The best combinations involve contrast, like salty and
sweet.
In that spirit, today’s virtual art exhibit brings together
another pair of opposites: winter and summer. All of my art students drew imaginative
sunglasses last month, and the younger kids created wintery wonderland
scenes.
These drawings were done by first and second graders. The
assignment was all about pattern, so our snowy hills are not simply white areas,
but full of texture. The kids learned how to draw a cheerful red cardinal
perched on a stark winter tree near snowy hills and a stream. Although these
scenes are all similar to one another, each has its own unique feel.
All of my students (grades Kinder through eight) designed imaginative
sunglasses last month. I asked them to draw a continuous scene reflected in the
glasses, although some wanted to try different scenes in each lens (and I let
their imaginations run). They were encouraged to make the sunglasses frames
colorful and creative. It was so hard to pick which drawings to post as I had
hundreds of options. But here are some that really stood out.
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And now, to round out our weather report, today will be
snowy and sunny…with a chance of frogs.
My Kindergarten and second grade students learned how to draw frogs while we were
Zoom learning in January. Little kids are so funny, and believe me, drawing
frogs and discussing frogs' tongues and their appetite for flies led to some good
laughs.
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| You'll get more flies with honey (or a frog's tongue). |
Wherever you are this winter—surrounded by snow, sun or
frogs—be safe and enjoy all that nature has to offer. And now, if you’ll excuse
me, I need to spend ten minutes hunting for my sunglasses…before eventually realizing
they are perched atop my head.
That snowman is excellent, and the sunglasses are amazing, especially by the older kids. It's funny how the frogs (many of them good) are all nearly the same perspective. Was that intentional? Awesome stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, the frogs were done using the same steps, so they do look similar (ish). Glad you liked everything!
DeleteI LOVED all of the drawings. But I especially liked the sunglasses!! Different colors and different scenes, reflected. Each pair of glasses, reflecting beautifully, how each child sees the world. From nature scenes, to urban scenes, to scenes in the glasses refecting culture. All reflecting, somehow, the "values" of each child. We do not all see the world necessarily through "Rose colored glasses," but through the mind, and values, needs, and perspective, of each unique person that views the world. Your students, through this wonderful art exercise, were able to show us what is truly valuable and meaningful to, THEM, as they view the world, and the things around them. Thank you for giving them that opportunity to "express." Great job!!Two thumbs up!!!! ����
ReplyDeleteHelen, thank you! You always give such detailed feedback and I love that you enjoyed all the art. I'll keep posting if you'll keep reading!
DeleteOf course!!!
Deletebravo.. any of the winter scenes would make awesome quilts. Well done. Love the different sunglasses and frames.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend! Love the quilt idea. You bring such a cool perspective...
DeleteNice reflections on glasses. I see you have a Chinese student in 7th grade.
ReplyDeleteHi Ray, those glasses were done by a non-Chinese student, but someone who is interested in the culture. I thought the glasses were unusual...
DeleteAwesome as ever! Loved that you suggested texture in the snow scenes and the kids got it! What a wonderful array of pictures with the sunglasses scenes. You really get the idea across to your students. And the frogs are delightful. Thanks for all the sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debby, thanks, as always! So glad you liked it. XO
DeleteIt’s so intriguing (and fun!) to look at the same image rendered in multiple ways. I’m floored by the shadow lady in the sunglasses (5th grade). Incredible....
ReplyDeleteKim, thanks! Yes, that fifth grader LOVES art, and it shows. So glad you liked all the art...
DeleteI loved these! Kids are amazing artists. But then again, they have an amazing teacher that brings it out in them.
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