Can I tell you how excited I am by this post? First of all, I need to say I live just 7 miles from beautiful Lake George. And I just finished reading a bio of O'Keeffe. The truth is, I was never a huge fan of her work until now. But this summer, our small (but world-class) local art museum, The Hyde Collection (http://www.hydecollection.org), sponsored the premiere of an exhibit called 'Modern Nature: Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George, which just closed (also on display at. The same time was an exhibit of Stieglitz photos, a Lake George family album of sorts). From here the O'Keeffe exhibit goes next to the O'Keeffe Museum, and then to San Francisco, and then I believe it returns permanently to Santa Fe. It is a spectacular exhibit, rich and vibrant. And so many of these paintings have not widely been seen. I have totally altered my view of O'Keeffe's work, and this lesson is a perfect complement. I will be sending the link to the gal who is now in my former job. I subbed for her last week while she took some kids on a field trip to see this marvelous exhibit, just a few days before it closed, and this might be a lesson idea she'll want to use. Thank you!!!
Thanks Phyl! I was so excited to write this post because I think the projects turned out so beautiful for these newly 3rd graders and I knew you would like them being from those neck of the woods! :) When I was in Santa Fe this summer, we traveled all around to see where Georgia would stop and paint. I have a book that maps out and tells various stories about her visit at the locations too, quite fun! But when I went to the Georgia O'keeffe Museum, I purchased many items and many were from the Lake George area! :) The middle school teacher and I are presenting this unit at our Conference so we have been busy researching and creating various projects for our presentation.
Great Lesson! I grew up in Upstate New York and now I live in New Mexico. I love the landscape in both places. I can't wait to show this to my students. Thanks.
Wow, I love this! I honestly know very little about O'Keeffe...but I feel like I can connect to her more now that I know she lived in NY at one time! I'm definitely going to pin this...it would make an awesome depth project for my 3rd graders! I'm doing my birch trees with them right now, but maybe next year I can interchange the fall birch trees with this project instead! LOVE it!
Thanks! Yes, we talked about the background not having as much detail as the foreground. They totally understood that something so far away you would not see the trunks of the trees or any details just colors. :)
Wowza those are absolutely stunning ... I can feel the crisp fall air!! I lived in Burlington VT for 4 years which has similar climate to Lake George. Gorgeous. Completely dining room worthy IMO :) ~ Kristin thisoldartroom.blogspot.com
I've never tried having the kids paint the sky and water first and then add the land in between -- will have to give that a try. This makes me want to hop on a plane and visit the "fall leaves"!!
Stunning work! Such vibrant colors! I usually focus on O'Keeffe's large florals, but this is a great project for any age student. Thank you for sharing it!
These are so so so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, I really want to try this out. I'm still in the process of making a new blog, but when I do I will definitely link this back to you.
My two year old had a great time coloring giant O'Keeffe flowers and I just learned that a local museum will be having an exhibition of her Lake George paintings. We're the next stop on the tour Phyl mentioned and I can't wait to take my little one to see. This will be a great project to do before we head to the museum, thanks for posting!
Beautiful! Just like the Upstate NY area where I grew up! The students can really get a feel for foreground, middle ground, and background with this one! Thanks!
Can I tell you how excited I am by this post? First of all, I need to say I live just 7 miles from beautiful Lake George. And I just finished reading a bio of O'Keeffe. The truth is, I was never a huge fan of her work until now. But this summer, our small (but world-class) local art museum, The Hyde Collection (http://www.hydecollection.org), sponsored the premiere of an exhibit called 'Modern Nature: Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George, which just closed (also on display at. The same time was an exhibit of Stieglitz photos, a Lake George family album of sorts). From here the O'Keeffe exhibit goes next to the O'Keeffe Museum, and then to San Francisco, and then I believe it returns permanently to Santa Fe. It is a spectacular exhibit, rich and vibrant. And so many of these paintings have not widely been seen. I have totally altered my view of O'Keeffe's work, and this lesson is a perfect complement. I will be sending the link to the gal who is now in my former job. I subbed for her last week while she took some kids on a field trip to see this marvelous exhibit, just a few days before it closed, and this might be a lesson idea she'll want to use. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phyl! I was so excited to write this post because I think the projects turned out so beautiful for these newly 3rd graders and I knew you would like them being from those neck of the woods! :) When I was in Santa Fe this summer, we traveled all around to see where Georgia would stop and paint. I have a book that maps out and tells various stories about her visit at the locations too, quite fun! But when I went to the Georgia O'keeffe Museum, I purchased many items and many were from the Lake George area! :) The middle school teacher and I are presenting this unit at our Conference so we have been busy researching and creating various projects for our presentation.
DeleteGreat Lesson! I grew up in Upstate New York and now I live in New Mexico. I love the landscape in both places. I can't wait to show this to my students. Thanks.
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DeleteWow! I'll do it with my students. I'm an italian art teacher. my blog is http://elisasantambrogio3.blogspot.it/
ReplyDeletethank to share ;)
Elisa
Thank you for the kind words I am going to check out your blog! :)
DeleteSo beautiful - landscape painting is my fave and I need to do more of it. Great work here.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this! I honestly know very little about O'Keeffe...but I feel like I can connect to her more now that I know she lived in NY at one time! I'm definitely going to pin this...it would make an awesome depth project for my 3rd graders! I'm doing my birch trees with them right now, but maybe next year I can interchange the fall birch trees with this project instead! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, we talked about the background not having as much detail as the foreground. They totally understood that something so far away you would not see the trunks of the trees or any details just colors. :)
DeleteWowza those are absolutely stunning ... I can feel the crisp fall air!! I lived in Burlington VT for 4 years which has similar climate to Lake George. Gorgeous. Completely dining room worthy IMO :)
ReplyDelete~ Kristin
thisoldartroom.blogspot.com
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait to do this lesson! thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried having the kids paint the sky and water first and then add the land in between -- will have to give that a try. This makes me want to hop on a plane and visit the "fall leaves"!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work! Such vibrant colors! I usually focus on O'Keeffe's large florals, but this is a great project for any age student. Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing !! Can't wait to try this :)
ReplyDeleteLoved it...Pinned it...Stealing it!! ha ha This looks like areas in TN(where I live & teach)...and OHIO(where I grew up)!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Steal away that is why we blog isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteDid your class complete this in one or two classes? Thank you!
ReplyDelete2 classes, the first class artist inspiration then painting tint and shade sky-water and the second class trees mountains. 2- 40 minute classes.
DeleteThese are so so so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, I really want to try this out. I'm still in the process of making a new blog, but when I do I will definitely link this back to you.
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ReplyDeleteI'm currently doing this lesson as well as the Sky Above Clouds lesson and I linked it to your blog. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy two year old had a great time coloring giant O'Keeffe flowers and I just learned that a local museum will be having an exhibition of her Lake George paintings. We're the next stop on the tour Phyl mentioned and I can't wait to take my little one to see. This will be a great project to do before we head to the museum, thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Just like the Upstate NY area where I grew up! The students can really get a feel for foreground, middle ground, and background with this one! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI may have to borrow this lesson. I've also pinned it on pinterest!
These are really beautiful! Very inspiring! It is just what we need to get in the mood for fall!
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