Better late than never...

We're still here!  Sorry it's been so long since I last updated the blog.

Lately in art we have been making...

K/1: Warm/cool color abstract watercolor paintings

K/1: Winter Cardinal Paintings

 2/3: Aboriginal Dot Paintings

Leaf Printmaking

The K/1's just finished a printmaking project using tempera paint, rubber leaves, paint rollers, and pencil erasers (for stamping circles).

A bit of this and that...

K/1:  Fred and his fall chalk drawing

 Henry's beautiful work...with a visit from Fred

 I don't know what is cuter...the pumpkins or the artist

Jessica's lovely fall scene

 4/5 Charley Harper animal study...work in progress

 Charley Harper owl

2/3 Fall Paintings.  Pencil, Sharpie, Colored Glue, Watercolor Paint

Capitol Paintings

The K/1 students are learning about Madison artist Phil Porter.  Phil is one of my favorite artists, and he happens to have developmental disabilities.  Phil works with an amazing organization here in Madison called Very Special Arts.  The kids have learned that Phil loves to paint iconic Madison buildings.  This summer I purchased a painting of the Capitol by Phil, and it has served as the inspiration for our own Capitol watercolor paintings.  The K/1's and I have talked about the architecture and details of the building, along with the Capitol surroundings: green grass, farmers markets, and lakes.

We are drawing in pencil, outlining in Sharpie, and watercolor painting.

   Work in progress, Phil's painting

The First Day of School

The first day of school is one of the best days of the year.  Teachers are reminded just how much they LOVE your children and their jobs.  What a day...a sticky, sweaty, and wonderful day!

If you were a spoon what would you dip into?

Today the K/1 drew a picture of what they would love to dip into.
A lot: ice cream
 A few: jello
One: bed
Yep...your kids are great!