October work!

This year I tried something new.  We used chalk pastel under oil pastel instead of using all oil pastel. The results are quite amazing!  Once again, the students in the 8th grade worked on a fall still life. Students in the 7th grade learned about El Dia de Los Muertos and are making prints using foam plates.  I have posted some of the incredible work that has been created this year so far.

Completed Monochromatic Tree Landscapes

I hung some finished monochromatic tree landscapes in the hallway!  The 5th grade did an amazing job!

Monochromatic Tree Paintings - 5th Grade

Students in the 5th Grade are learning to mix tints, tones and shades.  They are using this knowledge to paint a monochromatic (one color) tree painting.  Using overlapping layers of tints, tones, and shades helps to create depth in their landscapes.

Van Gogh Harvest Skies: 5th Grade

Students in the 5th grade learned about the work of Vincent Van Gogh and created a harvest landscape inspired by Van Gogh.  Instead of paint, we used oil pastels.