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Today's project is an opportunity for you to put together all the skills and ideas you have developed throughout the school year. You'll get to choose the subject and plan the design of your very own book! First we'll do the folding part together. But, go ahead and start thinking about the kind of book you want to make. Here are some ideas:
Here are some inspiring stories of how books are made:
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We always start our art class with our mantra, our focus statement. Let's say it together: For today's project: We'll look closely at some natural objects. We'll notice each line, shape, and texture. Then we'll practice drawing with LOTS of detail. Using art to record details about nature is called scientific illustration. First let's take a look at this artist-- this is one example of how scientific illustrators work. Aren't her drawings and paintings incredible? Now it's time to make our own! First, let's go outside and gather some plants. Try to get three different types! Then, watch this video to see how to start your illustrations: This illustration of a dandelion is a great example. Notice how the illustrator made the drawing very LARGE, way bigger than in real life. This gives room to add all the details. These next examples are by students at our very own school! Today you only need paper, a pencil, and maybe an eraser. We are going to focus on drawing today, not coloring. You should have time to draw all of your plant specimens. Remember to make them large. If you finish early, try drawing one from a different perspective- maybe from the bottom or from the back. If you have extra time, you can write the sentence on the board on your paper. This will help you share our learning with your families. Please take your drawings home today! Extra Resources: Read-alouds to listen to while you are working: Movement breaks for younger artists: Scientific illustrations are NOT always about plants! See how this scientific illustrator captures information about animals: A message from Ms. McGee: Today's art project is inspired by the experiences of a character in the book Those Shoes. First we'll read the book together, and then you'll make a drawing. Here's the story: That story has an important message. We realize that it's okay to want something special. But REALLY, the important thing is NOT something we wear... instead, what makes us special is what's in our hearts! Our kindness and empathy for others is most important. In this story, the boy thought he would enjoy having the best and most wonderful shoes to wear. But he realized that someone else had a bigger need, and he was able to help them. And-- he made a new friend! We know that it's what's on the inside that counts. Our hearts and minds are what make us who we are as a person. The shoes and clothes that we wear on the outside are not what is important! But-- what if we could wear clothing that shows how unique and special each of us is? Today you will get to design your own shoes. Think about who you are as a person, and what is important and special and meaningful about you. Use those thoughts when you are making your design! Watch this video to see an example: Here are some examples from other artists: Things to remember: - Use YOUR ideas in the design, instead of just copying the examples. - Think about your favorites (colors, foods, animals, sports, activities, pets, special people in your life, or anything else that is important to you). - Use the color sticks from the art room OR any other coloring materials you have. - Keep working until you have paid attention to every space. You can color the background space around the shoe, too! - If you finish early: write a sentence describing each of the special parts of your design. - You can keep your paper and take it home to finish. If you have extra time: Here are some related videos about kindness and celebrating who we are! Hello Hendrix artists! I can't be at school with you today, but I've left a fun drawing challenge for you. Please do your VERY BEST WORK and BEHAVE!! Love, Ms. McGee Today we'll start with our Focus Statement, our mantra-- let's say it all together: Use that statement to remind yourself to do your best work today! Today's project is: The Alphabet Drawing Challenge Think of a scene that you can illustrate. Your challenge is to include something that starts with EACH letter of the alphabet in your scene! Watch this video to see what to do: These examples show scenes that might give you some ideas. They don't have items for every single letter, but they will help you get started. A school: A playground: A zoo: A farm: Going camping: An underwater scene: Have fun and be CREATIVE! You can take your drawings HOME with you today. Now we'll pass out some paper, and one person from each table can go to get pencils. ***Today will be just a drawing day- you won't need to add color. If you feel like you are finished, remember you can add shading, highlights, and texture with your pencil. * * * * * * * * * * * * If you have extra time: find a partner and share your drawings with each other. You can also make a list of all the objects included in your scene. (Just use the back of your paper if you want to write a list. ) * * * * * * * * * * * * About 5-7 minutes before class ends: Begin cleaning up! Have one person from each table collect the pencils and erasers. Remember your drawings will go home with you. If you need something to fill extra time: Here's a read-aloud story. The Ugly Doodles is about a young artist who learns to be patient with herself and realizes that practice makes progress! You just have to keep trying. Here are some extra videos for younger artists: *Remember-- if you want to get up and dance, you need to stay in your movement space- that means standing behind your chair, and close enough that your hand can touch the chair. We've been talking about what it means to be creative. This activity is going to help you practice your creative thinking! Start by tracing lots of circles onto your paper. Try to fill the page with as many circles as you can. But-- make sure the circles don't touch each other. Work for about five minutes on your circles, then take a break to enjoy this video. You can finish making more circles after it's over. Now it's time to turn your circles into NOT circles! What else could they be? Use your creative thinking skills to illustrate as many objects as you can think of. Try to be inventive and come up with unique and original ideas! Here are some examples to get you started: Use color sticks, colored pencils, or markers to add color to your designs. If you have extra time, write a label for each object. You can choose your favorite or most unique idea to share with the class. Here are some more songs to celebrate our creativity: Here's a great book with a message about celebrating creativity: Listen to this story and then follow the drawing prompt below: Video read-aloud: Doodleday by Ross Collins
In this story, everything Harvey draws comes to life-- his drawings become real! If you could draw something from your imagination and make it become real, what would you draw? Use whatever drawing materials you have at home to illustrate your idea. Today's Project: Let's look at some drawings by artist Sheila Arthurs. Ms. Arthurs lives and works in the United Kingdom. She calls her drawings "doodles" and makes beautiful illustrations of all different types of creatures. Her doodles often start with one swirling line. She uses detailed and careful coloring to complete her artwork. Here are some of Ms. Arthurs' drawings. Look closely to spot all the creatures! These next drawings are similar, but they are the work of a different artist. His name is Chris Piascik. His doodles are brightly colored and are often of funny creatures! Now it's your turn to draw: Start by making one long swirly line on your paper. The line should swirl around and cross over itself, making lots of interesting shapes and spaces. Next, turn each space into a drawing of something! You can choose what to draw. You might want to have a theme- for example, all your drawings might be different kinds of animals. Or all different kinds of food. Or alien creatures. Or an underwater scene. Or types of vehicles. You are the artist, you decide! Color your squiggle doodles neatly with color sticks, markers, or colored pencils. Please be responsible with our supplies! (There may be some materials that are "off-limits" today-- just use what is available.) You can take your drawings home with you today. Have fun creating! If you need more ideas: Here are some squiggle doodles made by other students. (Remember not to copy the work of other artists-- just use their ideas to get you started!) Finishing Up:
After clean-up is complete, enjoy this video of an artist who REALLY takes doodling to the extreme!! Extra Resources: Music to play while students have silent work time: A read-aloud book to fill time if students finish early: This exercise is great for developing both ruler skills and painting techniques! Some extra resources, if time allows: This time of year is special for many reasons! One way we can celebrate is by spending time with people we love. Here's a drawing activity to help us celebrate the special people in our lives! These videos share some different options: Here are some ideas for inspiration: This is a fun holiday story- told through a creative use of line! |
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