The use of SPACE.

The second graders learned about space and how the way you use space affects how you see things.  Space is basically the area around and between objects.  Second graders got it!

Yet, another monster.

I just had to throw this one on!

Monstober.

I had multiple classes do oil pastel monsters while I was out taking care of a family situation.  The students loved it as well as the sub I had.  Really, how can you not love doodling a monster.  Tis the season.

Rainbow Line Paintings

My kinders and first graders painted lines using the rainbow order.  We discussed the many different kinds of line as well as some basic color theory.  

Color schemes and patterns.

The fourth graders discussed and learned about what a color scheme is and how to use it in a design.  Also, they brought back their pattern skills from way back in kindergarten.  The students used a template I made to draw the leaf, that way there was no stress involved with this project!

Monet's Water Lillies





First grade learned a little bit about Claude Monet and impressionism.  They used oil pastel and watercolor to create this one.  We discussed line, shape, and depth.

Willy the Wildcat.

 

Willy is the mascot of Westside Elementary School.  So when you see a wildcat on this blog, don't be afraid.  He is really just some dude in a costume, sometimes me!