Our Great Waves

6th graders have been studying different types of wavy and curved lines. Also with it being hurricane season, we re-created "The Great Wave", one of the most recognizable works of art from Japan. They also recently practiced drawing trees using spiral lines, so some students chose to have trees growing in their water. As always I was impressed with the variety of styles.

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai.

Artwork by William
Artwork by Constance


Artwork by DaMarques
Artwork by Kiara L and Michael
Artwork by Ahmad
Artwork by Triniti

Artwork by Makayl
Artwork by Kiara R
Artwork by Gabrieal
Artwork by Jevon
Artwork by Lawuan

"The Great Wave" is seen often in pop culture (popular culture like t-shirts, advertising, etc) and reproduced in other type of artwork such as the sculptures below.

Below are examples of "The Great Wave" as seen in pop culture that I found online.

Photo Permission Slips

I finally got a list of students who turned in their photo permission slips. This means I can post pictures of everyone making artwork during class too. I can also link your artwork to your picture. Here are some students who always give 100% effort during art class. It shows, because their artwork has been chosen to be posted more than once and I only pick my favorite 5 or 6 pieces from each project to post. Of course, they also turned in their photo form. Click on their name to see some of their artwork.
Briannah
Iyana
Willie
Lashamere
Brianna already has TEN postings!!
Chante
Demetrius
Kiara R
Damarion
Asjah

Illuminated Letters

No Slackers with these Nutcrackers!

5th graders completed the other half of the nutcracker to make it SYMMETRICAL. They got creative with the coloring in! Good Work

Artwork by Breanna and Ashton

Artwork by Gabrieal and Tatiana
Artwork by Ahmad and Kiara Robinson
Artwork by Michael Scott and Donyell

How do you like "them" apples?

It was their first day learning to use pastels, and the 5th Graders did these awesome apples in one art period! Shows how much work you can get done when you focus on your work. Good work today 5th grade!

Artwork by Triniti

Artwork by Kiara L
Artwork by Mark
Artwork by Michael
Artwork by De'yannah
Artwork by Yuzerick
Artwork by Kiara R