Virtual Classroom

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Thinking and Working as Artists-Crayon Techniques

What can I do with a crayon?


As artists we will discover many ways to use materials in the art room. 


What is a crayon, and how is it made?

How to make a crayon

What is unusual about how the artist used crayon in this drawing? 

Beverly Buchanan, Monroe County House with Yellow Datura

Today, we are going to explore and discover 
       what we can do with crayons!


  • Two ways to hold a crayon, tip and side
  • Changing pressure 
  • Layering colors


Share/Reflect:
Describe some of the lines made with crayons.
What happens when you press harder/lighter when you color with a crayon?
What happens when you put one color on top of another?

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Thinking and Working as Artists- Arranging Shapes

Arranging Shapes


We can identify shapes

What can you make with shapes?


Adding details 


Share/Reflect: 
What shapes did you use in your art?
How did you decide what you you were going to make?
Did you choose to draw on your paper? Why?






Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Extra Art: Lesson 1 Crayons


What can you do with a Purple Crayon?

 








Share: What did you make with your purple crayon?