Fourth and fifth grade students are creating large-scale pop art sculptures inspired by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje VanBruggen. We painted boxes white, drew the designs, and painted with realistic colors.
Category: Student Gallery
5th grade- Art inspired by Lennon Michalski
Fourth and fifth grade students learned about Lexington artist, Lennon Michalski. They learned he layers acrylic paints to create stunning color mixtures. Fifth graders could choose to use canvas and fourth could use paper. We started our first layers of acrylic paint. More to come later!
Architecture Magic with Kindergarten
Kindergarten have been architects this week. They’ve learned that architects design buildings to be safe. Check out this collaborative castle built by the Powerful Pandas. They also did an incredible job putting away materials, look how neat!
Street Artist- Banksy
Street Art is a type of art created on public places, such as streets. One of the most famous street artists is Banksy.
2018 Doodle 4 Google
It’s time for the 2018 Doodle 4 Google contest! This year’s theme is: “What inspires me?” Think: I am ____, because ____ , so I will ____. What is a Doodle?
General info:
- DUE to Ms. Baird- Friday, March 2.
- This contest is optional.
- Design must be 2-D.
- Your design must be done on the entry form or be able to be taped onto the entry form. No bigger than 4.5″x 10″. I have entry forms available or you can click here to print one at home.
- You may use class time (not during Art to Remember) or work on this.
How it works: (full info with links—> HERE)
Art to Remember 2018
Southside Parents & Families,
This January, all grades (preK-5) will create artworks for the Art to Remember fundraiser. Art to Remember provides families with an easy way to have their students’ artworks printed on items such as: iPhone covers, water bottles, and stickers.
Our grade level themes are shown below. Ordering information will be posted on Ms. Baird’s website and sent home. For more information, please visit the Art to Remember website . Click here for a full listing of products.
Artist inspirations:
2017 Improbable Baubles
After weeks of hard work, the 5th grade has completed their bibelots. The theme for this year’s exhibit is “Under the Sea”.
Please join us for the celebration.
Here are some of the 5th grade artworks:
Weaving on a Cardboard Loom
How to set up your loom and weave:
Common mistakes & new ideas to try:
Andy Goldsworthy
Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, creates environmental art sculptures from objects he finds in nature, like leaves, rocks, and snow. The textures, colors, and shapes of his objects are important for his sculptures. Can you determine which natural materials he used for these sculptures? (Studio Habit of Mind- Stretch and Explore)
Andy Goldsworthy creates his environmental art and then leaves it outside. What do you think happens when he leaves it outside? Why do you think he does that?
Does Andy always succeed with his sculptures? What do you think he does when things don’t go the way he planned? (Studio Habit of Mind- Engage and Persist, Reflect)
Here are some student-created environmental sculptures.
Architecture Center is Open!
Students have learned that architects are artists who design buildings. We’ve been creating independently and collaboratively at our Architecture Center.
Ms. Baird's Art Class 