Now is the time to start planning for Valentine’s Day art projects. I am going to share with you a few heart art projects I have taught in my school. First is the Map of My Heart. It is one …
Well, in my 14 years at Zamo we never had rain to contend with during our Celebration of Art festivities... until last night, that is. I m...
High school winter holiday art project featuring chalk pastel on black paper produces vivid results.
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Mrs. Susa's students and their awe-inspiring Art!!!
I always like to start the year with a review of lines. Every grade level does a project that reintroduces all the different ways to make l...
Teach children art history through a variety of fun art projects and lessons. We love using artists as inspiration for our own creations.
What is OP ART? It is short for Optical Illusion. Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions. Op art works are abstract, with many better known pieces created in black and white. or contrasting colors. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement: waving, spinning, swirling, vibrating... Here are 2 Well know OpArt artist.... Bridgett Riley 1931- now 88 years old when posted Victor Vassarley 1906-1997 Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and Although these ideas seem modern and graphic, They have been around for thousands of years. Cross Contour line is traced back to the 1400s... This was created by Paolo Uccello. It uses 2000 intersecting points to map out the mathematical form of a chalice. CRITERIA: -Final must contain at least 3 circles (or other shape) using cross contour line on them to create 3 forms. -A background that gives the illusion of movement (warping, waving, swirling using lines or checkerboard. If using 2 colors, they must be CONTRASTING. (background samples below) HOW DO YOU DO THOSE!? Above instructions for box 5,7 and 11 You can use the 4 I show above, then venture on your own and find more you like. Click Here for IDEAS.. or watch here... Make practice fun by filling in squares on a cube with the techniques. (above using complementary colors) (above on colored card stock using tints and shades) Color Design It is very important to use the correct colors in OPart. This light plays a big part on the eyes and how it reflects back onto them. Black and white contrast and are an easy way to make the eyes bounce back and forth. Complementary colors have contrast as well and will do the same. -Emphasize (make stand out visually) the 3 spheres by using -Contrasting (opposite) color choices in background and 3 spheres to compliment each other. 2023 HIGH SCHOOL EXAMPLES Examples of Past Op Art Projects from Mineola Middle School 2004-2014 Practice Ahead of time Helps... I recommend practicing with cross contour shapes and then a variety of backgrounds to use. (Student below practicing ) 2022 Op Art Ajia, Madison, Kinslee, Kaden, Emily, & Jaidyn Michelle, Jasmin, Eduardo, & Paislee Kali, Jazmyn, MAria, Jarezi, Ayden B. , Melanie, Selena, & Aubrey --------2021 Art One Student----- Justin, Jaylee, and Ozias Karen, Josilen, Peyton C., Stephanie, Caroline and Lovella Jannette and Carie Brielle, Lyndie, Destinee, Danielle, Tania and Addyson 2019-2020 ----6-8th grade Mineola Middle School Art---- 1st period (below) Yuka, Sa’Niya, Victoria, Ambria, Desiree, Kaleece, Jada & Jason 1st period Rylee, Katie, Ruben (left), Kaylynn & Stephanie (right) (below) 2nd period (below) NoName, Chance, Chris, Lucy, Zane & Moses Emmily & Francie (below) Danielle 6th grade (above) Hazel, Anonymous, Bailee & Kaylee Kris, krissie, Jorja, Tania, Maiyah, Chevelle, Makena & Mariana Bryan, Kaily, Athena, Maiyah, David & Nathalie 7th and 8th graders 2009-2012 Alexis and Angela (above) Benji and Brenda (above) Brianna and Colby (above) Corbin and Dalton (above) Drason ad Hugo (above) Lily and Shanna (above) Try This for Fun More Lost Sock OP ART projects Op Art American Flags http://tabithaannthelostsock.blogspot.com/2019/09/op-art-american-flags.html Three Dimensional Color Columns https://tabithaannthelostsock.blogspot.com/2014/03/3-d-color-columns.html Op Art Hand https://tabithaannthelostsock.blogspot.com/2012/10/art-elements-using-hands.html
This is a really quick little artwork. Credit for the artwork that inspired me goes to Sedef Yilmabasar . Its something I would use for w...
In my first year of teaching, I was terrified of teaching art. It was a subject I had always struggled with and that a few of the kids had already decided they HATED. Thankfully, I was able to find some art activities that everyone could be happily engaged in!
Do you use rubrics for self-assessment with your students? I developed this rubric based on others I had seen online. I wanted to get my students thinking more about their artwork and writi…
Salvador Dali was no ordinary person, & his art proves it! Teach kids to think outside the box with these 10 Surrealist Salvador Dali Art Projects for Kids.
UPDATE: The photographer is Michelangelo di Battista and the paper weaving is by Jennifer Berning: Hat tip: FFFFOUND!
In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.
Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this layered project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their conf…
These Batik Art Projects for Kids will inspire you to learn more about the ancient Indonesian art form, while also creating your own custom art work!
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
If you are looking for an art rubric for your elementary students, here’s one created with real teacher feedback.
