tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19904132245519070332012-01-28T22:18:11.362-05:00PAINTED PAPERFun Art Projects For KidsPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.comBlogger1611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-64671301585467191712012-01-28T21:47:00.001-05:002012-01-28T21:47:15.786-05:00Vikings!
Our Vikings are a burly type!
spears and grins....
bows and curls...
Bad teeth and all!
Check out the flowers being painted in the field
This little guy is getting ready to fell a tree!
Students added details and painted around their Viking.
Seriously, Could this guy be any cuter?
Mural Board -This is were we create our magical Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-12749408791155306932012-01-27T21:40:00.001-05:002012-01-28T07:48:33.798-05:00Russian Babushkas
Who doesn’t love a sweet grandma with lots of patterns? Babushka is grandmother in Russian. What makes it a babushka? Why it is the scarf around her head. 4th grade students created these precious little characters. They loved adding the design and facial features to them.
We read the book by Patricia Polacco, Babushka Baba Yaga.
My students were delighted with this story and her Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-1953312664074008672012-01-25T20:42:00.001-05:002012-01-25T20:49:41.972-05:00Monet Masterpieces
Monet Waterlilies paintings created by 3rd grade artists.
Inspirational Board
Students looked at the Monet inspirational board. We discussed the difference between hardy and tropical waterlilies. Hardy water lilies can live in cold climates and usually have white,
yellow or pink flowers.
Tropical lilies have more delicate flower petal colors and are usually purples and Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-12807394038119044482012-01-23T19:10:00.000-05:002012-01-23T19:12:07.383-05:00Woodland Fairy Homes
A while back I posted about having recyclables floating
around your art room or studio.
Are you a person who has many items “stuff” in a closet at home ready to be used in a unique and creative way?
Here is what we created with our recyclables.
Woodland Fairy Homes created by 10 and 11 year olds.
I found some old juice containers in my classroom and used them to create Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-23524216471752041962012-01-23T07:19:00.002-05:002012-01-23T07:19:39.248-05:00Have A Wonderful Artfilled Week from Painted Paper!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-78808955409961771842012-01-22T11:37:00.000-05:002012-01-22T11:37:07.104-05:00The Wise Old Owl: Poetry and Painted Paper
This fabulous project was inspired by a dear friend of mine, Ginger, over here. I have done them before and loved them so much! Her project was done in 2009 and just like a fine wine, gets better with age!
We added this project to our Fairy Tales and Fables Unit
I read this delightful poem to my 2nd graders
A wise old owl sat in an oak.
The more he heard, the less he Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-1115895009204059962012-01-21T09:23:00.000-05:002012-01-21T11:23:54.124-05:00Poplar Trees inspired by Claude Monet
The beautiful tall poplar tree was one of Monet's favorite subject matter. Third grade students created their interpretation of Claude's tree which included tall and thin trunks with delicate leaves. We looked at our inspirational posters displayed in the classroom and read a delightful poem of such trees.
The Popular Poplar Tree
by Blanch Willis Howard
When the great Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-31295280179991262702012-01-20T08:29:00.002-05:002012-01-20T08:31:04.509-05:00St Basils Cathedral
Welcome to the beautiful architecture of St Basil's Cathedral. St Basil's is located in Moscow, Russia. The entire school's thematic unit is Fairy Tales and Fables, the older students are creating projects from the regions many fairy tales originated.
5th grade is creating projects inspired by architecture found in the countries of Russia and Germany.
Day One: Students create 5 Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-31119911482040444952012-01-19T21:23:00.000-05:002012-01-20T00:44:08.563-05:00Goya's Winter Trees - A Value Study
Say now! We have not had a winter storm all season long! Maybe just maybe these snowflakes will bring a Snow day!
6th grade students created these beautiful winter trees inspired by Goya and
his use of highlights and shadows.
Day One: After we examined various works of art done by Goya, students created snow with torn paper and also added a light source from the left over scrap Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-48323163246734753572012-01-19T06:49:00.000-05:002012-01-19T06:50:20.495-05:00The Queen of Hearts Symmetrical Tarts- Guest post at PreK And KSharing
The arts are a great place to incorporate math and literacy. In continuing with our Fairy Tale Unit over at Painted Paper we read the poem “The Queen of Hearts” and created our own Heart Tarts!
We discussed symmetry, “the same on both sides”, and painted fun designs on the background.
