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Spread Happiness!

9/28/2020

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Artist Chris Uphues and his wife, Jen, have a mission to spread happiness with the world through their art! They started a company called Beautiful Days to do just that!
Here is the website to view their artwork: ​https://chrisuphues.com/
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Chris's artwork is what some might call street art.  That is art that is mostly found on windows and walls of buildings! Usually you will see street art in the city.
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Chris paints HUGE murals on the sides of buildings! He spreads happiness by making his heart characters have silly faces!
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Try making your own art to spread happiness! Check out this lesson by artist and teacher Cassie Stephens. You will need a pencil, paper, markers, permanent marker, water, and a paint brush!
This is the art her students made:
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Grade 1 Music and Art Activity

9/9/2020

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Wassily Kandinsky was an abstract artist who was alive from 1866 until 1944.  Kandsinky was born in Moscow, Russia but moved to France because of the World Wars. 
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This is a portrait of Kandinsky done by another artist
Kandinsky was an abstract artist.  Abstract Art uses lines, shapes, and colors to remind us of things that we know and see. It doesn’t look realistic like a photo.
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Color Study
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Kandinsky used lots of lines and shapes to create his abstract artwork.  He often listened to music while he would paint.  The music would inspire his artwork.  Many of his paintings are named after the music he was listening to!

Does music make you see certain colors, shapes, or pictures in your mind?

Try listening to different types of music and drawing the lines and shapes that the music makes you think of!

Try this activity on Chrome Music.  Every line that you draw makes a different sound!

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Grade 2 Fold-Up Drawings

9/9/2020

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In grade 2 we have been talking about lots of different types of lines! Most of the artwork we create begins with different types of lines that come together to make a picture.  Follow the instructions below to make your own fold-up artwork!
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Materials: white paper (if you want to paint I recommend using multi-media paper or cardstock), pencil, permanent marker, coloring materials (watercolor, crayon, pencil, oil pastel, marker, colored pencil etc)

Follow the video below to fold your paper.
Begin by folding the white paper in half (like a taco).  Take the top flap of paper (from the top of your taco) and fold it down toward the crease.  
Next you fill draw a picture that makes sense when your paper is folded and unfolded! Two pieces of art in one! You may draw anything you like as long as it makes sense both ways. Begin by drawing with your paper folded in pencil. Open the paper and make sure the artworks makes sense that way too! Trace over your lines with sharpie. Add color any way you would like. 
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International Week: Pakistan

5/30/2020

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This unit was assigned June 1.
Before we begin: I am learning about Pakistan along with my students.  If information seems incorrect, or not quite right, please do not hesitate to contact me to make corrections or provide context!
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The green space is Pakistan on the world map
Last week we made art inspired by our community.  In this unit we will learn about another culture and make art inspired by another country and its people.  Pakistan means “Land of the Pure” in the national language, Urdu. Islamabad is the capital city, surrounded by the Margalla Hills. ​
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Faisal Mosque in Islamabad with the Margalla Hills behind it
The building in the picture above is a mosque, a place of worship for followers of the Muslim religion (Islam). Below is the flag of Pakistan. The green color represents Islam and the white stripe represents other religions. The crescent moon is a symbol of progress and the star represents light. 
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The Shalwar Kameez is the national dress of Pakistan and is traditionally worn by both men and women.  For my students, you will see a lot of your teachers wearing this dress as they teach you this week (I am wearing mine in the read aloud videos for this week). Some of these dresses are works of art with beautiful embroidery and details sewn by hand!
Just like in the United States, Pakistan is full of art history and artists who are living and working today! The painting below was done in the early 1600s and was an illustration in a book. Much of the art of Pakistan was done in mini versions for books with LOTS of tiny detail.
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Study of a Nilgai (Blue Bull) by Ustad Mansur
Artist Naiza H. Khan is from Pakistan and she makes art that celebrates the history of her country in a new way! Artists that live in Pakistan today are still inspired by the history of their country but also by their families, homes, surrounding towns, plants, books, movies and animals.  Just like you!
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Shifting Ground by Naiza H. Khan (2011)
How can you make art inspired by Pakistan?
Pick at least one of the activities below to complete in the next two weeks:

Activities:

