Fernwood Art Class: February 2011

Feb 20, 2011

Patterned USA

Students practiced creating patterns with an empty map of the USA (split into 4 pieces). They were challenged to have their pattern relate to something about the state. I gave them a list of top commodities from each state to help inspire them.

Artwork by De'yannah

Artwork by Xavier (notice he put snowman in Illinois and turned Missouri into a car- very creative!)

Artwork by Kiara W

Artwork by Randy

Artwork by Gabrieal and Deandre

Our Snowy Day

After experiencing our own very snowy day (Chicago's Blizzard of 2011!), the Kindergardeners- 2nd graders made artwork inspired by Ezra Jack Keat's "The Snowy Day". I supplied them with the cut-out of Peter in 3 different poses. They painted the snow and used snowflake stamps.

Artwork by Bianca

Artwork by Heaven

Artwork by Asjah

Artwork by Stephen

Feb 14, 2011

Lot of Love

Do you recognize this sculpture. It is designed by Robert Indiana and has been become iconic with multiple versions in a variety of colors and formats. We did our design on scratch paper.

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Google also celebrated Robert Indiana's sculpture as there opening search page.

Artwork by Bria

Artwork by Destiny

Artwork by Rakiya

Artwork by Lamya

Artwork by Deantay

Artwork by Brianna

XOX Fish Kiss XOX

Happy Valentine's Day! 3rd Graders made fishes out of Hearts. (for details see previous post)

Artwork by Damari

Artwork by Emonie

Artwork by Marquis

Artwork by Desiree

Artwork by Kashariya

Montala's fish is jumping out of the water!

Artwork by Brian

Scratch Art Heart

After overcoming many obstacles we finished our scratch art. For anyone planning on doing this, I saw a tip online to add dish soap to black paint to avoid the chipping. The chipping was frustrating for many students, but regardless there were many successes.