Week one: Read the Poem “Queen of Hearts”
The Queen of Hearts she made some tarts all on a summer’sPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-64932593824166869332012-01-17T17:33:00.002-05:002012-01-17T17:34:28.431-05:00Cupcakes and Crayons!
Yep, this was my day! Cupcakes for my little girl's birthday, crayons and oil pastels at school. I hope you have a cupcake type of day!
Laura :)Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-26521376130518146292012-01-16T10:38:00.002-05:002012-01-16T12:51:29.646-05:00Art Ed Blog of the Year!
Hey Guys! Jessica over at The Art of Education informed me that my blog has been selected as one of the finalists to win "Art Ed Blog of the Year!" If you are like me all of the blogs are in my favorite blogs list! I am just excited that we are no longer by ourselves we have formed a GREAT community online which consists of art specialists, artists, and instructors who really love to teach Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-1636793770960848132012-01-11T18:54:00.000-05:002012-01-11T21:06:13.566-05:00Hedgehogs and Hands
I love using little ones hands to create projects! We read the book Hedgie's Surprise by Jan Brett
Week 1:
This project was created by 3rd students who first used 12 x18 white drawing paper and made short scratch marks with oil pastels
(Colors of the oil pastels were gray, black, white, orange, brown and various tans and neutrals.)
Then students used vivid liquid watercolors to paint overPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-13420824640072230532012-01-05T11:21:00.004-05:002012-01-05T14:11:58.285-05:00Fairy Tale CastlesWho wouldn't want to live in a fairytale world of color? Students in 2nd grade created these beautiful castles made of paintedpaper.
Week one: We looked at various castles and discussed analogous colors for a sky. (Look back at this post: liquid watercolors.
The children loved the process of using vibrant watercolors on watercolor paper. They notice how the colors "bleed" into one another Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-81628576849501824032012-01-04T20:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T20:03:24.025-05:00Salute to the Flag.Students in 4th and 5th grade art club painted paper with various patterns- this took 40 minutes during our first meeting. At the second meeting students cut apart their painted paper design and did their interpretations of the American Flag.
I brought out the paper crimpers, sparkles, star shapes and dot markers then they went to town! I love the art club students Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-69113487165035912892011-12-27T16:02:00.000-05:002011-12-27T16:02:00.774-05:00Painted Mushroom House
Sorry, not an elementary art post by any means but a fun post about mushrooms.
This just springboards off a previous post of the red spotted mushrooms my students created. My teaching partner, who knows my love of this mushrooms, gave me this for Christmas, it is a mushroom smoker from Germany. You put a small incense cone inside and it smokes out the chimney. I just love red mushrooms! I Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-65825167088378188772011-12-23T14:44:00.000-05:002011-12-23T14:44:18.164-05:00Reindeer Games
Just a little project that my 8 year old and I created. We found the inspiration on Pinterest- Had a blast measuring, balancing and cutting the wood. Who said Crafty projects are not important! LOL
May you have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Blessed New Year!
Laura
Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-72901183736468084632011-12-19T18:34:00.001-05:002011-12-19T19:50:42.811-05:00Fairy Tale Red Spotted Mushrooms
Third grade students created these beautiful painted paper spotted mushrooms
inspired by Helene over at Dutch Sisters.
We viewed various Fairy Tale illustrations and the sweet little red-spotted mushrooms found amongst the grasses and trees in the forest land. Students loved finding them hidden through out the stories.
Week one: Students selected 12 x 18 white drawing paper, then Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-27789059841430445202011-12-16T19:48:00.003-05:002011-12-16T19:50:18.031-05:00Fairy Tale Forest Trees
So you have yarn cones, just not sure what to do with them? Create a forest of trees!
Yarn Cones are cones that yarn was stored on
We used 12 x 18 painted paper, traced our hands on the unpainted side and cut, cut, cut. the hands out. Next we glued the hand down started at the bottom and working up. Lastly, we used the extra scraps cut, curled then glued them down.
Since we have startedPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-6429601730199860802011-12-11T18:05:00.007-05:002011-12-11T18:41:26.752-05:00Process of Liquid Watercolors on Watercolor Paper
It is so fun to see the beautiful painted paper that my 2nd graders and MD unit created. We looked at the color wheel and discussed how colors placed next to each other on the wheel, analogous colors, complement each other.
Do you see the continent of Africa? We did!
