"The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable." ~Robert Henri
Friday, May 17, 2013
Fifth Grade Paper Mâché Masks
The fifth graders used Mardi Gras and Carnivale as inspiration for their mask designs this year. I've got the process down now (after 3 years) and these are definitely our best results yet!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Collage 2013
Lyons School District 103 Fine Arts Committee presents Collage: A District Fine Arts night.
Featuring student performances and art works from Costello, Edison, Home, Lincoln, Robinson and George Washington Middle School.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Georgia O'Keeffe inspired flowers
I couldn't resist posting this amazing third grade interpretation of Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings. It's one of my favorite projects ever. We traced our drawings with thick marker lines, traced the marker with glue to give the artwork some texture and then used watercolor paints. The glue soaks up the ink from the marker as it dries and changes color.