FIFTH GRADE Hearts

We HEART art! This is our collaborative art project that all artists in the Lower School are taking part in. Our squares and heart designs will come together as a large mural later this fall. From the sweetest Beginner designs to the amazing and intricate patterns of a 5th grade artist, Ranney School has heart!

Heart Design by Seth

Heart Design by Claire

Heart Design by Kevin

Heart Design by Leo

5th Grade artists tried their creative hands at Zentangle doodles. Many experimented with these designs last year when we worked on our horse illustrations. This year, new and returning students all came up with beautiful designs for their hearts. Using only black ink, the repetition of the line creates the pattern.

Heart Design by Sophie

Each of our hearts were then mounted on a square that students painted with their choice of color.

Zentangles: Zen, meaning calm and peaceful, and Tangles, meaning doodles. Artists who practice this technique say that the act of drawing this way is a wonderful way to calm down the pressures of everyday responsibilities. 


To see a preview of all of our Fifth Grade Hearts, click on this link for Artsonia and scroll down through the Ranney gallery to the fifth grade heart project.

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