Next we discussed about color mixing and how colors across from each other on the wheel make "brown and muddy" Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-38961321554256617682011-11-30T12:55:00.001-05:002011-11-30T18:41:30.316-05:00Pinterest InspirationsI just love Pinterest. I am sure many of us do but what makes pinterest great is that you can create various lessons and springboard from one photo. Putting a spin on another's lesson is what makes blogging so fun. Here is my spin on my pinned photo.
Students in 3rd grade painted the background and created houses out of 9 x 12 weavings. The spin was that we used paintedpaper for Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-38253394302151788242011-11-06T21:27:00.001-05:002011-11-06T21:31:35.729-05:00Travels across America
Here is just a sampling of projects that will be presented at our State conference. So pack your bags and come along for the ride. More detailed posts will come later!
Airstream Trailers
Cactus
Rocky Mountains
Patterned Farmland
More Travel Trailers....
Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-19015155129801882792011-10-27T17:01:00.005-04:002011-10-27T17:41:53.651-04:00Rocky MountainsOur last project from WOW America was the Rocky Mountains. Students in 5th grade drew out their mountainous landscapes and added various details. They started with the mountains then finished at the bottom with lodges and cabins.Students then painted in shapes with tempera paint starting with the lightest colors and continuing to the darkest colors. Students were constantly mixing colors and Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-88232088971466940192011-10-22T07:26:00.001-04:002011-10-22T07:31:26.122-04:00somethings we have been creating....
Owls.
A quick one day 30 minute project. you know the days were there is a delay and you have a shorten class. Well our second graders drew a u shape owl. added triangles for chest and beaks and circles for eyes. No tracers just really practicing make shapes large. The background paper of the owls are the students placemats that we paint on. Not only do they cover the tables the placemats make Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-5402819104756582192011-10-13T21:03:00.000-04:002011-10-13T21:03:51.848-04:00Pumpkins.
Week One:
2nd grade create large, beautiful, pumpkins with tempera paint on 12 x 18 paper. We focused on brush strokes to create texture on our pumpkins. Then Let Dry.
Week 2:
Students added various strips of paper to create a border and cut squares of painted paper to create tabs on the border. Here is a poem we read and displayed with our pumpkins. We had lots of fun with this project. Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-31897661723826108102011-10-12T20:33:00.004-04:002011-10-12T20:38:13.541-04:00WOW cityI just love these colorful cities created by 2nd graders. We looked at the book WOW City by Robert Neubecker. (Thanks to Deep Space Sparkle for introducing us to him!)
We examined the characteristics of the city skylines, windows, doors, and rooflines.
Week One: Read the book WOW City. then students used pencils to draw 4-5 buildings. filling up their 12 x 18 construction paper. After thePaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-56011065680923872722011-10-05T20:32:00.000-04:002011-10-05T20:32:44.384-04:00Chickens and Hens and Math Oh My!
Students in the 3rd grade created these fantastic chickens. We talked about shapes that create a chicken. --(Oval body, Triangle tail, circle head, rectangle legs etc.) We looked at photos of chickens raised by my friends. After the shapes were drawn in pencil, the students started to paint with bright colors. The emphasis was on the brushstrokes- this really portrays the feathers on the Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-46112953425789390012011-09-24T08:23:00.002-04:002011-09-24T08:27:40.700-04:00Karla Gerard Folk artKarla Gerard Folk art, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.We just love Karla Gerard prints. Students painted paper in tints of blues to create water. Then scraps of painted paper and printed paper were cut to create boats with sails. Patterns were added to the sky and water. More to come on flickr....Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-31495256799660259432011-09-22T18:56:00.005-04:002011-09-22T19:12:24.484-04:00colorful campsitesWhat do you do with the class that is always ahead of the other classes? Well, I lay out large sheets of display paper and have students paint fun landscape patterns. They also created trees from previously painted paper and glued them into the landscape.Another class, created campfires along with little tents. We are adding more items to our campfire mural so stay tuned!Painted Paper Tents withPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-17862255659678815072011-09-21T17:09:00.011-04:002011-09-21T19:13:36.413-04:00Karla Gerard, Folk Art Fish2nd grade students were introduced to the fabulous folk artist, Karla Gerard. We looked at various paintings she has created. She has such beautiful patterns and designs in all of her art work. Students painted paper then cut fish shapes, added simple patterns and large eyes. This was a simple project but was a great first project of the year. While students were creating their fish, other Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-2074610883809743512011-09-19T20:10:00.008-04:002011-09-19T20:26:07.633-04:00Outstanding in their field....My 3rd graders are AWESOME! They come in with smiles and are excited about everything we do in art. As we explore the various regions of the United States the 3rd graders are focusing on the midwest region and the farmlands of the USA. The students created various cows after looking at some great photos. Week One:Students draw cow shape with fun patterns. Paint with peach and black tempera paintsPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-25621771241336305622011-09-14T18:46:00.009-04:002011-09-14T19:26:33.374-04:00It is a pig pen in here!Do you ever feel that you just can not get your bearings? That you are rolling around in the mud making a mess and not getting anything accomplished? Well that is me this week! We are looking at the book WOW America! ( thanks Deep Space Sparkle for the suggestion! Love this book!) My 3rd grade classes are creating projects from the midwest region of the United States. We created these hilarious Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-7629315070071293972011-09-02T19:16:00.006-04:002011-09-02T19:36:18.499-04:00A great big push pin in the cyberspace world!Ok Guys. I am so loving Pinterest. What a great way to organize your ideas of favorite photos, lessons and blogs! I know many people have started to post their Pinterest of their blogs. Just thought I post mine as well. Happy Pinning!
Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-35027022826144327142011-08-28T18:50:00.001-04:002011-08-28T18:50:55.481-04:00My apron for Art Teachers hate GlitterNew Apron for a new year!, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.Ok guys I will play. Here is one of my aprons I wear at school. The nice thing about it it hides the messy paints and glue. I love wearing aprons because it changes my mood for the day! Lets keep it going Show us your apron. :)Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-54391886265814483422011-07-30T08:51:00.002-04:002011-07-30T08:58:26.577-04:00Cowboy CampfireAfter enjoying several campfires with my family check out this one made with painted paper. Step 1. 12 x 18 background paper. Assorted paintedpaper for various details, logs, fire, stones, etc.Step 2 cut out fun flames and layer them on top of logs.Step 3. Speckled paper with white paint. I did make tracers of cups and coffee pots but then the students cut them out and placed them on the paper. Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-59488443193622654892011-07-26T09:49:00.004-04:002011-07-26T09:56:10.535-04:00Our little cabin on wheels!Well we did it! we bought a little pop up for our family of four. We are having a blast. Love having our little place to tow behind us. The kids just love it. I have had so much fun taking pictures of campers in the campground. Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-21161285095130537792011-07-20T09:26:00.003-04:002011-07-20T09:31:46.393-04:00Howdy Campers!Well we have been out and about enjoying the summer weather and our state parks! Loving the cool lake water, building sand castles and enjoying a beautiful campfire at night. My next unit for the school year will focus on going to the lake and fun sights of America. So while I am snapping photos for future projects please enjoy a minute by the fire. :)Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-91502008453574333832011-07-04T14:36:00.004-04:002011-07-04T15:02:30.129-04:00Medieval SandcastlesOn our trip to the lake, we had some fun times creating our sandcastles. My kiddos learned all about the different parts of the sandcastle. The main tower (keep) the outer towers, with the curtain walls around the castle. Happy Summer!Check out the stone road to the main tower....The moat around the castle filled with water.Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-68331392777056018232011-06-26T08:25:00.003-04:002011-06-28T18:46:13.026-04:00What to do on a rainy day with a 4 year old...Why you play with play-doh. E had fun just mixing her colors together, using a rolling pin to flatten out her mound then used cookie cutters to create a beautiful flower. Here is her creation.Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-57748657827481640712011-06-23T11:43:00.000-04:002011-06-23T11:43:37.426-04:00the little garden shed: fresh mowed grass.the little garden shed: fresh mowed grass.: "I just love to mow. The satisfaction of making great curves and angles in the grass is very relaxing! After that I enjoy a wonderful glas..."Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-64040101052525609002011-06-10T09:14:00.008-04:002011-06-10T09:23:22.233-04:00Working with a different canvas...Now that I am home from teaching I have been working on a different canvas. I really am enjoying watching all these beautiful flowers springing up. I have been mixing colors and making little displays through out the yard. Stay tuned for more colorful posts. So sit back, enjoy a cup of tea. You can check out more at thelittlegardenshed-paintedpaper.blogspot.com Yeah Summer is here!LauraPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-65561192607369765652011-05-12T06:52:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:42:41.819-04:00No Clowning Around....Only 2 more weeks of school! Boy it has been a long year. With all the snow days and no spring break, I am ready just to kick back and relax! I am doing a simple clay project with some of the 2nd graders and wrapping up passing back all the students artwork. The walls are sooo bare, but I have to take the work down so the kids and enjoy it at home.In a sea of projects....LauraThese fun clowns Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-86903760292374789402011-04-22T19:52:00.001-04:002011-04-22T19:52:00.050-04:00Under the Sea with Picasso and MeUnder the Sea with Picasso and Me, a set on Flickr.Here are my photos of the 2011 Art Show. I thought I would post my collection of this year. It was a great turnout and I am very proud of the community in which I teach in. Love all the support I get.Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-26252293727641414752011-04-16T15:15:00.003-04:002011-04-16T15:20:57.540-04:00Picasso FacesThis is the last post of our unit on Picasso. Thought you would like to see some different takes on wacky faces inspired by Picasso.3rd grade - construction paper, buttons and fabric5th grade -construction paper and painted paper5th grade-Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-16814588258639028762011-04-05T18:28:00.011-04:002011-04-05T21:26:22.846-04:00Felting with kids....Some where over the rainbow!!!!We had an incredible journey into the land of wool! Students were so excited to felt that the were standing while I gave directions. (Mind you it was at 8:00 in the morning!) A couple of weeks ago my other teaching partner and I went to our local fiber arts fair. This is a great place to get dyed wool and roving pretty inexpensive and locally grown! I met a wonderful person who raises sheep rightPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-36709877127612956172011-04-01T19:21:00.004-04:002011-04-01T19:27:29.368-04:00It's the little things in life....I have been so busy hanging up artwork that sometimes I miss the little things... One of my sweet co-workers said to me look at the floor! It was so fun to see these cute fish shadows swimming down the hallway floor. It brought such a smile to her and to me that every time I walk down that hallway I just smile!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-83921003852469802162011-03-27T14:08:00.004-04:002011-03-27T14:43:08.124-04:00Picasso CatsI needed a one day project to complete the Picasso Unit that my 4th graders were working on and this was it. After looking at Picasso"s Cat and Bird students used pencils to draw out the basic shapes of a cat. Next, I gave them various tempera colors: brown, olive, gray, white and black, to paint large brushstrokes in the body and face. Details such as eyes, whiskers, claws were added next then Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-14474946035528069622011-03-26T17:20:00.002-04:002011-03-26T17:23:32.713-04:00March is Youth Art Month and Our Fine Arts FestivalFinally, my 1st grader can help with the matting of projects! Yippee! Now they are drying on the floor in the basement. Just thought I would share my excitement with you! Cheers!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-38795841400455041242011-03-20T19:45:00.003-04:002011-03-20T19:51:09.925-04:00Happy Spring!Oh Happy Day! Hello Spring, Good bye Winter! This winter was a rough one!I hoped everyone had a wonder Spring Equinox. We stand eggs up on end every year. Family Tradition-It started with my Grandma and I still do it many years later! My little 4 year old pointing to the spring egg!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-53305126122454046692011-03-18T19:18:00.008-04:002011-03-18T19:30:23.129-04:00Picasso's GuitarsAnother Art Club Project! I am just loving all these cool guitars.Our inspiration....Students drew the guitars- No tracers- on corrugated paper, cut out shape then added cardboard necks with jute strings with toilet paper tube holding the strings up and with some funky oil pastels designs and buttons to complete the look. These kids really let there hair down at 8:15 in the morning! Groovy Man....Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-80006036394530261472011-03-16T07:22:00.004-04:002011-03-16T16:57:03.418-04:00Recycled BoatsHave you ever had stuff you know you could use for an art project and they have been hanging around for years?Well, I have my son's jeans( you know the ones that all the knees are torn out and you can only make so many cut off shorts! lol)My art club students had various choices of recycled matter to use. Strips of old paper, painted lamination, fleece scraps, and of course old jeans.Day One 1. Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-83918842589116531062011-03-12T08:33:00.005-05:002011-03-12T09:26:51.108-05:00Geometric Boats at SunriseWho doesn't love a spring sunrise? My 2nd graders created analogous skies while painting rising suns on a horizon line. We used liquid watercolors because they have such a vivid hue. We looked at various shapes to create boats: crescent, rectangle, trapezoid, triangles. Once the paintings were dried we added the boats and used oil pastels for patterned waves.Day 1 1. Students looked at the color Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-80409887370553648702011-03-08T20:22:00.011-05:002011-03-08T20:58:32.940-05:00We all live in a yellow submarine .. or a blue or pink!As we continue our unit on "Under the Sea with Picasso and Me" 3rd grade students created these fantastic submarines.First, students looked at shapes that form a sub. Oval and Semi-circle.We used small paper plates to create the curved edge of the oval. Cut out then added a semi circle top. Just add a small line of glue to hold the top in place.Next, students added the decorations on their Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-28493998394145312602011-02-26T20:19:00.002-05:002011-02-26T20:26:10.106-05:00Painted Paper On Facebook!Hey Guys! To better communicate with followers, Painted Paper is now on Facebook. Want more photos? Quicker feedback to questions? Hit the Like button and updates will appear on your facebook page. Enjoy Painting!LauraPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-58887487165732827382011-02-24T07:28:00.005-05:002011-02-24T07:51:19.217-05:00Whoooo