  • Throughout Southeast Asia decorating trucks is a form of art! Some of these trucks sell goods and others are making deliveries across the country! Check out the images of truck art in Southeast Asia: Truck art in South Asia
    Then, design your own truck art! Draw a truck (If you need help check out this how to draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT7suW5PFNc ) or make a truck out of another material like cut paper or popsicle sticks: Popsicle Stick Farm Trucks - Kid Craft and then paint or draw on your own designs! Keep an eye out for Miss Budd’s demonstration of this project!
    To see more designs check out this video here: Pakistani truck Rebuild 2019 | Decorated Truck Video Full | Pakistani truck Art | Pakistani Trucker
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  • Explore the art of henna! Henna (sometimes known as mehndi) is a type of body art common in Pakistan. The leaves of a henna plant are crushes and if you put it on your skin it leaves a temporary stain.  For celebrations in Pakistan people often apply henna in beautiful patterns and designs on their hands, arms, and feet! To make your own designs trace each of your hands on a piece of paper and cut them out.  Glue the cutouts on a background paper.  Decorate the paper hands with all sorts of designs that are important to you! Traditional designs include the sun and moon, leaves, and flowers! You can follow along with my demonstration below and find the link to the project here  "Henna Hands:" A Simple Multicultural Craft for Kids
    If you have air-dry clay at home you can try to make a hand sculpture with henna designs like you see here: Kids Craft: Mid Century Ceramic Hand Dish
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  • Draw the flag of Pakistan using this YouTube Video: How to draw the Flag of Pakistan (by Art for All)
  • Follow along with the Animals of Pakistan Draw-Alongs
  • Listen to Miss Budd read Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea.  You can find the story on TEAMS or at Read Alouds
  • Create a hanging moon and star from a paper plate inspired by the Pakistani flag! The example adds words to celebrate Ramadan but you can decorate it however you want! You can find it here at the Pakistan Activities Page or at Ramadan Moon & Star Paper Plate Decor {Tutorial} by A Crafty Arab
  • Khatam is an eight-pointed star pattern that is found in Islamic culture. You will see this design on tiles, boxes, and more.  This craft is inspired by the patterns of khatam. Recycled Khatam Gift Tag {Tutorial} and Kirigami Handcut Khatam {Tutorial} (If you don’t have circle cutters you can trace different-sized lids or plates)
  • Lanterns are often seen as a symbol of hope during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. 
    • ​DIY Ramadan Decoration 2020 ( Lantern ) طريقة سهلة لعمل فانوس رمضان من الورق لزينة رمضان
    • How To Make Simple Islamic Lanterns
    • Easy EID Paper Lantern | EID Lantern Craft Ideas for Kids | Easy & Cute Craft with Paper #eidcrafts (Make sure an adult helps you with using a knife)
    • https://youtu.be/Bp0BlFUGglo  (These are not specifically from Pakistan but would look nice with Pakistani-inspired designs like paper stars or moons)
  • ​​The monument Minar-E Pakistan is in Lahore, Pakistan and is a monument to some of the important steps the country took to become what it is today! Draw Minar-E Pakistan using the YouTube Video: How to draw Minar E Pakistan, Lahore (by Art for All)
  • Mosaics are an important part of art history in Pakistan. Artist Muna Siddiqui lives and works in Pakistan and has made a beautiful mural in the city of Karachi. Check out her artwork here: Muna Siddiqui's beautiful mosaic in Karachi is a call to recover a fading tradition Try to make your own mosaic using materials you might have around the house! Here is one way: Make Fun Childrens Mosaics - DIY Crafts - Guidecentral or here How to Make Paper Mosaics - Friday Fun
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Art in the Community

5/13/2020

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This unit was assigned on May 18, 2020.
A community is a group of people living or working together in the same area.  They might go to the same schools, shop in the same stores, and do the same things.  They also help each other and solve problems together.  Your home is a community. Your town is a community.  Your state is a community.

Watch this video to better understand a community: Communities for Kids - Types of Communities

    Artists are an important part of a community.  Artist Camille Walala is an artist who lives in London, England and creates art in communities all over the world. 
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Camille Walala
​Her artwork helps communities and makes them brighter and more beautiful. For one piece of artwork, she created inflatable playgrounds in London and Hong Kong:
Many of her projects help people who are hungry or don’t have a home. This art project changed a crosswalk into a piece of art!
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Better Bankside
Camille also worked with a school to design their playground!
You can learn more about Camille in this video from Tate Kids: How to Be a Street Artist. She also partnered with LEGO to create a cool community house project How We Build A Giant House From LEGO DOTS With Camille Walala . 
Art can bring a community together to celebrate their city or town or raise awareness of a problem that needs to change.  Right now our communities look different as we are learning and working from home.  Our community is more important than ever as essential workers are working hard to keep us safe and healthy.
How can you make art to celebrate your community?
Pick at least one of the activities below to complete in the next two weeks:

