Bookmark Design Contest

Bookmark Design Contest

All students grades 1-5 were able to participate in a Bookmark Design Contest for the Bailey Book Fair.  Each class voted for their favorite bookmark designed by one of their classmates so there was one winner per class.  Winning bookmarks were copied and put in the library during the Bailey Book Fair for people to take.  Winners also received a $5 gift certificate to the library!!  The $5 gift certificates were donated made by our very generous librarian, Mr. Prosser!

They were a Huge hit!  Awesome job Bailey Bulldogs!!

5th Grade- Zentangle on Marbled Paper

Zentangle on Marbled Paper

For this project, students learned about Japanese Paper Marbling and made a beautiful piece of marbled paper by placing Sumingashi inks on top of a still surface of water and delicately blowing across the surface to swirl the inks.  Each marbled paper is unique or a Monoprint. 

Students drew Zentangles on top of their marbled paper.  Zentangles are really neat because they are always unique and include lots of patterns and drawings all put together.  It is a fun and relaxing way to draw using lines, shapes, and patterns that increases, focus, creativity, and hand-eye coordination.  Students also created a focal point which is the part of an artwork that the viewer notices first.

 

 

 

I just can't get enough of these artworks!  To see more Zentangles on Marbled Paper, click on the "5th Grade Art" page!

2nd Grade- Underwater Seascapes

Underwater Seascapes

We went under the sea for this project where students created an imaginary seascape.  They included a horizon line where the sand stops and the ocean begins, included a lot of great detail and bright colors in the foreground of their artwork, which is the area of an artwork that is closest to the viewer.  The included some detail in the middle ground of their artwork, and a little bit less detail and less bright colors in the background of their artwork, or the part of the artwork that is furthest away from the viewer. 

They drew, colored with colored pencil and oil pastel, and painted in this project and did a super job!

Some students worked together and connected their horizon lines to make one Huge seascape together!  So fun!!

These artworks are hilarious when put together.  The artwork on the left showcases a Huge Ferocious shark and the artwork on the right has very frightened fish!

Wow, that is a Huge sunken ship!

Man, I am crazy about these artworks.  Awesome job 2nd grade!!  

Check out the "2nd Grade Art" page to see more incredible Underwater Seascapes.

2nd Grade- Color Wheel Pumpkins

Color Wheel Pumpkins

For this project, students learned about the Color Wheel and used Primary colors to create Secondary Colors.  Students used their Secondary Color paintings to create these fun Fall Pumpkin scenes.

Click on the "2nd Grade Art" page to see more fun Color Wheel Pumpkin artworks!

Here is a fun stop motion video about the "Three Primary Colors,  only three are primary it's true, the world is full of many different colors, but we're just talking red, yellow, and blue..."

4th Grade- Medieval Landscapes

Medieval Landscapes

Here is a sneak peak at what the 4th graders have been working on- Medieval Landscapes with Clay Castles.  These projects are seriously awesome, I can't wait to post more pictures!!

Students are using Acrylic Paint to paint a Landscape.

Students made a Castle out of clay that will be glued onto their landscape!  

Stay tuned for more pictures of student work...

3rd Grade- Maps of an Imaginary Place

Map of an Imaginary Place

For this project, students created a explorer's map or a treasure map of an imaginary place.  They included important parts of a map such as Landforms, a Map Key, Compass Rose, and a Title. 

After they drew their map with Sharpie marker, they made them look old by crumpling them up, painting them, and tearing the edges.  They kind of look and feel like leather now- it is Really neat!

I love this title

Click on the "3rd Grade Art" page to see more awesome maps!

3rd Gr. Colorful Chameleons

Colorful Chameleons

For this project, we studied the color wheel and discussed Primary and Secondary colors.  Students drew a chameleon and painted it using only the Primary colors which are red, yellow, and blue!  

We practiced an artist trick for mixing colors where you start with the lighter color and then mix in a little bit of the darker color until you get it just right.  This way of mixing paint will help save you time and paint!

Yellow + Red = Orange

Red + Blue = Purple

Yellow + Blue = Green

Did you know that Chameleon's do Not actually change the color of their skin based on their surroundings?  They change the color of their skin based on temperature and mood.  Crazy, huh?!

To see More student artwork, click on "3rd Grade Art" 

Here is a fun stop motion video about the "Three Primary Colors,  only three are primary it's true, the world is full of many different colors, but we're just talking red, yellow, and blue..."