SECOND GRADE . . . What kind of Lego figure would you be?

All students in Lower School are creating a self-portrait in art class and second graders transformed themselves into Lego figures! Using the basic look of the mini figures in a Lego set, students personalized the figures to represent their personality or their appearance. For example, they carefully chose a color palette, selecting hair and eye colors to match how they look. Or perhaps they let us know who they were by the details in their clothing or the items they hold in their hands.

What kind of Lego figure would you be? An artist like Ava, or perhaps a soccer player like Alexander? Each drawing is as unique and special as the personalities that fill our class. To see all of our Lego self-portraits, follow this link to our home page of Artsonia.com and scroll down through our exhibits... http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839

In the art room, our Lego box is used to create sculptures. Part of each period in art is designated for group instruction and project work. Another part of each period is free time and this is where students can explore their creativity independently. Building a three-dimensional design with these colorful blocks is always a sure way to inspire the creativity in all of us.

Note to families...
This art blog will be updated regularly with new posts sharing our daily activities in the art room and news about upcoming art exhibits. To respect the privacy of our students, names will always be limited to first name only and identifiable photos will never be accompanied with a name. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to write in the comment box below or send me an email at blevine@ranneyschool.org. I would love to hear from you!
    In my class, students are given the chance to explore different materials and fun new techniques as they develop their signature style. Some young artists love to draw with a pencil, some like to paint on canvas or create images in a digital format, while others prefer working with clay and molding three-dimensional forms. In my classroom, we use a variety of materials allowing all artists to experiment and figure out which type of art they like the best. At Ranney School, we place a strong emphasis on originality and celebrate artistic differences, always nurturing and encouraging the imagination of every student.
     Remember to check out our display of finished artwork and student portfolios in the Ranney home page of Artsonia.com.  http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839