FIRST GRADE . . . Happy Parents' Day!

First graders learned about drawing figures in art. We created each part of the body using shapes and practiced this technique as many times as we have people in our families. We learned how to make our family members taller or shorter in relationship to each other and we discovered how easy it is to create hair and clothing for everyone! The final scene shows us all together along with any pets or special members of the family.

Artwork by Henry

Artwork by Marley

 To see all of our family portraits, click on this link for Artsonia.com and scroll down to see our 1st grade exhibit. Happy Parents' Day everyone!
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839

Artwork by Courtney

Artwork by Cole

Artwork by Desmond

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