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I am currently job searching. Stressful but extremely exciting! Every opportunity so far has been just out of my driving range. If I see "1 hour 15 mins" on googlemaps one time! lol!
I wanted to have a portfolio of student work compiled to share with potential employers, but thought, why don't I just post them to my art teacher blog too!? Yes, why not?
So, this post is pictures of some projects I did with my students in the last couple of months. Not all, of course, but of some that I actually thought, "hey, I need to take the time to take a few pictures!" lol.
A lot are "in process" pictures. That's my favorite part :)
Kandinsky Circles with Kindergarten
Each student painted four on a page. I combined all of them for a BIG Kandinsky mural down their hall.
While learning about Kandinsky, we read "The Dot" by Reynolds.
The aftermath of one day: this makes my heart smile.
Stella (Frank) Creature Sculptures with Kindergarten
They loved talking about Stella (and yelling Stella!!). These creatures were very free form, exploration creating while learning various paper manipulation techniques.
Second Grade studied Stella also, and created group, collaborative "Stellas" after individually creating paper manipulations.
This was an amazingly, fun project that I would highly suggest for a start of the year project (one of the first). ALL students were successful with this and LOVED doing it.
Now Pollock's turn!
The kids really enjoyed talking about Jackson Pollock, and then string painting.
Another "aftermath" photo. Always makes me smile!
First Grade used cardboard to create buildings.
This student struggles with concepts, but rocked this! He didn't just do one building; he created a whole neighborhood! Just blew me away watching him do this!
Second Grade "Identity Hands"
This looks awesome down their hall. All their individual identity hands made one big, beautiful wreath!
We decorate for the different grades' vocal concerts. These are a few examples (themes: Science and Country). The kids love this; we leave it for a couple of weeks afterwards!
Fourth Grade used round looms to create bracelets.
We discussed many things, but the main thing this group took from it was "perseverance!" They learned to face the challenge and push through (perfect for the big assessments coming up).
Another "aftermath" picture :)
Pieces from a horsehair firing workshop that I set up for art teachers at the state MAEA conference.
Very cool process that produces beautiful pieces!
This Value Vs. Value Project with 8th Grade
helped the students focus on value (what's important) and value (lightness and darkness).
They did a grid drawing of something they valued, and then grid drew organic shapes where the different values were, before painting. Having to use complementary colors was the hardest part for them. "My _____(subject) has to be _____(color)! Even the skin!" lol. It was an awesome product in the end.
This was of a student's home town, where she had recently moved from. Very good therapy for her.
Ceramics with an advanced middle school student
Inspirational Forms
This was a building-wide (middle school) collaborative project.
The 6th grade free form painted (focusing on the elements to create the design). The 8th grade painted the forms (during their lesson on value and forms). Finally, the 7th grade cut out the forms, attached them to the 6th grades' paintings, and painted inspirational quotes on them.
This is by no means all of my students' work, but definitely good examples of some (I also teach art classes at the local gallery, which includes all ages, even adult). I love watching them create and instilling all kinds of good stuff in the process. They always leave with a love for learning and creating, constantly seeking that new knowledge.
Artfully Your's,
Jessie
