Art is EVERYWHERE and it enriches our lives. I have always loved art and am looking forward to introducing my students to the world of art. My classes will expand students understanding of art, artists and increase their knowledge and skills in multiple mediums. I feel one of the best ways to express oneself is through art. My hope is every student who leaves my class understands the impact they can make in the world around them through art.
On Elementary Art Webpage for Jan 2026:
In art, we explored landscapes by learning about the background, middle ground, foreground, and the horizon line. We discussed how these elements work together to create depth and space in a composition, inspired by the calming and expressive landscape style of Bob Ross.
As part of our landscape studies, we also highlighted the work of Yayoi Kusama through our own polka dot art. Her use of pattern helped us think about individuality and connection—how each of us is unique, yet how we influence and impact one another. Through our artwork, we celebrated creativity, self-expression, and the idea that every artist brings something special to the whole. 🎨✨
This month, students explored the work of the famous artist Georgia O’Keeffe, focusing on her bold, abstract interpretations of natural forms. Inspired by her style, students created their own large-scale flower compositions on canvas paper, using tempera paint to express organic shapes, vibrant colors, and personal creativity.
In addition, our art lessons highlighted Native American culture through the creation of traditional medicine bags. Students decorated their bags with meaningful Native American symbols while learning about their cultural significance within various Indigenous tribes. Our discussions centered on the purpose of medicine bags and the important role they play in Native American heritage.
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This month, our young artists dove into the imaginative and dreamlike world of the great Salvador Dalí! We explored his fascinating life, his dream-inspired masterpieces, and his wonderfully eccentric personality. Dalí showed us that art is everywhere—in our thoughts, our dreams, and even our mustaches!
Students created stunning oil pastel surrealist "eye" artworks, each one bursting with creativity and, of course, topped with Dalí’s signature curly mustache. The theme? "I have my eye on you!" It was an absolute joy to watch these wild ideas come to life on paper.
We learned that Dalí often used clocks and math in his artwork to express the passage of time and the illusion of reality. So of course—we did too. Combining math and art in the most imaginative way. (Psst… test your kiddo on how to read an analog clock—they’ve been practicing! ⏰
We even had a pop of color in the classroom—Ms. Moon arrived in orange, exclaiming, "Orange you so glad we highlighted Dalí?" 🍊 Yes, we are!
Meanwhile, our 4th and 5th graders are hard at work on their 4x4 canvases for the upcoming Art Show at Draper Library. We can’t wait for the community to see their masterpieces on display!
Stay tuned for more colorful creativity next month!
Colors in the Mountains Watercolor | "Mountains" (Sept. 2025)
In Art, we have been exploring the expressive power of color through watercolor painting. Taking inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh, our Artist of the Month and a master of Post-Impressionism, students studied his bold brushstrokes and emotional use of color to guide their own creative process.
This month’s piece, Mountains, showcases our exploration of the color wheel, including primary, secondary, and complementary colors. Students learned two key watercolor techniques: the wet-on-wet blossoming technique, which creates soft, flowing blends, and the dry pulling technique, which adds texture and detail.
Through this project, students not only practiced technical watercolor skills but also began to understand how color can evoke mood and atmosphere—just as Van Gogh did in his own work.
The students were also able to do some doggie drawing with Ms. Moon.
During April our students in kindergarten through fifth grade explored the world of sculpture using both polymer clay and Play-Doh-style air-dry clay. We were inspired by our Artist of the Month, Michelangelo! Students learned about his incredible talent and contributions to art history, including his sculptures and paintings.
With this inspiration, students had the choice to create one of three unique sculptures:
After sculpting their creations, students painted them with care, resulting in vibrant and personal works of art. Many proudly gifted their sculptures to their families for Mother’s Day—a heartfelt way to share their hard work and artistic expression.
We’re so proud of their creativity, craftsmanship, and growing appreciation for art and artists.
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We used mod podge with tissue paper, acrylic paints, and markers to create our rainbow trees.
We focused on exploring the elements of color, three-dimensional, texture, and using multi-medium.
Artist of the month: Vincent Van Gogh (Post Impressionist).
We used craft paper, stickers, split paper fastener, and oil pastels to create our scary monsters.
The main objectives for this project were elements of perspective, line, and shapes.
Artist of the month: Pablo Picasso (Cubism and Collage).
We used craft paper, markers, and glue to pop our art off the page.
In Art we explored Pop Art, repetition, and mass consumerism while allowing creative expression with bright color choices.
Artist of the month: Andy Warhol (Pop Art).
All classes, kindergarten through fifth grade, were able to contribute to this beautiful collage. Every day I chose one color for all classes to use. Monday- Purple, Tuesday-Red, Wednesday-Green, Thursday-Blue, and Friday-White! The students painted, dripped, and splatted through the week. The following week the students were blown away with the final product. This artwork also inspired discussions about what we see in abstract art!
Our students used craft paper, acrylic paint, and markers to create, Season Tweetings! Students viewed and made two works of art inspired by our artist of the month Jackson Pollock. Our first project was a collaborative canvas to show how large Pollocks paintings are and try out his unique style of drips and splats. We discussed how to show feelings with controlled and spontaneous drip and splatter patterns. The students also had a blast creating their own abstract painting to take home. Some students brought in their own abstract paintings from home! I love seeing how passionate the students are about art and how their parents support them. Students should be able to tell you some fun facts about Jackson Pollocks life and artwork.
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