Art has a way of encouraging deep reflective thought and creative answers to life's questions. Oddly enough, it is not unusual to hear student debating the ol' conundrum of whether the glass is half empty or half full. What is interesting is the manner in which the conversation grows. Auditory observations are one of the highlights I enjoy while moving about the art room. While students exercise the left side of their brain all manners of connections are made and many of them are creative enough to make you think and challenge your perception. Though auditory observations are great, visual ones can even be more stunning to see; getting a chance to witness the visual outcome of the thought processes occurring within their minds.
This week 6th and 7th graders wrapped up their projects and the results are stunning! Sixth graders created their own animal guardians through reflective thinking and with the inspiration from Harry Potter. They practice drawing and observation skills to draw their animals and practiced innovative thinking to infuse their animals with energy by creating a minimum of 8 original patterns.
This week 6th and 7th graders wrapped up their projects and the results are stunning! Sixth graders created their own animal guardians through reflective thinking and with the inspiration from Harry Potter. They practice drawing and observation skills to draw their animals and practiced innovative thinking to infuse their animals with energy by creating a minimum of 8 original patterns.
7th graders finished their "Beyond the Borders" projects; one that enabled them to think beyond the usual and discover creative probabilities all the while practicing their drawing and water color techniques as well as their understanding of value and texture.
Pretty spectacular right? Teach a lesson that plants the seed; pour the water over it and watch the creativity grow!