is Picasso?Our Inspiration:We are really enjoying the artist Pablo Picasso and all his fab artworks. One thing he did was create various birds and owl pieces.In one of my 3rd grade classes, Students created their abstract owls. Some made their project more realistic while others really went to the extreme pattern! These were done in a 40 minute class period.Vocabulary: Lines, A B Pattern, Symmetry, Fold, Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-38391748481613743432011-02-23T07:15:00.004-05:002011-02-23T07:18:38.550-05:00Stylish Blog Award from Kid's Artist. Thank you!7 Things About Me1. I went to a private school and never had any elementary, middle school, or high school art until I started college.2. I have 2 zany kids who keep me on my toes all the time!3. I love to travel but since the kids are little have not done much. My husband and I used to travel out west with no plans the best way to travel!4. I have been to Russia several times. Just love the areaPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-79264604126968249752011-02-21T08:42:00.005-05:002011-02-21T09:08:51.903-05:00Picasso's Still LifeInspired by various Picasso's Still Lifes ? This project adds many art concepts together. 5th grade level. 40 minute classesVocabulary:Collage, Overlapping, Highlight, Shading, Crosshatching, Line, Symmetry, Week OneStudents will 1. Pick 2 various printed paper for wallpaper, glue down to background2. Create a symmetrical wacky table out of black construction paper. Glue down3 Paint with vivid Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-7668905759999827542011-02-18T19:01:00.005-05:002011-02-18T19:37:52.625-05:00Under the Sea with Picasso and Me- OctopusAnother fun sea creature for our Under the Sea Mural.Week One Vocabulary: Tint, Shade, StampingStudents used sponges to paint paper with tints and shades of purple and magenta. Let Dry.Week TwoStudents used tracers to create the tentacles of their Octopus. They then chose from various body poses to trace and create their unique creature. To Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-46945651139490014122011-02-13T12:14:00.004-05:002011-02-13T12:26:13.616-05:00Mural making time!With all the delays from the bad weather and frigid temps we only see some classes for 15 minutes on delay days. Well that is just enough time for the 6th grade students to paint these murals with plants commonly found under the sea. 2nd grade projects were then added to the mural. These are just a start more to come! Supplies: Tempera paints and large brushes!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-29403375410583664922011-02-12T09:41:00.019-05:002011-02-12T13:32:27.499-05:00Stylish Blog Award from Fairy Dust Teaching. Thank you!Fairy Dust Teaching have so kindly awarded me with a Stylish Blogger Award. It was a great surprise for me and for thinking of me! http://fairydustteaching.blogspot.com/1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award. 2. Share 7 things about yourself.3. Award 10-15 recently discovered great bloggers.4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!7 Things About Me1. I Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-53098206305733201862011-02-10T18:30:00.008-05:002011-02-10T19:33:31.599-05:00Show us your room, cart or hallway!My art room, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.Paints!! , originally uploaded by paintedpaper.paint, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.Ok guys, SO it is really cold outside and there is not much to do, let's have some fun! Show us your classroom, any place where you get inspired or a special teaching area.In my classroom I call it our Investigation Area! This area contains a carpet, dry erasePaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-477268562539776582011-02-08T20:12:00.002-05:002011-02-08T20:14:24.788-05:00Boats on the Mediterranean SeaBoats on the Mediterranean Sea, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.Want a fun project to do in 40 minutes? Try these.1. Students folded a 12 x 18 paper in half, painted the sky and water with watercolors. Let Dry for about 4 minutes.2. Students then used tempera paints starting with the lightest colors then progressing to the darkest color to complete their steamships.3. Lastly, students folded Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-65927757557652430222011-02-07T18:01:00.006-05:002011-02-07T18:25:38.044-05:00Picasso's Weaving the Blues.....During Picasso's Blue Period, Pablo used various tints and shades of blue. Picasso painted with blue paint because his friend had died and he was deeply saddened. He also missed his home land of Spain. With all the blue he also enjoyed music. Many of his paintings, and collage projects have guitars and music in them. So why not incorporate the weaving of tints and shades along with sheet Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-62295924212392996302011-02-05T16:42:00.005-05:002011-02-05T16:52:15.186-05:00More Tints and Shades Hearts!I love seeing