Art Making from Kindergarten to Graduation
Pointillism is an art style from the Impressionist art movement from the late 1800's. Created by George Seurat, the painting is created with only dots where the artist aims for the viewers eyes to mix the colors rather than mixing themselves. The most famous piece in this style is George Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on… Continue reading Pointillism Paintings
One of my favorite art styles to teach is surrealism because it pushes a lot of students out of their comfort zones. Surrealism, an art period in the early 20th century, focuses on combining art literature, dreams, and the unconscious in interesting ways. One of the most familiar surrealist artists and artwork is Salvador Dali and… Continue reading Surrealist Eyes Drawings
Recently I attended a PD about flipped classrooms where students complete readings, lectures, and/or research prior to the start of class. In this age of technology, I loved this idea. However, I also worry about the digital divide so I thought I could include the flipped classroom format into my daily routine. During the pandemic,… Continue reading iMovie for the Classroom
In the Art Room with Mrs. D 