KINDERGARTEN . . . Cleo the Cat

Kindergartners continued to work on their painting skills with this latest project. We read 'Cleo the Cat' in art class, one of a series of picture books by Caroline Mockford. As usual, we were most interested in the illustrations that bring the story to life. What is unique about the illustrations in 'Cleo the Cat' is that they are paintings done on a black background.

We learned how to draw a cat, either sitting or standing, with shapes to create the head and the body. Using black paper for our scenes, we added bright colors of tempera paint, to fill in the cat and the areas of our background.


Here are a few examples of our colorful cats! To see all of our work, check out our exhibition on artsonia by clicking on this link.    http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839

Artwork by Drew

Artwork by Mara

Artwork by Vijay

Artwork by Zahra

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