everyone's beautiful hearts. Here are some hearts I did with 2nd graders. Directions:1. Cut heart glue down.2. Paint symmetrical designs around hearts.3. Let dry then add oil pastels designs on top of painted designsMaterials: Pints, Reds and Purples12 x 12 construction paper11 x 11 construction paper6 x 6 construction paper for heartsbrushes tempera paintoil pastelsPs. My school Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-35364519217971361762011-01-31T19:04:00.016-05:002011-02-01T07:14:19.039-05:00Under the Sea with Picasso and Me- Turtles and Tints2nd grade students where introduced to painting with sponges. They used a circle shape sponge then painted on construction paper to give the illusion of the outer shell of the turtle. Students were also introduced to tints and shades. They loved the various shades the paint and sponge made. Day 1 -We painted paper with sponges and various shades of green paint. Supplies 12 x 12 green Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-91157170392825192182011-01-28T18:03:00.006-05:002011-01-28T18:25:36.126-05:00Picasso Seascapes4th grade students examined Picasso's paintings of the Mediterranean Sea. Pablo Picasso lived in the south of France and painted many different views of the beautiful sea. Students drew with pencils to sketch out their ideas, then painted with blue tempera paint and created various tints of blue as well. The students loved mixing their colors on the paper! After the students paintings were Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-48459159355809598452011-01-28T12:45:00.005-05:002011-01-28T15:08:51.061-05:00Picasso's LandscapePicasso's Landscape, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.4th grade studied various Picasso's Landscapes. Students created, in pencil, many of the characteristics found in his paintings. Wavy hills, buildings, fun trees were all added. After the students created their drawings they used tints and shades of green tempera paint to create vivid paintings. They also mixed new hues of green on their Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-55100036031971299392011-01-19T11:23:00.010-05:002011-01-19T12:00:58.365-05:00Picasso's Rose Period Hearts... love, love, loveRoses are red Picasso was blueWe are learning about Picasso and would like to show you!Students are creating projects based from Picasso's Rose Period. After Picasso painted with blue paint for 4 years he met a wonderful lady, fell in love and started using pinks, reds and roses! Students painted folded a large piece of paper, created half a heart, cut it out, traced and painted 18 x 24 sheets ofPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-36133460459124491162011-01-01T11:55:00.002-05:002011-01-01T20:02:30.865-05:00New blog for the new year.Welcome to new blog -my other passion is gardening. Just thought I post some tidbits of the other creative space I call home. Enjoy!http://thelittlegardenshed-paintedpaper.blogspot.com/Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-69427888521636376652010-12-31T09:21:00.003-05:002010-12-31T09:26:14.772-05:00Have a Cool Yule !Hopefully 2011 brings a wonderful happy, healthy and colorful New Year!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-24976646229077560502010-12-26T20:18:00.003-05:002010-12-26T20:21:34.868-05:00Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!May you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!From my home to yours!LauraPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-89761860317828645142010-12-10T18:36:00.002-05:002010-12-10T18:40:00.589-05:00German Houses in the WinterGerman Houses in the Winter, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.3rd grade students examined the various characteristics of the buildings in Germany. The students added the tudor trims, shutters that open, and fun window boxes and plants around the home.These houses are big,18 x 24 construction paper background, with large snow flakes and snow flurries sprayed on.Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-81597861945659135742010-12-05T16:09:00.001-05:002010-12-05T16:09:42.560-05:00Let's have a snow day!Let's have a snow day!, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.I don't know about you but I am sooo ready for a snow day. We have been teased by a flake or two but no heavy snow!So..... here's hoping for some white stuff to come around.I did this project with 2nd graders.First, we painted the sky with blue and greens. Lots of Swirls in the sky!Second, added snow with torn or cut paper.Then took oil Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-27330332826641365192010-11-21T15:09:00.005-05:002010-11-21T15:27:07.492-05:00Happy ThanksgivingI just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for what I have- my family, my co-workers and students, and for meeting such great people through the blogging world! Enjoy your holiday LauraBy the way our inspiration for these fun pumpkins is Polly Jones. She is a fabulous artist and I just love her work! Check out her blog