4th GRADE
Zentangles
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves--- these simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. Look at the steps below for some zentangle patterns. Notice that you start with simple lines or shapes and then "build" your design. As you concentrate on your design, you really relax and just pay attention to your art. This is why many people find creating zentangles to be very relaxing. You only need paper and something to draw with--- a pencil, a marker, a colored pencil--whatever you have. You can start a design and then work on it later---it is something you do not need to complete at one time. We have used zentagle designs in class for borders and they are great for that. They can be a work of art on their own. Some of the designs can easily turn into an OP art design. ( OP art often looks like it is moving or 3D ) Try some of the ideas below!!!
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves--- these simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. Look at the steps below for some zentangle patterns. Notice that you start with simple lines or shapes and then "build" your design. As you concentrate on your design, you really relax and just pay attention to your art. This is why many people find creating zentangles to be very relaxing. You only need paper and something to draw with--- a pencil, a marker, a colored pencil--whatever you have. You can start a design and then work on it later---it is something you do not need to complete at one time. We have used zentagle designs in class for borders and they are great for that. They can be a work of art on their own. Some of the designs can easily turn into an OP art design. ( OP art often looks like it is moving or 3D ) Try some of the ideas below!!!
There are many examples of zentangles on the internet---also books with examples of zentangles. Look at some of the samples below for ideas. Think about filling the initials of your name with Zentangles or the outline of something you like--see the outlines of the hearts, leaves and elephant below. The tree becomes a family tree when you add the names of your family members. I would love to see what you create! Over the summer it might be fun to work on these. You can create a card or poster for someone or even yourself!
Where Would We BEE Without Pollinators? Conservation Poster Contest
Please note these points about the contest and view full information in the PDF documents below.
* any sized Poster between “letter sized” (8 ½ x 11) and the size 14 x 22 inches will be accepted
* * posters may be submitted digitally
ALL submissions must be accompanied by the signed entry form from the parent/guardian.
The prizes for the winning posters remain the same as in previous years: $50 for 1st place, $35 for 2nd place, $25 for 3rd place. These are awarded in each of the groups: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5 grades
Please note these points about the contest and view full information in the PDF documents below.
* any sized Poster between “letter sized” (8 ½ x 11) and the size 14 x 22 inches will be accepted
* * posters may be submitted digitally
ALL submissions must be accompanied by the signed entry form from the parent/guardian.
The prizes for the winning posters remain the same as in previous years: $50 for 1st place, $35 for 2nd place, $25 for 3rd place. These are awarded in each of the groups: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5 grades
Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators Poster Contest: Details |
Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators Poster Contest: Entry Form |
LEARNING ABOUT POP ART APRIL 2020
As you explore the work of POP ARTIST Jim Dine below--- this is a good time to review some facts about the POP ART movement. Read the information here and continue, or begin to work on your own Jim Dine inspired Pop Art Heart.
The concept of pop art began in the 1950s and the basic thing which makes this type of art different is the use of bold images that are painted in bright colors. It is a type of art that is described as a depiction of everyday items in bold colors. The pop artists have created images using things like the packaging of ketchup bottles, soup cans, hearts, product labels, comic strips and photos of celebrities.
Here are some facts about pop art:
As you explore the work of POP ARTIST Jim Dine below--- this is a good time to review some facts about the POP ART movement. Read the information here and continue, or begin to work on your own Jim Dine inspired Pop Art Heart.
The concept of pop art began in the 1950s and the basic thing which makes this type of art different is the use of bold images that are painted in bright colors. It is a type of art that is described as a depiction of everyday items in bold colors. The pop artists have created images using things like the packaging of ketchup bottles, soup cans, hearts, product labels, comic strips and photos of celebrities.
Here are some facts about pop art:
- Popular art or pop art is a movement that started in the 1950s and 1960s.
- This movement was basically a reaction against traditional art
- Pop art involves usage of everyday objects for the creation of art pieces.
- Andy Warhol is considered to be the most famous pop artist. He is known for his paintings of soup cans.
- Another well-known artist of pop art is Roy Lichtenstein. The unique feature of his paintings is that they look like a comic strip.
- There is an art type which is quite similar to the pop art. The name of this art is Op art that uses optical illusions to trick the eyes of a viewer.
POST 3 Pop Artist --- Jim Dine is an American artist who was part of the POP art movement in the 1960's.
