1st Grade I Ain't Gonna Paint No More

At St. A, 1st graders read the book I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont.  Students study self portraits and then "paint" themselves just like the character in the book.  Next week we are going to add a background to finish the project up. 

Middle School Scratch Board Designs

Students at St. M are rethinking magazine ads and images to create a piece of art.  Students first find an image that interests them, then they need to transform it into a graphic piece of art.  Here is the first day.

2nd/3rd Split Starts Wayne Thiebaud Value Cakes

St. M 2nd/3rd split and St. A 2nd graders are creating Wayne Thiebaud value cakes.  Students are taught how to create a cylinder and take a slice out of it.  Students then learned how to blend colors to make the object look more three dimensional.  Next week we add decorations and a stand.