This week, we will be learning about color theory. Color theory from ksumatarted This week, sixth graders will be learning more about how to manipulate oil pastels. You can learn more about oil pastels below.
This week, we are studying Native American Kachinas, Totems, and spirit animals. We will synthesize what we know to design a symbolic batik about our own spirit animal.
Here's how to discover your spirit animal, and here's how to get started on your sketch: 1. go to http://www.quotev.com/quiz/3935952/What-is-your-animal-totem/ 2. take the quiz 3. Write down four facts the quiz tells you about the value of your spirit animal 4. Find a book in the library about your animal 5. Write down five important facts about your animal that relate to your personality 6. Make 4 thumbnail sketches of your animal; make sure to emphasize the "facts" about your animal that are important 7. Turn in your research and sketches to Ms. Z. Ms. Z.'s totem is below: This week, the 6th graders are finishing up our project on Wayne Thiebaud cakes, blending colors, repetition, variety, and halation.
This week, 6th graders will synthesize information they learn about concentric circles, Vasily Kandinsky, and color theory to make a floral painting. Welcome back from the long weekend!
This week, we will be examining and making our own optical illusions. You can learn more about optical illusions below. This week, the 6th graders will learn about the Mexican holiday, Dia de Los Muertos. The students will take what they learn and make a genre painting in the Dia de Los Muertos style. Genre painting is when an artist creates a scene from every day life. You can learn more about the exciting holiday, Dia de Los Muertos below: Oaxaca: The Day of the Dead from Bob Krist on Vimeo. Dia de los Muertos from Whoo Kazoo on Vimeo. |