Oaxacan Owls

Third graders created these playful buhos

(owls) sculptures based on the colorful craft of Oaxacan animal carvings or animalitos (little animals). Traditionally, these sculptures are painted in festive designs and patterns that are symbolic of the Oaxacan region of Mexico. Master artisans pass on their trade from generation to generation resulting in recognizable signature styles for each family.

Fourth Grade:

Observational Shoe Drawing

Vocabulary:

Overlapping

Shading

Blending

Hand measuring

Proportion

American Sign Language Prints

5^th graders learned about Chuck Baird, an artist who uses American Sign Language in his paintings. Students illustrated a letter from the American Sign Language alphabet. Playful patterns fill the negative space to provide visual interest. Students carefully used the printmaking techniques demonstrated in class to make several colorful prints.

Enjoy!

First Grade Cezanne Style Apples

Paul Cezanne Style Still-Life

First graders drew circles and turned them into dimensional spheres by combining two colors in each apple. Working from light to dark colors developed student’s painting skills. Interesting line patterns were placed in the background. Can you identify the use of overlapping in the pictures?

Paul Cezanne Style Still-Life

First graders drew circles and turned them into dimensional spheres by combining two colors in each apple. Working from light to dark colors developed student’s painting skills. Interesting line patterns were placed in the background. Can you identify the use of overlapping in the pictures?