Jim Dine Inspired Tissue Paper Hearts

 Soon, 3rd grade will start this fun and colorful project inspired by the artist Jim Dine, and the amazing elementary art LauraLee Chambers. (Btw, You can find her on instagram at 2art.chambers)

Here’s the materials you need

90lb paper

Bleeding tissue paper

Paintbrushes 

Paint sticks

Oil pastels

Day 1: We’ll look at images of Jim Dine’s art, and create our tissue paper background. 

Day 2: We’ll make the heart by fold some scrap paper, tracing it onto the background, and coloring it with paint sticks and pastels!

Here’s the full video tutorial on YouTube! 

Kindergarten & Pre-K Fall Tree Paintings

 

Isn't that little smile just adorable? He was so proud of his art, and the kids had so much fun making them! 

This was Kindergarten's first experience with paint, and I thought they did a great job! 

Here's how we made them!

I cut a 90lb 12 x 18" piece of paper in half. First, I demonstrated how to draw the grass and trees, 

using Crayola Oil Pastels. Then, I showed them how to "dip & dot, dot, dot" with  my Crayola Tempera paint  & my  Royal Langnickel paintbrush! 

After that, they were ready to make their own! 

Here's some sweet examples from today.

Here are some Pre-K examples too! (this is my first year teaching Pre-K btw) 

YAM show 2022

Hi! It's been a while! Here's a little glimpse into what we did last year, and which art made it to our annual, county wide, Youth Art Month show. I've been in a portable without a sink for 2 years, and a crazy schedule, so I haven't had as much time to post on here or IG. Plus, sometimes I forget where I got these great ideas, and don't want to make anyone upset. Below, you will see I gave credit, where credit is due! Thank you amazing art teachers for sharing your awesome ideas with us, and thank you to my students, for all your hard work! I am so very proud of you 💖

4th grade (project inspired by Tracey Nichols)

2nd grade Cezane inspired apples 

3rd grade (Inspired by @Artwithmiss.blomgren)

5th grade (Jen Aranyi & Cassie Stephens inspired)

Kindergarten (Cassie Stephens inspired)

2nd grade (inspired by @Ackermans_amazing_artists)

5th grade Ring Pop (inspired by @Howgraythouart)

Kindergarten Rainbow mosaic (Inspired by @the_organized_art_teacher & Cassie Stephens)

1st grade Giraffes Can't Dance (inspired by Deep Space Sparkle)

4th grade inspired Mexican Suns/Moons

3rd grade Van Gogh Starry Night pumpkin

My heart and her Square 1 Art

3rd grade self portrait Square 1 Art

1st grade penguin inspired by Mary Making Art

Here's our version on this blog 

The 5th grade, Jim Dine paintbrush project is inspired by Lauralee Chambers

Here's my blog post about it

 

2nd grade Line and Shape Cactus

 

For the past couple of art visits, 2nd grade has been working on the elements of art, line, shape, and a little form, by creating these cacti!

Here's how we made them! 

1st grade Paul Klee Cat and Bird

 

Here's a 1st grade project we did a couple of weeks ago, and the kids really enjoyed it! It also worked well with being on a cart and following health protocols too. 

We looked at the art of Paul Klee and then we created our own version by following along with me. 

Here's how we created it! 

Virtual Elementary Art lessons

 

This year, we've been teaching in person since August 31st, which has been great, but we've also been submitting lessons for our virtual learners too. Here are the 3rd grade lessons I put out this year. 3rd-5th, or anyone for that matter, could follow along with us! 

Here's the links to the videos! Hope you enjoy!