Shadow and Light--4th Grade

Our fourth grade artists have been studying the way that artists use shadow and light to create realistic looking objects in their work. These are a few of the practice sketches that were made. Students learned how to vary their pressure upon the crayons to create dark areas and light areas. Vocabulary for this lesson: cast shadow, light source, highlight.

First Grade Pattern Fish in Progress...

First grade artists reviewed LINE and PATTERN to create these whimsical fish. The background is collaged pattern that represents the waves in the water. During our next art class we will do some stamping to create seaweed and bubbles....

Fifth Grade Paper Sculptures in Progress...

This is a fun way to get students to think 3-Dimensionally. Using scrap strips of paper they have to create an interesting sculptural work that incorporates some of the Principles of Design: Movement, Unity, and Balance. Simple elements like zig-zags, waves, and curly-cues take on a new life in 3 dimensions.

Welcome to a New School Year!

Well, it's that time again! A new school year is upon us. That means a new year of art classes and a year full of creative adventures awaits our Nelson artists. This year we will place an emphasis on practicing "Habits of Good Artists." The sign pictured here is hanging in the art room to encourage our artists to use these habits, not just in the art room, but in all of their academic endeavors. I expect great things from our Nelson students this year and can't wait to get stARTed!