Activities:

  • Explore photography by creating a collage! Look for letters around you in your community or home.  These could be letters on signs or books or something that happens to look like that letter.  You could even arrange objects to look like letters! Pick a word that is important to you (maybe “home” or “love” or your name!) and spell it out with photos! If you don’t have a camera you can draw the objects!
  • There are some buildings that are important to your community.  These could be fire houses, churches, schools, historic buildings, farms, parks, restaurants, or even your house! Draw a building in your community.  Think about colors, shapes, and the landscape around the building. You can work from a picture or ask your family to take a drive and you can all draw outside together!
  • Pets are a part of your home community. PAWS CT Cat Shelter is a part of the community of our town! Pick one of the cats in need of a home at PAWS Cat Shelter and create a pet portrait of the cat. You can find the cats and more information here: https://www.rachaelbudd.com/pet-portrait-project.html Send a good quality picture (make sure you have good light and take a picture directly over the art) of the artwork to Miss Budd or pawsctshelter@gmail.comYou can also bring the original artwork to the shelter on Saturdays from 11:30-1:30 p.m.
  • Make a map of your community! Show the important places that you go. Need some ideas of how to get started? Check out How to Make an Illustrated Map in 8 Steps
  • Follow the demo to make a pop-up house! This could be a great card! Pop Up Houses!
  • Street Art is like graffiti! The work of street artists are important to the community as they make spaces more beautiful or communicate a message. Meet street artist Camille Walala and see how her work changes the community. Meet a Street Artist – Kids' View then try making your own street art using this game (it works best on a laptop): Street Art – Game
  • Friends are an important part of our community, make a friendship bracelet to share with a friend: Make a Friendship Bracelet – Cut and Paste
  • Write a note and draw a picture for  an essential worker thanking them for their hard work!
  • Make a paper house garland! Check out this demo Paper House Garland!
  • ​Draw a picture of where you live! This could be a map of the inside or a drawing of the outside! Graph paper is great for inside floor-plan drawings!
  • Write a note and draw a picture for an older person who is self-isolated at home!
  • Draw your front door.  Sit outside and take a close look at what is around the door.  Are there plants or steps or a light?  Draw as many details as you can see.
  • Make a plan for an imaginary city or town.  Think about bus routes, police stations, hospitals, schools, and other important buildings for a community! 
  • Design your own building (or town) with blocks or legos.  
  • Make an origami house! Here is a tutorial: Origami House- A Five Minute Make and Play Craft Add details if you like!
  • Listen to Miss Budd read Home by Carson Ellis (on TEAM or here: Read Alouds)
  • Listen to Me on the Map (Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney)
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Animals In Art

4/28/2020

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This unit was assigned on May 4, 2020.
Artists have been painting animals from the beginning! Some of the very first paintings ever made are pictures of animals! Prehistoric artists made paintings of bison, lions, horses and other animals on cave walls.
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Lascaux Caves, France
Artists have been painting, drawing, and sculpting animals ever since! Some artists have painted animals realistically (like you would see in a photo).  ​
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Lizard Head by Robert Jew
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American Flamingo by John James Audubon
Some artists paint abstract animals with lots of colors and in mixed-up ways! ​
How will you make animal art?

Activities:

  • Learn about PAWS Pet Shelter and read the story behind some of their rescue cats.  Support the shelter and create a pet portrait of a cat in need of a home. You can find the cat pictures and stories here.
  • Artist Pablo Picasso is know for his abstract artwork! Follow the demo video to create your own abstract animal in his style!
  • Artist Carli Davidson worked with pets in shelters to create her books Shake Cats  and Shake Dogs.  Check out her website to see her work: http://www.carlidavidson.com/ You can also watch the video Shake Cats on YouTube.
  • Artist Salvador Dali was known for his crazy mixed-up artwork! Check out Switch Zoo and create a crazy animal.  Draw a picture of your crazy animal! Where would it live?
  • Draw a picture of your pet or animals you see outside! You might have to draw fast to catch the details before they move!
  • ​Check out how this sea lion at Mystic Aquarium has learned to paint! Check out the video on Facebook here.
  • Use your fingerprint to create animals by pressing your finger into ink or paint and drawing details on top!
  • Use a brown paper bag and crayons to make your own cave-painting art like the Lascaux Caves! Cut out a plain section of the bag and draw with crayons or markers or paint.  Think about sticking to earth-colors (red, brown, black etc) as prehistoric artists didn’t have the paint colors that we do!  When your art is dry, crumple the bag to give it the texture of the cave wall!
  • How much do you know about animals? Take this quiz to find out: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quizzes/quiz-whiz-animals/?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=FFG_Special_20200428&rid=9E82FCF96630D7256B14C30347C651FB
  • Create an animal sculpture using recycled materials around your home! Cardboard tubes are a great place to start!






