I regularly incorporate a variety of art activities with Prep students (Foundation/Reception/first year of primary school) to explore and reinforce the use of primary colours. This particular project not only revisited primary colours but also focused on the elements of line and shape, while introducing students to basic sewing techniques using hessian (burlap). I chose … Continue reading Sewing on Hessian~ Prep-Yr 1
The Preps looked at the artwork of UK artist Clare Youngs to identify some of the ways she makes marks or patterns on paper for her animal collages. They also thought about how they could make those marks or shapes on paper. I demonstrated how to stamp with various implements and texture tools and they … Continue reading DRAGONFLIES and BUTTERFLIES inspired by Clare Youngs ~Prep
Year 4 students were introduced to Texan artist, Polly Jones by way of a series of works she did featuring cut fruit on a placemat. The students chose a fruit and used an image to draw from as a reference, then painted with watercolour paints. The students had been leaning about mixing tints and shades … Continue reading Cut Fruit on a Placemat Still Life ~ Year 4
Much of Spanish artist, Joan Miro's later work is wonderful inspiration for young children because of it's child and dream like simplicity and abstract nature. Many of his works at this time were quite surreal and imaginative that used shapes, symbols and a limited colour palette. He often used primary colours too. We looked at … Continue reading Miro Primary Colour Portraits~Prep
Students in Year 1/2 were learning about Aboriginal traditions and their use of leaves as medicine from 'nature's pharmacy'. We watched a YouTube video explaining various leaves from the bush and their use to treat different ailments. The lesson project is from Japingka Aboriginal Art website which has some wonderful art lesson plans. Check it … Continue reading Bush Medicine Leaves~ Year 1-2
LEARNING INTENTIONS: To learn about the Primary Colours To learn about line and shape To learn about the artist Alexander Calder SUCCESS CRITERIA: I can use the primary colours in a digital artwork. I can use various lines and ORGANIC shapes in an artwork. I know that Alexander Calder made artworks and mobiles that often … Continue reading Primary Colours- Alexander Calder inspired ipad art – Year 1
Complementary coloured Candy Hearts Learning Intention: To use shape and colour to make a candy heart with a positive message and a complementary coloured background. Success Criteria: I can draw a heart with a positive message inscribed inside the shape. I can add a shadow line to give it a 3D appearance. I can use … Continue reading Complementary coloured Candy Hearts- Year 3/4
Paul Klee- Head of a Man My Prep classes were learning about use of colour to show emotions and feelings, so this activity was a good follow on to learn about warm and cool colours. Students learnt about what an ABSTRACT portrait is, in particular ‘Senecio’ 1922 by Paul Klee to inspire making a portrait … Continue reading Paul Klee Portrait- warm / cool colours (Art lesson for Prep – Yr1)
