Our tween / teen class created these amazing contour flowers using india ink and acrylic. We wanted students to practice working on a very large scale, to create a contour drawing using gestural line work and motion, and to explore how to build up a painting layer by layer. We set up a fresh […]
Contour line is a big part of Art. Whether we are talking about form, perspective, eye level. Many artist use contour line as part of their main focus. See below. ARTIST MYRORNA SWEDEN Uses contour line, pattern, and objects to show form in her art. Karan Singh Art Dana Martin Art See objects in CONTOUR LINE Put them together in a Still LIfe. Image from www.dreamstime.com From DaVinci Art Studio Using Contour line, cool/warm colors, primary, & secondary used for emphasis. From InsideOutArtTeacher on Instagram https://insideoutartteacher.com/ Using Cross Contour, warm and cool colors. MMS Student Work 2023-8th grade Shyli Rushing Grayson DuPont Natalie Morales WHAT DO DO Before you begin, Start "seeing" in Contour Line... if you are having trouble doing this, watch videos below to help you. 1. Find 3 objects that you know you can draw. They can be around the room, pictures from Internet, or shapes you pull from your head. 2. Draw the outside shapes of the objects. Define the space with a horizontal line dividing background from foreground. 3. Use contour lines on the object. This can be contour in 1 direction or cross contour going both ways (more challenging). Usually, the Center (eye level) should be a straight line. As the shape goes outward from center, lines gradually change to match the outer line. 4. Color using color theory to add emphasis: Warm and Cool Primary and Secondary Complimentary Colors. STEP BY STEP visuals 1 &2. 3. 4. You can color solid with lighter colors. then go over them with darker analogous colors to add pattern. Watch these videos below to get your mind on seeing in Contour Line and understanding Cross Contour line.
Need a lesson where each component takes less than 15 minutes? Consider adding a mixed-media still life study to your art curriculum.
Zentangle Still Lifes What a successful project! We used Sharpie for our Zentangle backgrounds and chalk pastel for our still lifes. Focus was on variety of pattern as well as varied line thickness and value blending. At the beginning of the lesson, the still life image was projected on screen to allow for large classes to view it in detail. We also saved the image on our Edmodo class page for easy access anytime!
Our tween / teen class created these amazing contour flowers using india ink and acrylic. We wanted students to practice working on a very large scale, to create a contour drawing using gestural line work and motion, and to explore how to build up a painting layer by layer. We set up a fresh […]
I touched on this project a post ago or two, but I've been asked to share the value worksheet I use in class with the kids. My 4th graders learned about form vs. shape, and how to create the illusion of 3-D forms on paper. The first class, I showed them a power point and we discussed the difference between the two. Then, I did a quick demo on how to draw 3D cubes, cylindars, etc. (most already knew how from math class in 3rd grade). The second class, I gave them the following value worksheet. The value scale part is the front of the worksheet. We first do the blending value scale together, talking about pencil pressure and how dark we shade. Then, we flip over the sheet to look at various shading techniques. I ask the students to do their second value scale using hatching or cross hatching, and give a quick demo. Most of them really enjoy using stippling with a marker, so I have them do the third value scale with stippling. You can see some of the finished value scales in my previous post here. This is the back of the worksheet. I can't take credit for it...I found it on the internet a few years ago but can't remember where I got it! If this is yours please tell me so I can give credit where it is due! On the third day of this unit, I give students the following worksheet to practice creating value on a form. It's one thing for them to be able to shade in 8 squares, but it's another to figure out how to create a smooth transition between 8 values on a little space! We talk about having a light source and what that means to our shading process. Currently, I will be giving my students 3 days to work on their cities. They've only had one day so far and are working on drawing them out. Some are doing pretty well with the concept of 3D forms on paper, others are not...but the true test will come when they start shading! That's the part I'm excited about! At first, they moaned and groaned about the project, but once they saw how cool and realistic their drawings become when they start shading, they got really into it! I was originally going to give them 2 days for the drawing, but if they are doing a good job and taking their time, I will extend it for them, which they seemed happy about! This group of 4th graders is actually one of my favorite grade levels to work with...there are some pretty talented students in this grade level...as well as students who are talented and just don't know it yet! I always love being able to surprise them with their talent! I borrowed this idea for this drawing project from Art is Basic. Here is the rubric that I will be grading the students on as well. More pictures to come in a week or so after they have finished up!
