1st Grade Art

First Graders created a simple black and white design on a two-inch square piece of paper by repeating the art elements f line and shape. By arranging nine copies of these designs they created a more complex design. What a surprise when new shapes are formed when the corners meet! Students choose two or three of their shapes/lines found in their designed square to create a border to frame their picture.

2nd Grade Art

Second Grade created a black and white pattern design. After completing their black and white designs, they added a four color border that provides a large contrast for their internal patterns. Upon completion of the border, they chose or cut a geometric or organic shape and colored it with the same colors as the border. Gluing the shape to the center of their designs provides unity for their pattern pictures

3rd Grade Art

The third graders have just finished a painting in the style of artist Laurel Burch. Laurel Burch (Dec.31, 1945 - Sept. 13, 2007) was a self-taught painter whose art conveys a sense of joy and happiness. Although suffering from a painful bone disease she tried to show the goodness of humankind through her creation of  patterned animals, using bold lines, curves and an explosion of color.She is perhaps best known for her highly stylized, cartoon-like cats. You can now find her art work adorning greeting cards, wall hangings, purses, scarves, socks, etc. Once familiar with her style, you'll be surprised how often you'll see it.

2nd Grade Art

Second Grade created a black and white pattern design. After completing their black and white designs, they added a four color border that provides a large contrast for their internal patterns. Upon completion of the border, they chose or cut a geometric or organic shape and colored it with the same colors as the border. Gluing the shape to the center of their designs provides unity for their pattern pictures.