Monthly Archives: June 2014

Sunflowers From Vincent

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 3:  Sunflowers in Pastel This lesson drew from three sources:  Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, the ideas of symmetry and asymmetry, and close observation – drawing from a still life.  Seems like a lot for grade 3?  Not when … Continue reading →

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Squiggle and Draw

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 1 – 3:  An Imagination Drawing Game I have such an enthusiastic bunch in my Tuesday Art Club – they loved this one! In fact, a couple of them have been asking for us to do it again. Or … Continue reading →

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Drawing Ribbon Letters

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Art Education

  Grade 6/7/8:  Letters / Drawing Light and Shadow For 3D Winter 2014 / Parliament Oak School

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More Selfies, Salvador Dali Style

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 4/5:  Drawing Self-Portraits, with a Twist     (literally) Salvador Dali. How much fun can one have with one’s face? Long before we had goofy IPhone twisting photographs, he was doin’ it with his moustache. Ha! It is hard enough … Continue reading →

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3 Cheers for Cupcakes

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 1:  Inspiration; Wayne Thibaud             This was one of the lessons I did at this school for an art blitz in preparation for their annual Arts Show.  I was new to the kids, but … Continue reading →

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Retro Rockets … Away!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 3/4:  Fun With Paper Collage It’s hard to go wrong with space ships.  Kids’ eyes light up at the mere mention of them.  So, there was no lack of enthusiasm when I showed them that they were going to … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Art Education

Grade 1/2:  Drawing Sunflowers This was a high energy class where I found myself riffing as it went.  The previous class was finishing up with another project that required paint, but I hadn’t had time to clean up the trays, … Continue reading →

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