*Also available in the Everything Art Bundle* These three handouts are perfect for the elementary and middle school art room. Keep in sketchbooks or enlarge on whiteboard, even print out as posters! All the info a student needs to understand a portrait, a landscape, a still life and how to create ea...
Paul Cézanne is known for his still life paintings, mostly of household objects arranged with various fruits. Cézanne would spend hours arranging the fruit
When you walk into an interview for a teaching job, you want to feel confident in your skills but also your ability to show them off! In some careers, a resume’ listing experience might be enough, but in teaching, I think it’s a huge boon to go into an interview with a portfolio that really shows the details of that “elementary teacher” position you’ve had (or student teaching). It’s been awhile since I added my On The Hunt for a Teaching Job series, but I know seeing others’ portfolios really helped me (especially as a new teacher!) so I want to share mine. For my portfolio, I picked up a professional binder. Yes, it’s expensive, but you want the cover to say, “I’m credible and you need to look at me!” I used a pre-made Word template to make a cover page and added a photo of me with my class as well as my contact information. In the pocket, I include a resume, and the inside has a matching cover page that works sort of like an informal cover letter. I started with my favorite teaching quote, and used it as a springboard to describe my passion for teaching. I didn’t rehash my resume’ here- but instead wanted to get them interested in me. (Note: Please feel free to use something similar, but please DON’T copy exactly what I wrote. You want it to be unique to YOU!) Another option is to make a brochure. This is really great to leave after an interview, especially if it has a picture so they remember which face goes with which name! Inside, I use dividers to make it clear where I can find certain things. Notice that I said “I can find,” not “the administrator can find.” Administrators may never ask to see your portfolio or have time to do much with it, but if you happen to be in for an interview, a portfolio can be SO helpful! You can see my dividers here, now that I have a few years of experience: Here, you can see my dividers before my last update, when I hadn’t taught in my own classroom. In the past, I just stuck in pages of things I’d done. Most were printed out worksheets, assessments, parent notes, etc. And that was okay, but this time around I decided to show a little more. One HUGE benefit of blogging is that I take lots more pictures of the things going on in my classroom. So, for instance, when I wanted to show my creative lessons, ta – da! I wanted to showcase classroom management, and again, I already had the photos. It’s a great way to not just tell what I would do, but show it. I want principals to be able to imagine me and my classroom in their school! I still kept examples of work and other things behind each section, but these pages made it look really polished. Even if you’re not going to post them on a blog, I’d recommend finding a cheap point-and-shoot camera (or even a smartphone, if you have one) to take photos of your classroom and projects you do. It really helps when a principal wants to imagine you not in a suit, sitting in the office, but in classroom working with students. What’s really great about these pages is that you can print another copy (or go to FedEx Office for more color copies if you just have way too much money) and leave a mini-portfolio at schools without having to leave your nice binder. I used these mini-portfolios when I dropped off resume’s in person, too! When you consider what to include, make sure you think about the basics (classroom management, reading, math, engaging instruction, differentiation, assessment and data, organization), but don’t forget to include a section with your credentials and any honors/ certificates/ professional development/ licenses you may have! (Page protectors will keep you from having to hole punch those important papers.) Think about what makes you unique as a teacher. When they say, “What are your strengths?,” what will you show them? Don’t be afraid to make it unique and bright! For some other professions, you might not want to add color or any element of cute, but I think as long as it looks professional, colorful works really well for standing out. If you’re new here, be sure you check out the rest of this series and my new teacher tips! Next in the On The Hunt series: How to Stand Out (Even Before a Teaching Interview) Thanks for visiting!
I've had a few people commenting on these assessments so I decided I would share what I've come up with so far. I've already shared my rubr...
