Hand In Heart - Clay (Slab Roller)

Gearing Up for Youth Art Month!

YOUTH ART MONTH IDEAS

Happy Thursday

1969

and you folks remember that....

Easy Watercolor Giraffe Art Project

This was a great unit to teach! Check out Bob Ransley here. The giraffes were drawn in pencil and then watercolored. Once they dried, then they outlined them in black marker to make the look more crisp. Check it out. Everyone was successful =)

Happy Hump Day

1969

Exploring Renaissance Architecture Through Art

The Renaissance was an amazing time for artists! They learned new techniques and skills that made their artwork even more beautiful. People started to admire the artists just as much as the art itself. By the end of the Renaissance, artists weren't just seen as workers; they became respected and famous. Master artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were known all over Europe. They helped create the idea of an artist as a creative genius.

Our recent art lesson was an exciting journey into the world of Renaissance architecture! We looked at beautiful churches from the Renaissance period and drew them using black chalk. This lesson was all about exposure—getting a close look at the stunning details and designs of these historic buildings.

Student Responses to Renaissance Architecture

The students had wonderful reactions to the architecture of the Renaissance. Here are some of the ways they responded:

1. Amazement at the Details: The intricate designs and decorations on the churches fascinated the students. They loved trying to capture all the little details in their drawings.

2. Curiosity About the Structures: Many students asked questions about how the churches were built and the materials used. They were especially interested in the large domes and tall spires.

3. Appreciation for the Beauty: The beauty of the Renaissance churches inspired the students. They admired the symmetry and the harmonious designs, and it showed in their careful and thoughtful drawings.

4. Connection to History: Learning about the time period and the significance of these buildings helped the students connect with history. They enjoyed imagining what it would have been like to see these churches being built.

5. Pride in Their Work: Drawing these complex structures gave the students a sense of accomplishment. They were proud of their artwork and excited to share their drawings with others.

This lesson was a great way for the students to experience the grandeur and beauty of Renaissance architecture while expressing their creativity through art.

1969

Teaching Patterns Using a Soccer Ball!

Simple but basic! I use this lesson as a time filler at the end of class to keep my kiddos busy until the last part of class. This is better than free draw and has a purpose!

Here is a good one also! How to DRAW a volleyball!

Happy Thursday!

1969

Torn Paper Collage Hearts

HAPPY TUESDAY!

Many ways to teach this lesson...cool colors, warm colors, complimentary colors...etc

Great for working on fine motor skills with younger grades =)

1969

rainbows and rubber bands...making money and chaos...childhood fads....

by Karen #1965 third grade teacher.....new craze???...It is the new rubber band bracelet and loom making kit...take a lookie...

Maria Halkias, staff writer for Dallas news reported the following in December of 2013.

"Often one hot trend can catapult a quarter. Irving-based Michaels Stores Inc. said that its third-quarter results improved significantly thanks to a popular children’s craft of weaving colored rubber bands into jewelry and accessories...The sales increase was the company’s biggest gain since 2005."

So....As a classroom teacher, I tell you these things are popular for all the boys and girls....If you are needing a birthday gift for the elementary age kid, these are the way to go.....If you are a teacher, you prolly are thinking, "Please, will you end fad?"  

I guess as my dad says, "It is just part of it."  Fads have been around forever. They come and go.  Throwing back my fads on Throwback Thursday...

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SONG...

The Spinners-Rubberband Man

happy throwback thursday, february 13, 2014

painting my Bible and such

by Karen #1965 third grade teacher So I decided that I wanted to do something artsy to my Bible.  First I tried this technique called Image Transfer Video. You had to use laser copies, Golden gel medium matte, a magic eraser (in the kitchen supplies at grocery store-weird), a palette knife, and a brayer. (almost as many ingredients as a Pioneer Woman recipe)  So you don't know who the Pioneer Woman is? Here is her link The Pioneer Woman.  Here is her photo with all those doggone ingredients.

So back to my Bible blog.  You needed a lot of luck also with this image tranfer method....Oh my, this didn't work right the first time...or the second time...After I had to scrape all the gook off the third time, I tossed that idea. I usually do not give up on a project, but I scratched this one.  There was no magic happening with my magic eraser.  I had to nix the image transfer method for the Bible.

Next Bible idea was to paint it.  So, I researched online how to paint leather. There is nothing out there folks.  I decided that I would lightly sand the burgundy color off of my Bible. So I used a small hand sander.  I mean this thing was looking rough, but you could still see some of the shiny burgundy paint. I decided to sand a little by hand, but got tired of sanding.  It was pretty rough and I figured I would go for it.  Then, I started painting my Bible with acrylic paint.  Well, obviously I hadn't sanded enough.  There was still some original glaze that prevented the acrylic from sticking to the Bible.  So, once again, I had to restart.  I peeled the paint off the Bible.  Once I was sure all the original glaze was off the Bible, I painted with acrylic again.  I got the entire Bible painted.  I let the Bible sit a few days and then put a coat of polyurethane on the Bible.  Oh, it was looking good.  Only thing, no reading my Bible on these days.  Had to use the Bible app on my phone.  Take a look.....

So.  I still was not happy.  The gold pages just didn't look right.  So I smushed my Bible together, and sanded the gold off the pages of my Bible. Once all the gold was off, I used tie dye that I dye shirts with to dye all three sides of my Bible.  Take a look...

Then, I had lots of pics left over from when I was going to use the image transfer method (dumbest idea ever!).  So I cut the pictures out and slapped some modge podge on the pages and voila!

Below is p. 1210.  It is 1 Corinthians 13.  I guess this is my favorite chapter in the Bible.  I had a big "God Wink" moment not to long ago with this group of verses.  

So what is a God Wink?  An event or personal experience, often identified as coincidence, so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention, especially when perceived as the answer to a prayer.  Also, When God Winks is a book.  I have not read it yet, but I will sometime.  Here is what it looks like...

Here is what it is about...

The Author applies his compelling theory as to why coincidences exit to fascinating stories in history sports, medicine, and relationships involving both everyday and famous people including Barbra Streisand, Charles Schulz, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner, Mark Twain, and Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

Shutting it down with a Seinfeld "wink" episode Seinfeld Wink Episode

happy monday, february 10, 2014

Textured Snow-People Made From Wall-Paper!

These were made with textured donated wall paper! We used a die cut machine at school and then glued and added tons of details. Pretty quick lesson on a budget! This oozes lots of potential for other textured lessons too =)
Happy Saturday
1969

Clay Heart Shaped Wall Pockets

It is Valentines month...so just what can you create out of love with a heart in art?

Would like to see your comments or blog links to take a look at what you guys have going on in your creative studios / classrooms / spaces

xoxo

1969

Happy Friday!

Fred Babb Art Unit

How much do you know about Fred? Interesting Fred fun fact-When Fred was a young boy, elementary school age, his mother would send him off to school with lunch money and he would return home with art supplies. He came from a very large family, 8 children. Paper was in short supply so he would use grocery bags as his canvas. 

This is a fantastic way to create with a painting lesson in class! Check out Fred on the net because you will be so glad you did!

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