About me
Hello! I am excited to be here at St. Gabriel! This is my 13th year teaching art and my 11th year in the Archdiocese. My hope is to liven your children’s days through art and give them a creative outlet. My art lessons will combine digital visuals as well as hands-on art making. We will largely focus on the Elements and Principles of Art, and then expand these into projects related to our world.
In my free time I enjoy gardening and home projects, playing with my son, creating art, exploring St. Louis City and all it has to offer, as well as visiting parks. I am a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and am also a professional artist. You can see my work here: https://www.ra-artistry.com/
I am loving the community here at St. Gabriel and being part of such a dedicated and hardworking faculty! I look forward to getting to know the families here as well!
(In case you were wondering... my last name is pronounced "ah-bram-zik")
Email Address: rabramczyk@stgab.org
You can follow me on Instagram @mrs.rosieabramczyk to see current photos of what we've been up to in art.
In the elementary grades we learn the basics of art and ways to use them.
Grades K-2: The elements and principles of art are introduced in the Primary grades and then built upon over the coming years. Story books and other content areas (such as math and science) are also implemented in project themes.
Grade 3: Art projects will often tie in with their social studies and science topics for the year, particularly the state of Missouri (local art, history, and native habitats and animals). The Elements and Principles of Art will also be further implemented.
Grade 4: They will examine the various continents around the world and the cultures and art made there. The Elements and Principles of Art will continue to be implemented.
Grade 5: Different styles and ways of making art will be examined while deepening their understanding of the elements and principles of art. Themes include: Expressionism, Folk Art, Regionalism, Native Art, etc.)
In middle school we begin further exploring how art is used in society and throughout history, and continue applying the Principles of Art.
6th Grade: They will explore the artistic history of humankind beginning in ancient times, leading up to the dawn of Modern Art in the mid 1800's.
7th Grade: They will learn about Modern Art movements born in the late 1800's and continuing through today.
8th Grade: They will explore the applications and roles of art in the world by examining various artistic careers and ways art is used in society. Examples include: art for entertainment, art to honor Veterans, religious art, graphic/commercial art, and functional art.
Resources
Here are some websites I suggest:
Learn to Draw Something New!
Tour a Museum Virtually
Art Song