Helpful collection of Alexander Calder teaching resources and complete Calder Famous Artist Unit lesson plans to teach elementary art class.
During this Egyptian portrait lesson, middle school students will study Nefertiti, create a portrait like a famous ruler, and make their own cartouche.
Each year our elementary school has an auction to raise money for the art program. As my daughter's classroom docent, I had to come up with a group project for the class to contribute to the auction. In the past, I have led the class in creating a collaborative canvas. This is from 3 years ago (I was docent to 2 classes): This is from 2 years ago: This is from last year: I really like to see the individual handiwork of each student manifest in the final product. I love seeing the uninhibited creativity of their little minds shining. This year, I decided to go mixed media 3D on our project by helping the class create a mobile. For this mobile project, you will need: Cardstock Mirrored Cardstock Permanent Markers and Crayons Laminating ability (optional) Embroidery Hoop Ribbon I began with an oval die-cut (in teacher's workroom) and several colors of cardstock. I included one cardstock that was mirrored metallic on one side. I thought the light-catching element would be nice in a mobile. I cut enough for each child to have 4 ovals in the art. Circles or triangles would also make super cute designs for this piece. I gave the students ideas and some instruction on decorating each of their ovals with sharpie and crayon. I included swirls, plaid patterns, pictures of "vegetation" (that was their new vocab word of the day), and I required that they each put their first initial on one oval--as their "signature" on the piece. My daughter's teacher was kind enough to laminate them for me. After I cut them all out of the laminating (about 40 minutes in the car at the soccer fields), I laid them out in the order I would be sewing them. Then I sewed them together. If you have never sewed through paper, it is easy-peasy. Just begin at the top, backstitch to tie-off just like you would on fabric, then feed each new piece in as you come to the end of one. Be sure to leave some thread "tails" on the top end of each of your rows. We'll use those later to attach them to the hoop. I measured the width of all my strings of ovals laid next to each other to determine how large my embroidery hoop should be before I bought it. Mine was 30 inches in circumference. I also bought some inexpensive ribbon that would coordinate with the colors of the ovals. Now, on to the assembly: This part isn't hard, but it is a bit tedious. Tie each row of ovals to the embroidery hoop, going around both rings using a square knot. Slide each piece around to evenly place the rows around the hoop. Cut four lengths of ribbon 24-28 inches in length. Tie double knots in each ribbon length at its center to four "corners" of the circle. Gather these doubled ribbons with a rubber band to create the top of the mobile. Tie short cuts of ribbon all around the hoop and over the rubber band on the top. I used some of the ribbons sticking out above the rubber band to tie on a loop ribbon for hanging. The students were SO excited to see what their ovals had become! I think this could be such a cute piece to hang in a child's room or above a baby's crib (out of reach, of course!). I think a mobile done just in black, white and silver would be striking. Or one in all blue or all pink tones would be fun. The possibilities are endless!
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Everyone will love these Keith Haring Art Projects for Kids, inspired by the famous American artist's work, philosophies and colorful life!
Learn about famous art and create your own sculpture with this fun lesson about Giacometti.
Use papercut to introduce cultural awareness, artist and media awareness and a sense of fulfillment for students when they can create their very own beautiful papercut design! This project does not rely on strong drawing skills, but can build patience in them. The package contains 1 x slides present...
Blacklight Unit Materials: Fluorescent fixtures ($10 at Wal-Mart suggest getting 2) Blacklight bulbs (4ft ones at WM cost $12 each. For two fixtures, need 4 bulbs) Highlighters White colored Pencils Reams of colored office paper (they end up nonreactive to UV light) Ream of yellow/goldenrod office paper Reams of regular office paper (they are reactive) Fluorescent paints (can now get from many art suppliers like Blick) Pens Day one. Review classroom expectations. Turn on backlights and let the students explore and look at their belongings. Talk about blacklight properties, wavelengths, (science component) etc. Studio- Invisible Drawing Pass out drawing paper that is reactive to the light. Pass out white colored pencils and students draw on the glowing paper. The white colored pencils show up dark on the glowing paper. Turn off the blacklight and on the regular lights. The drawing disappears! Highlighter drawings Have any students who have highlighters bring them out. Trade out the paper for one that does not glow in blacklight…. Draw with highlighters to get a neon sign effect… students really like this one. Before and after drawings Have students brainstorm over different situations that would best be described with two pictures, such as Bruce Wayne turning into Batman, or leaves on then falling off a tree, day vs. night, etc. They should pick one scenario, and on goldenrod office paper, draw the first scene in pen in regular light. Then, when all are finished, turn the black light on, and the second drawing is made directly on top of the first using yellow highlighter. In the regular light the yellow highlighter is hard to see, and in the blacklight, the pen is hard to see. Talk about filling up all the space with loose crosshatching or objects. This masks the highlighter drawing better. Do not completely darken any areas, since the highlighter will not work on that. When all are finished, turn on the lights and pass the paper to a neighbor. Turn on the blacklight and the image will change! Turn on the regular lights again and