5th Grade Abstract "Value" Portraits

The final project in our Picasso series is a chalk pastel drawing by the students in 5th grade. Each student drew a portrait and divided it into different sections with crisscrossing lines. Students were challenged to create a value scale - a color fading from dark to light - in each section. This project was not easy, and these students' hard work really paid off! Do you agree?

3rd & 4th Grade Abstract "Color" Portraits

Continuing our school-wide focus on Pablo Picasso, the 3rd and 4th grade students were challenged to create a portrait in oil pastel using only cool colors on one side and warm colors on the other. We discussed the different emotions associated with these colors. We discovered that we often think of cool colors as being sad and warm colors as being happy, so many students chose to represent these emotions in their drawings. How many different emotions can you see in these drawings?

1st & 2nd Grade Abstract "Line" Portraits

Wow! I can't believe that this blog hasn't been updated since December - time really flies during the winter holidays! I will be back to updating much more regularly, but if you are itching to see your student's work, remember that you can always visit the Conte Community School Artsonia page!

Like the kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd grade students created abstract portraits inspired by Pablo Picasso. Instead of focusing on shapes, we concentrated on lines for these drawings. Students were challenged to draw a picture of a person using only straight lines on one side and only curvy lines on the other. Didn't they do a wonderful job?

Kindergarten Abstract "Shape" Portraits

For the past month, I decided to try something new in the art room and have each grade focus on the same artist: Pablo Picasso! Grades K through 5 created abstract portraits, focusing on different elements of art at each grade level. In kindergarten, students focused on shape. They were encouraged to use as many shapes as possible while creating their eyes, noses, and mouths. See how many shapes you can count!

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En el último mes he decidido intentar algo nuevo en el aula de arte, y hacer que todos los niveles se enfoquen en el mismo artista: Pablo Picasso! Los niveles desde Kinder hasta el quinto crearon retratos abstractos, enfocándose en diferentes elementos artisticos en cada nivel. En el Kinder, los estudiantes se enfocaron en las formas.  Se les alentó a usar tantas formas como fuera posible para crear los ojos, narices y bocas. Vean cuantas formas pueden encontrar!

Pre-K Marker Paint Turkeys

During the week before Thanksgiving, pre-kindergarten students colored in turkeys with markers. They were told to use whatever colors they wanted! Then, they used brushes and water to paint over their turkeys, creating a watercolor effect.

Fourth & Fifth Grade Doodle Pattern Pumpkins

In fourth and fifth grade, students explored the concept of patterns as they designed four of their own using simple shapes and lines in their sketchbooks. Next, students created a sketch of a pumpkin with their doodle patterns drawn in each section. Students then drew a large-scale version of their pumpkin, neatly incorporating their doodle pattern designs in each section of the pumpkin. Finally, students used a variety of colored pencils to fill in their pumpkins. Some students who had enough time created a background for their pumpkin using colored pencils or chalk pastels.

Second & Third Grade Pumpkin Face Collages

In second and third grade, students explored fall themes through class discussion and sketching their favorite fall activities in their sketchbooks. Students then drew and colored their own pumpkin. They cut and pasted black and white paper to create their unique faces. Some of the pumpkins have hats, earrings, and even unicorn horns!