This song is a fun way to learn about the primary colors and how they create the secondary colors.
Category: Art News
5th gr.- Fall Artwork
The 5th grade has been learning how different lines express different emotions. We created “action” paintings based on Jackson Pollock’s art. We also created mixed-media collages that expressed one emotion.
4th gr.- Fall Artwork
The 4th grade has been learning about radial balance, symmetry, and pattern. They have also been learning about Georgia O’Keeffe’s abstract artworks. We created flower paintings using texture, cropping, and complementary colors.
3rd gr.- Fall Artwork
The 3rd grade has been learning about pattern, artistic expression, and color. We read Elmer by David McKee which tells the story of an elephant who learned to love being different. We created elephants using nine different patterns. The 3rd grade has been learning about I and the Village by Marc Chagall. We created artworks that used symbols from our memories. We learned about the abstract art of Mark Rothko and created paintings using warm colors.
2nd gr.- Fall Artwork
The 2nd grade has been learning about geometric and organic shape. We learned about the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy. We created leaf paintings based on his temporary artworks from nature.
1st gr- Fall Artwork
The 1st grade has been learning about geometric and organic shapes. The 1st grade has learned how to paint using tempera cakes and paintbrushes. We painted a playground design using geometric shapes.
Kindergarten- Fall Artwork
The kindergarten has been learning about the primary colors. They have been creating artworks using the primary colors. These fruit paintings are based on an artwork by Doris Lee. Check out this song about the primary colors.
Welcome Back!
School is back in session and in full swing! I apologize for the delay in posting, but this year is promising to be delightfully busy. The art room has been a great place to be for out first few weeks of school! I am so excited to see what Simmons students will create this year.
I would like to thank all the families who have generously donated supplies to the art room. If your family has or could save any of the following supplies, we will put them to good use. You can send any of these supplies in at any time. We will continue to use them throughout the year.
-Cleaned egg cartons
-Baby wipes
– School-friendly magazines
-Q-Tip Cotton Swabs
-Styrofoam plates
-Paper towels
Thank you for all your continued support!
April Art Contest
Get published! Win prizes!
Any student in grades K-12 can enter for free. Contest Divisions are grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.
Any art that can be digital photographed can enter (painting, drawing, collage, sculpture).
Parents can enter you online at www.celebratingart.com. Do not mail artwork.
The contest deadline is April 3rd, 2012.
This contest also had a December deadline. Simmons had two students get published in the artists book: Emma Goh, 2nd grade, and Morgan Elmore, 4th grade. We would love to see more Simmons students earn this wonderful honor.
1000 Dolls with Transylvania University
Ms. Hanna Leatherman, a former Simmons student, worked with our 4th grade to create 100 clothespin dolls. These dolls are part of the 1000 Dolls project lead by Transylvania University’s Community Engagement Through the Arts class. The dolls will be placed outside around Lexington’s North Limestone area to be found by the community. The goal is to bring people together in making the dolls and finding the dolls.
More information about the Community Engagement Through the Arts program is available at: http://communityengagements.blogspot.com/.
The dolls wil be exhibited in a gallery at the Kentucky Theatre from April 4th-9th. The grand opening of the exhibit will be at 7:00 pm on April 4th. The opening will be held with potluck style food and local bands playing throughout the evening. We hope to see you there!
Ms. Baird's Art Class 