Tuesday, January 11, 2011

New Year

Welcome to our New Year in the art room !

6th grade has been researching concepts for the Alfa Farmers Poster Contest: "Agriculture, A Growing Story". They will be judged on creativity, originality, neatness, overall appearance and relevance to the theme.
We were able to spend 2 days learning to draw a dalmatian puppy using basic shapes. This drawing skill can be used to draw anything including the animals and elements that the sixth graders are including in their posters. We have discussed the importance of farming in our community, state and country.

7th grade completed their fruit paintings for Zoe's restaurant in Zelda Place. Zoe's supports local schools and will be selling and displaying our artwork. They are trying to get the art work up this week. Zoe's will also be giving the students a thank you letter for some free food ! I will hand these out to the students when I have them !!
We have moved to the study of abstract art. We are looking at the work of Russian artist, El Lissitsky and his Proun design.

I have selected some student art work that will be on display during the Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, January 13. Some of the work will be on temporary art panels and other pieces will be in display cabinets in the Willett Hall Lobby and entry to Upper / Middle School offices. Your students have been working hard and also inspire me with their creativity!

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