WHAT IS POP ART? ... Pop art is a style of art based on simple, bold images of everyday items, such as soup cans, painted in bright colors. Pop artists created pictures of consumer product labels and packaging, photos of celebrities, comic strips, animals and everyday objects. Jim Dine is known for the variety of heart paintings that he did. When you closely look at his paintings you realize that his hearts have meaning. As simple as the well-known heart-shape is, Dine's heart paintings are not nearly as simple, expressing emotions and causing the viewer to think about ideas, situations and feelings. Take some time to look at the paintings below, what do they mean to you. Artists often make us think about ourselves, other people and the world around us.
WHAT IS POP ART? ... Pop art is a style of art based on simple, bold images of everyday items, such as soup cans, painted in bright colors. Pop artists created pictures of consumer product labels and packaging, photos of celebrities, comic strips, animals and everyday objects. Jim Dine is known for the variety of heart paintings that he did. When you closely look at his paintings you realize that his hearts have meaning. As simple as the well-known heart-shape is, Dine's heart paintings are not nearly as simple, expressing emotions and causing the viewer to think about ideas, situations and feelings. Take some time to look at the paintings below, what do they mean to you. Artists often make us think about ourselves, other people and the world around us.
After spending some time looking at the above paintings, think about creating your own painting of a heart or hearts that has meaning. Think about yourself, family, school. community, friends, activities you enjoy--- and using the heart symbol create a drawing or painting. This is an open-ended project. There is no right or wrong idea. You should just use the POP art heart to express yourself. You should write an artist statement ( a sentence or several sentences or phrases about your art) as part of your art, it could be written around the border or inside a heart or it could be on the back of your art. Please use any art materials or papers you have available. This could be a collage, drawing , crayon drawing or painting. To create a symmetrical (same on both sides) heart pattern--remember to draw half of a heart on a folded paper and cut it out. In this project your heart might be asymmetrical (not the same on both sides). I am always impressed by the creativity students show completing this activity. Please email me a copy of your work. Also , if you have any questions or thoughts to share, email me!
DRAWING POST 2
This is a fun step by step spring drawing for you to try. Use this as a guide to create different birds, using any materials you have, pencils, markers, paints, crayons. You might draw a tree full of birds or a close up view of a bird on a branch. You might draw a birdhouse or a bird bath. You might draw a bird family and change the sizes. Have fun with this and email me if you like. It is important to notice that you are using many curved lines and the layers of lines overlap when you add color to create the texture of the feathers.
This is a fun step by step spring drawing for you to try. Use this as a guide to create different birds, using any materials you have, pencils, markers, paints, crayons. You might draw a tree full of birds or a close up view of a bird on a branch. You might draw a birdhouse or a bird bath. You might draw a bird family and change the sizes. Have fun with this and email me if you like. It is important to notice that you are using many curved lines and the layers of lines overlap when you add color to create the texture of the feathers.
ACTIVITY
This is an opportunity to review our ruler, perception and design skills. Please use the above drawing or you may look up another cityscape to guide you through drawing a city that uses overlapping and a variety of building heights. Remember how we used the ruler without lifting it to make rows of lines that give our buildings clear, clean lines. These create the image of many floors and windows.
Materials:
Ruler, pencil or marker, paper
You can add color with pencils, paints, crayons, markers
This activity can be repeated by using photos and drawings of cities that you find.
Below you will see that a variety of fire escapes are used--remember how we used the ruler to draw a fire escape on top of the buildings and windows to give depth to our drawings.
We talked about the book, ALL THE BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK, you can get lots of ideas by looking there http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/new/ You might want to try an individual building that you find interesting. You have great ruler skills and this is a chance to continue to grow your skills!
Please email me any photos of your work if you like with your full name and class code/teacher---I love seeing your work!
This is an opportunity to review our ruler, perception and design skills. Please use the above drawing or you may look up another cityscape to guide you through drawing a city that uses overlapping and a variety of building heights. Remember how we used the ruler without lifting it to make rows of lines that give our buildings clear, clean lines. These create the image of many floors and windows.
Materials:
Ruler, pencil or marker, paper
You can add color with pencils, paints, crayons, markers
This activity can be repeated by using photos and drawings of cities that you find.
Below you will see that a variety of fire escapes are used--remember how we used the ruler to draw a fire escape on top of the buildings and windows to give depth to our drawings.
We talked about the book, ALL THE BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK, you can get lots of ideas by looking there http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/new/ You might want to try an individual building that you find interesting. You have great ruler skills and this is a chance to continue to grow your skills!
Please email me any photos of your work if you like with your full name and class code/teacher---I love seeing your work!