Fifth graders began their first art project in class today. Instead of a full self portrait, students are creating a close up study of just their eyes. We looked at the shape of a human eye and determined that it is not just an oval as we used to draw for our eyes in earlier grades, but actually an almond shape. Some of us thought it resembled more of a lemon or a football. Those are also good interpretations of the shape of the eye. We noticed that the inside corner of the eye has a tear duct that helps to define the outline as well. Next week, we will focus on more details such as the iris, the pupil, the eye lids and the highlights.
Our sketchpad assignment for this week was to draw a realistic sketch of an animal. We heard the most wonderful artist statements and the funniest stories about our favorite animals and pets at home from all of us presenting the sketches in class.
Here is a lovely sketch done by Chloe G. in Mrs. Moruzzi's class. Click on the word "comments" below to share some of your reflections of this drawing. Are you impressed with the details she was able to show? How does this illlustration make you feel?
Chloe, I love how peaceful this ferocious animal looks as it is sleeping. You did an amazing job getting us to see how the lion's head would look pressed against the rock. - Mrs. Levine
ReplyDeleteChloe, we love the detail and the shading! This lion looks like he is in sweet dreamland. It made us want to reach out and pet it. Great job!! Mrs. Moruzzi's class
ReplyDeleteThis pretty lion makes me want to snuggle up and go to sleep! :) Mrs. Cicco
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Chloe! We love how you captured his expression. Mom and Dad
ReplyDeleteI love the way you are so detailed and it looks so realistic !
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