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Show Me the Monet!

4/19/2020

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This lesson was assigned April 19, 2020
Claude Monet (MO-NAY) (1840-1926) is one of the world’s most famous artists and he is the most famous for his paintings of waterlilies! ​
Monet liked to paint outside so he could capture how the light and weather changed his surroundings.  Because he was painting outside, he had to paint fast before the light changed. His pictures were quick impressions- so his style of art became known as Impressionism.
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Monet lived and painted in a beautiful country house in France with gorgeous gardens. In those gardens he would paint the same scene again and again to see how it changed with the seasons and the light!​

Activities:

Below you will find many activities to help you make art like Monet!
Pick at least one activity to complete this week.
  • Frogs love hanging out in ponds like Monet had! Try your hand at folding an origami frog! You will need a square piece of thin paper (like printer paper). If you want a frog that is a different color, try coloring or adding designs to your paper ahead of time! Origami is tricky so this may take some practice! Origami Frog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rht7y5kooJQ Origami Snapper Puppet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybKPN9vNlHc
  • Monet did most of his paintings outside! This is called “en plein air” in French. Bring some paper and art supplies (or even a tablet if you want to do a digital drawing) and draw or paint what you see!  Try to fill the whole paper! See if you can do the whole drawing while outside! What is tricky about working en plein air?  What is something you like about working outside? 
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  • Monet is most famous for his painting of waterlilies!  Drawing and coloring water can be tricky- so marker tye-dye is a great trick to get a watery effect! Watch Miss Budd do this activity Monet's Tie-Dye Waterlilies
  • Watch this Getting to Know video about Claude Monet (it is about 20 minutes long) https://youtu.be/3b668aY1Dgc
  • Grab some blue, green, purple, and white paint and FINGERPAINT your own impressionist masterpiece!
  • Monet loved exploring the same object in different light. Find something outside that captures your attention.  Draw or take a picture of that object three times during the day. I would suggest once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and one just as the sun is about to set (or even at night) (it might be helpful to set an alarm so you don’t forget).
  • Read Phillipe in Monet’s Garden by Lisa Jobe Carmack (or listen to me read it Read Alouds) and then follow along on Art for Kids Hub to draw your own frog!  How to Draw a Frog: How To Draw A Cartoon Frog
  • Explore Monet’s gardens in this video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjWx2WNXFF4&t=18s
  • Explore inside Monet’s house in this virtual tour: (His kitchen is my favorite!) Visite virtuelle
  • Rebecca Louise Law is an amazing artist who is alive and working today and also making artwork inspired by nature! https://www.rebeccalouiselaw.com/ Check out the artwork she makes with flowers! I think Monet would be pretty impressed! Toledo Museum of Art Rebecca Louise Law: Community Exhibit
  • Browse through Monet’s paintings and see how his style changed as he learned more as an artist! What are some of your favorite paintings that you see?  What surprised you? Do you see some still-life paintings? Claude Monet - 1369 artworks - painting
  • Use things you find outside to make art! Make a nature mandala: https://childhoodbynature.com/mandalas-a-practically-perfect-form-of-nature-art/


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What is a Still Life?

3/30/2020

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This lesson was assigned April 6, 2020

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still life is a group of objects arranged so an artist can study how they look. The artist might draw, paint, collage, or photograph a still life to practice their art skills (or create a finished piece of art).

Artists Paul Cezanne and Vincent van Gogh are just a few of the artists who are famous for their
still life paintings:
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Still Life with Apples and Biscuits by Paul Cezanne (1877)
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Still Life- Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (1888)
Artist Pablo Picasso made art by looking at a still life too! His artwork is abstract so it looks a little different! Abstract Art is artwork that does not look realistic (like a photo) but was inspired by shapes, lines, and patterns.  Abstract art  might remind us of something we see every day but doesn’t look just like it. ​
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Still Life with Cat and Lobster by Pablo Picasso (1962)
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Still Life with Lamp by Pablo Picasso (1944)
Below are three activities that have to do with a still life.
​Pick at least one activity to complete this week.

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