Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Franz Marc Expressionist Paintings

6th Grade, 3rd Quarter
Completed Feb. 27th, 2015

Students created their own abstract painting inspired by German artist, Franz Marc. Students made connections between art and Intro. to Foreign Language class.
















Indonesian Inspired Batiks

7th & 8th Grade, 2nd Semester
Completed Feb. 26th, 2015

Students used a wax resist and watercolor technique to create an Indonesian inspired flora design similar to Indonesian batik fabric.
















Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Chinese Inspired Shadow Puppets

6th Grade, 3rd Quarter
Completed Feb. 23rd, 2015

Students used pattern, texture, and contrast to create their own individual shadow puppet using metallic etching board.
















Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Northwest Coast Native American Inspired Monochromatic Paintings

7th & 8th Grade, 2nd Semester
Completed Feb. 23rd, 2015

Students mixed black with one color to create three different shades and white with the same color to create three different tints in order to make a monochromatic painting. For the style of the painting, students were inspired by the stylized art of the Northwest Coastal Native Americans.