Mini Frank Gehry

I had a pile of scrap card stock from trimming a project down this week and so I thought it might be fun to create a miniature Frank Gehry design. My 4 year old cut the slits in the card stock after I demonstrated and then he connected the pieces together. Next time I think we will color the pieces first and then assemble!

Chihuly Looking Necklace

I can't believe it has been a couple weeks since I have posted. The children have been busy creating some awesome Spring inspired art work to be displayed at the beginning of May and I don't want to give anything away! They have also been working incredibly hard on their lines and set design for the play this week! There are so many fun things happening at school and soon the snow will melt and we will have new buds and grass showing!

In the mean time, while we keep busily working, I wanted to show you this fun necklace. I found it at Creative Kidstuff. It reminded me of the Dale Chihuly hanging in the entrance of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. I wore it to school and the kids loved it! My son has claimed it now so I may have to pick up another one. It's a fun way to add a little color, spark and art conversation to a wardrobe!

Have a great week everyone!
Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine!

Warm and Cool Colors

This week we looked at many different works of art that use warm and cool colors. The conversation was fabulous! Students then created their own organic garden using watercolors. The results are fit for a beautiful Spring bouquet!

Neighborhoods and Color Exploration Station!

This week we discussed neighborhoods and communities. Students created their own creative neighborhood using permanent marker and watercolor.




We also had a color exploration station! Students had an opportunity to mix and name their own color. It is hanging up in the office window. Be sure to check out the names. They are very creative! There is a mango tango, purple princess crown, pickle free green... and so many more!

An Art Bakery or a Bakery of Artists!

Today we took a look at work by Wayne Thiebaud. Students painted some awesome and very tasty looking cupcakes using primary and secondary colors. These would look amazing framed and hung in a bakery... or in the kitchen at home!

I think this says it all!

Color Mixing!

Lower Level Color Wheel


Upper Level Portrait Series

This week the lower level students worked on color wheels and mixing colors. The upper level knows their color mixing well already so they created a series of portraits.
The enthusiasm for color theory work abounds with elementary students. They are an inspiration to experiment with color!

Ipad/Iphone note:
There is an ipad/iphone color mixing app called Frogs and Fireflies. Not only is it fun for kids, but it also is a great way to practice and learn color mixing.