April Showers Bring May Flowers

"April Showers Bring May Flowers" is an appropriate analogy for art making, at times.  Sometimes we face challenges that are difficult to solve or make a mistake in our artwork.  Through these challenges, like seeds in rain, we learn and grow!  Some students this week experienced "happy accidents," wherein things did not go exactly as planned.  Students, however, adapted and recovered and reworked artwork accordingly -- sometimes to an even better effect!  Great job, students!

Kindergarten

Students in Kindergarten enjoyed learning about Claude Monet, who painted in a new style, contrary to what was popular at the time.  Monet followed his heart amid criticism, and he ultimately helped start a new art movement that we still enjoy today.  Students emulated his Water Lilies painting with oil pastel and watercolor.  Meanwhile, small groups recreated his impressionistic style on the windows outside Kindergarten!  This coincided with the Week of the Young Child, in which students in both PreK and Kindergarten at ICSJ celebrated with fun activities!  To evoke Monet's simple brushstrokes, students used thumbprints for water dappled in sunlight.  Way to go, Kindergarten!

Here is a look back to another creative Starry Night from last week's study of Van Gogh and his impasto technique.

First Grade

First graders experienced the fun of splatter paint in their interpretation of Hokusai's "The Great Wave," which they began last week. Students learned how art can tell stories about people and events.

Second Grade

Second graders completed their Totem Pole animals this week!  Here is the start to their hallway display!

Third Grade

Third graders continued to work on their found object letter sculptures and mod podge cityscapes!  These lovely artworks will return home soon!

Fourth Grade

Fourth graders created salt art in the style of the sand art, which we learned about in last week's class.  Check out these unique and playful approaches!

Fifth Grade

Fifth graders completed their photo stencil portraits this week!  Check out the hallway display here:

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades

Middle School students continued to work toward their completed portraits for Art on Sedgwick.  Sixth grade students additionally learned important principles of design to apply in the creation of their Music posters for their upcoming project.  Check back for photos soon.  Great work, Middle School!