Fourth grade - Radial Mandala

Radial Mandala

Displayed are some of the amazing artworks created by the 4^th grade students!

In this project students focused on one of the elements of art, space. In art there are two kinds of space: one positive and one negative. Positive space is the object in focus. Negative space is the space around the object that helps define the shape. Additionally, students discussed and used radial symmetry in their artworks. Radial symmetry is simply defined as repeating sections of line, color, or shape that originate from the center outward.

In this project students used their name or simple designs to create radially symmetrical drawings . Students examined how the letters of their names or aspects of their designs connected to create new areas of positive space. 

First Grade - It's Okay to be Different Self Portraits

It’s Okay to Be Different Self - Portraits!

In this project, 1^st grade students read and discussed the book It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Park. The students discussed with one another how we all are different, which makes us unique. In class the students looked at the portraits in the book. The students observed how Mr. Park illustrated the portraits using vibrant primary and secondary colors.

To create these portraits, students mixed the secondary colors from primary colors. Once the painted paper was dry, students collaged them together to create self-portraits. A self-portrait is an image that an artist creates of himself or herself.