Baby Ultrasound Embroidery Tutorial That tutorial includes: - Guides how to prepare your own custom pattern - Guides how to transfer pattern - Stitching techniques - Detailed instructions of ultrasound embroidering - Supply list - 45 images and diagrams - 24 pages Level: That tutorial is prepared for the embroiderers of all experience levels. Possibility to finish your hoop in different milestones spanning from minimalist and silhouette view through finely detailed forms for a more realistic view of an advanced level experience. Reminders: - No physical items with this purchase. - Digital purchase, all sales are final. - Personal use only Preset: A free preset file is also included in your purchase. I prepared that preset file which is used with free Adobe Lightroom Mobile App to enhance ultrasound image before transferring pattern easily to the black fabric. All the details are step by step described with pictures at the "Guides how to transfer pattern" section in the tutorial. The story behind: When I was pregnant in 2017, I want to make something to remember this season of my life as an embroidery artist. It was the very first time that it came into my mind to embroidery my little one's ultrasound on a hoop, and announce my pregnancy that way as an embroidery artist. I was not thinking at that time how much it will be loved. Following my announcement, I started to receive too many inquiries and your lovely comments about what I made. Just after I decided to make custom baby ultrasound embroideries, it turned into unmanageable long waiting lists. That was really frustrating especially as a new mom. Now, more than two years passed, and there are still lots of interest in baby ultrasounds into embroideries since they are unique and adorable, just like our babies are. For about two years, I have spent so many hours analysing many ultrasounds, practising new techniques to optimize the process. And now, I am sharing with you all my experiences within that tutorial! I hope you will enjoy it, and follow along with me on this experience Find me on Instagram @catchtheinspiration Copyright © 2019 Veselka Bulkan, Munich
Photography is an important aspect of getting your pins noticed on pinterest, your posts noticed on instagram or facebook. I saw some statistics recently in a Hubspot blog Post where two of the stats reported the following: “Content with relevant images gets 94% more views than content without relevant images.” and that “Researchers found that colored […]
So maybe you have organized your home, embraced a life of minimalism, but your home still feels cluttered! How frustrating is that!?
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An art lesson plan in oil pastels for kids in grades 6-8, completed in two 45 minute class periods. Students learn about the life of the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh, and create an original still life image of flowers in his style.
The 2nd grade students learned about the artist, Henri Matisse. We looked at his two different styles of art, which are still life and paper cutouts. We also discussed the difference between abstract and realism in art. The students were able to compare and contrast Matisse’s still lives to his abstract paper cut outs. We also review what a pattern is and the students had to create a pattern in their curtain of their still life. Students also learned about the warm and cool color schemes and chose one of the groups to marbleize a piece of paper for their cutouts. Finally the students were to create a piece of artwork using Matisse’s still life and paper cutout styles. Another Matisse Project was creating the paper cutout collages that he is famous for. Students learned the difference between geometric and organic shapes.
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So maybe you have organized your home, embraced a life of minimalism, but your home still feels cluttered! How frustrating is that!?
We've all used exit tickets in our classroom for informal assessment, but sometimes it can become boring. Read this post to get exit ticket ideas on how you can engage students with exit slips and still assess your students!
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Despite our parents only being in their 50’s, they have been faced with some major health scares. After reaching out and asking on social media how they’d spend those last days or years (hopefully longer) with loved ones, one idea that came through was making a video with them asking them about their life, about […]
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Try these healthy toddler lunch ideas (no reheating required) when your little one needs a meal for preschool, daycare, a sitter, or a day out on the town. They're toddler meals that are easy to pack and that don't need to be reheated to make things super easy for you! (Find an easy hummus lunch option below and more ideas in the main post.)
Visuals are great for all students, not just for students in special education classrooms. These visual behavior supports can be used in the classroom or on the go as behavioral and social reminders for students. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 55 images included in 2 sizes (2" and 3" cards) What images are included? Images are included for the following visuals: listen, face front, sit at desk, sit on carpet, line up, hands to self, feet to self, stay in line, walk in line, stand in line, hands in lap, feet on floor, sit criss cross, raise hand, stay in area, wait, make good choices, eyes to front, look, hands down, hands behind, first - then, stop, no hitting, quiet, voice level 0 - 5 (one for each number 0-5), whisper, voices off, use your words, stand up, no hands in pants, help, take a break, sit, quiet hands, give me 5, eyes on teacher, eyes on speaker, ears listening, mouth quiet, hands still, feet still, body still, brain focused, take turns, share, kind words, put away, get supplies, work How do you use these? Print and laminate. Hole punch and add a binder ring for on the go. Print and laminate. Hole punch and add to a lanyard to have at all times. Print and laminate. Use as visual desk reminder cards. *Lanyard in pictures is from n2y and is not included. Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies! Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
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