the blacklight off, and pass papers again... Repeat until everyone has seen everyone else’s drawing. Day four, five Prep day for glow in the dark radial designs. Hand out non-reactive paper and have students create a simple radial design using pencil. By folding the paper it is easy to recreate exact copies by rubbing the back and transferring the image across. When all are done, pass out the fluorescent paint and paint in the designs. Hang in the room for display. Radial design using French Curves: Get a square paper and fold from corners and sides to find center. Use ruler to go over the fold lines. Use a compass to draw a large circle. The grid formed will aid in repeatedly tracing using the French curves. Pick a French curve and a location. Draw the center x or the circle x on the tool. You also need at least one line as reference. Copy section. Move the tool to the next position and realign the marks to the next location. Copy section. If there is overlap or missing section, adjust. Continue until it is repeated 8 times. Repeat the process with different French curves until paper has a completed radial design. Paint. Before and after Project 1. Brainstorm over different situations that would best be described with two pictures, such as Bruce Wayne turning into Batman, or leaves on then falling off a tree, day vs. night, etc. 2. Pick one scenario, and on goldenrod office paper, draw the first scene in pen in regular light. 3. Then, when all are finished, turn the black light on, and the second drawing is made directly on top of the first using yellow highlighter. In the regular light the yellow highlighter is hard to see, and in the blacklight, the pen is hard to see. Fill up all the space with loose crosshatching or objects. This masks the highlighter drawing better. Do not completely darken any areas, since the highlighter will not work on that. 4. When all are finished, turn on the lights and pass the paper to a neighbor. Turn on the blacklight and the image will change! Turn on the regular lights again and the blacklight off, and pass papers again... Repeat until everyone has seen everyone else’s drawing. BEFORE AND AFTER EXAMPLE LIST Riding bike or skateboard/ crash Spiderman swinging/ landing on a building Clark Kent/ superman Bruce Wayne/ Batman Bruce Banner/ Hulk Man turning into Wolfman Dracula turn into bat Cake, cake gone Apple, apple core Woman pregnant/ thinner holding a baby Pizza / bite gone Weakling with dumbbells/ muscular after Calm to angry Happy to sad Peaceful to angry Day to night Summer to fall Fall to winter Winter to spring Snowman/ melted Sitting in a chair/ it breaks and crash Animal crossing road/ road-kill Caterpillar/ butterfly Tadpole/ frog A tree / losing its leaves Blowing bubble with gum/ it pops on face
One of my goals this year was to have my students really understand the artistic behaviors. I thought last year the students were looking at them only on the surface. I want a deeper understandin…
A perfect process art idea for little ones. Children should be designing all of the playgrounds in the world!
This is the BEST paper tube Koi Fish, and one of several other Lunar New Year Animal inspired art lessons that we offer. This fun DIY craft is an original idea from ART CAMP Studio. It's a great year round project for all ages.
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The Circle Game asks students to come up with as many different things as they can from one circle. I thought this activity was really fun! However, my elementary students were not that interested. Most of my kids' papers were dull circles with a scribble on them. I think older kids might "get it" better. I have included the handout from Ande Cook's Art Starters as well as my lesson plan with all the directions for a sub. The Ande Cook handouts were part of a SchoolArts subscription, or you can get her book: Art Starters
Here lately I've been in a bit of a creative funk and I've not felt excited or interested in pursuing my usual creative outlets. I love to sew funky clothing to wear and have an endless amount of projects in various stages in my sewing room but each time I go in there, I just look around and feel...exhausted. Is it that time of the year? Although, if I'm being honest, this feeling of disinterest has been going on for a while (gee, I wonder why) and it's starting to affect my teaching as well. Yep, I just said that out loud. I know it's not a good place to be so I'm trying to do something about it. I learned a long time ago that beating myself up and shaming myself about things just doesn't work. It only makes me feel worse. So instead of feeling badly about not sewing, I decided to dry something totally different: painting. I got out an old round frame found at the thrift store from my stash as well as some blank cards. I painted a dotted and flowery design on the frame just for fun...but then I had a lot of paint left over on my palette. So I kinda went nuts and started painting and printing on the cards. I got really excited about all of the colors and textures I created. Then I set up a little still life and drew and painted it on one of the cards. I thought I'd just start creating one painting an evening before bed. I've been keeping them quick so I enjoy the process but...some of them I've slowed down and taken my time on. I've been sharing the process on both TikTok and Instagram but got some requests for a longer video of the process. I also had someone mention wanting to share a video with her high school students. So I hope the one I created helps. For me, the key has been just enjoying the process, keeping the paintings small so I can do them in one sitting, using colors I like and creating a simple still life. I have a lot of random things from the thrift store that have been fun to paint. I'm not gonna say I feel so much better now or that I'm cured of my funk...I'm not. But at least I can say that I did at least one thing I'm proud of at the end of the day. Taking the time to create is something we creative types must do. Sharing my quick videos seems to have gotten some other folks creating too and that makes me so happy.
