New York, USA
25 Easy Drawing Exercises
Learning to draw realistically is about training your eye to see basic lines & shapes as well as fine details making up the entire composition. Stop & pause the tutorial at any time to observe, analyze & practice the techniques shared in this fast-paced tutorial. Loads of ideas to get your creative juices flowing here!
Have fun :)
Math meets Art
This video is awe-inspiring for the precise mathematical attention to detail & patience it takes in creating some works of Art.
How to Shade with Pencil for Beginners
"Glue" by BLISH
"Glue" is the first single released by the local Sidney, BC band, BLISH. Ms. Kjernisted's son, Jasper is the front man (lead singer) & guitarist of this power trio, featuring Ben Cowley on the drum kit & Zach Lanigan on bass guitar. The trio formed in the summer of 2018 and won Vancouver Island's "The Battle of the Bands" the following year, landing them their first festival gig at the "Five Acre Shaker" in Port Alberni, BC in August 2019. They are primarily a rock band, however many songs are heavily influenced by the blues, as well as psychedelic rock, characterized by wild guitar solos incorporating reverb pedals such the Wah Wah. Reverb pedals allow the electric guitarist to utilize the depth and tonality of different "spaces." They help to move the guitar sound around the room to create a sense of ambiance &/or surreal tone. BLISH is influenced by other power trios such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience & Cream. Stay tuned for more songs from BLISH with a solid debut EP being released gradually over the next year. You can also find their music on all streaming platforms! #supportlocalartists
From the COVID 19 PANDEMIC ARCHIVES...
"Candyland" *Jesse Roper cover by Ms. K
"The Cat Came Back" *Traditional Song cover by Jasper & Ms. K
"Count on Me" *Bruno Mars cover by Jasper & Ms. K
"Hard For Us Huggers" by Jasper Kjernisted
An Original Blues
*written on request for Ollie
"She's Gone" by BLISH
New Single featuring
Psychedelic Rock
"The Dog Blues" by Jasper Kjernisted
"Take A Breath" *Raffi cover by Ms.K
"Rockin' Robin" *Bobby Day cover by Ms.K
"Rip Tide" *Vance Joy cover by Ms.K
"Fox in Socks"
Wes Tank Raps to Dr Suess over Dr. Dre Beats!
"Times Like These"
Compilation of voices singing together while in different studios during Covid-19 Pandemic.
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Jake Shimabukuro talks about the creative process & plays his favourite song on the ukulele.
"Higher Ground"
Playing for Change, original song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Stand by Me"
by Skylar Grey cover/solo
Listen for harmonies on the chorus.
"We are Family"
Over 200 artists, actors & athletes collaborated to create this version.
Raffi in Concert
K-2 students learn many of the songs in this video.
"We are Family"
Original Soul song released in 1979. The whole school learned this song in September as a song to unite us as one big happy family! We changed the lyrics to include all brothers and sisters.
"The Weight"
Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.
"Lean on Me"
Bill Withers, Steve Wonder & John Legend perform at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
"You've Got a Friend"
Performed live by Carole King & James Taylor
"Count on Me"
Lyric Video
Original song by Bruno Mars
Sidney Learning Commons Student Links
Fun Educational Websites
Looking for fun, educational activities to do online? Visit the Sidney Elementary School website (sidney.sd63.bc.ca) and go to Student Links to find our teacher-approved selection of educational websites. Scroll down to see different subject areas, including Math, Language Arts, Coding and more!