http://pollyjones.blogspot.com/2010/10/8-Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-83089564184497300212010-11-14T08:51:00.009-05:002010-11-14T09:19:57.721-05:00Time to Sleep Tear BearNow that it is time for the snow to fly...We created these precious little bears with painted paper, inspired by the children's book Time to Sleep, written by author Denise Fleming. Day 1 After reading this delightful book, of all the animals in the forest getting ready for winter, we painted our paper. Student choose a dark brown or black 9 x 12 piece of paper and then dragged or smeared brown, Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-47794209915750022702010-11-06T19:34:00.002-04:002010-11-06T19:41:33.076-04:00A little bit of ChihulyAt our OAEA conference we took an awesome tour of the Franklin Park Conservatory. I loved all the works done by Dale Chihuly nestled among the beautiful plants. Here are some of my favorites.....Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-24030777784397102532010-11-03T07:54:00.003-04:002010-11-03T08:09:20.801-04:00Tibetan DoorsWe looked at various palaces in Tibet and how beautiful the designs were around the doors. The tassels on the door represented the different levels of Lamas who could enter the palace.Students folded construction paper in half, cut on the fold. Glued down the outer edge of door to make them "pop out." The students used scrap painted paper to created the door header and scroll work on top and Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-20330891538440142722010-11-02T06:08:00.008-04:002010-11-02T06:24:56.943-04:00Trash to TreasureEvery art teacher loves to find an awesome piece of junk and make it into treasure. Well, well look at what 2 wandering art teachers found on their way to the office....These heavy cardboard forms held chairs that were shipped to the middle school band room. So we dragged them to our rooms, and made buildings with added decorations inspired by India and Tibet.2nd graders sponged painted the base Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-13345236938152540072010-11-01T07:11:00.001-04:002010-11-01T07:13:05.094-04:00Dia de los Muertos-Day of the DeadReposted on Crafty CrowWe have been studying about Dia de los Muertos-Day of the Dead. The students just absolutely love this unit! We have been making all the items used to create an altar in one's home for the special day celebrated on November 1 and 2. In 5th grade, each student created their personal designs on paper skull, painted fun backgrounds and borders on construction paper then Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-14908895610309811872010-11-01T06:59:00.004-04:002010-11-01T16:58:39.845-04:00Blog AwardI was presented with a One of the Top Midwest Art Blog Award! It was a great surprised to find the award in my inbox! Thanks to all who visit my blog and I hope to produce many more fun art projects!Teacher Salary InfoPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-62337609393093800222010-10-28T06:54:00.004-04:002010-10-28T07:17:56.505-04:00Slippers of IndiaHandmade shoes, slippers and sandals are popular in Indian Bazaars. Traditional cobblers stitch the shoes using leather and fabric. These were created by 5th grade students using painted paper, metallic markers and yarn for tassels. Day 11. Students folded their painted paper, drew and cut out shoes on a fold, to create a symmetrical pair of slippers. (I had some patterns of shoes made if they Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-66964879198268444682010-10-26T06:34:00.012-04:002010-10-26T17:31:06.929-04:00Festive Elephants of IndiaIn 6th grade, we cover the art timeline and various cultures around the world. So with that being said we( My teaching buddy and I) had the students make festive elephants of India. Day 1The students first traced an elephant shape on one side (I had 8 tracers to choose from- all different poses) then they painted using black and white tempera paint and created a "texture" on their paper.Day 2We Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-53734654634094116582010-10-24T16:49:00.004-04:002010-10-24T17:09:23.046-04:00Boo! Happy Halloween!I am loving my new skulls. We are having so much fun decorating for the festive week to come! I usually post school projects but I'd thought I'd take a break and spread some Halloween cheer! Hope everyone enjoys their ghostly night!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-5464026888483000832010-10-24T16:16:00.001-04:002010-10-24T16:16:25.260-04:00Birch trees-Birch trees- 3rd, originally uploaded by paintedpaper.Just thought I would post one of my favorite projects for fall. This one is so easy and bright and cheerful. 1. Students dipped a piece of cardboard in paint than dragged the piece sideways to create the trunks.2. Students took analogous colors and painted the tops of the trees.3 Lastly, Students took a piece of chalk and shaded in the Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-39409557151781356492010-10-23T15:55:00.004-04:002010-10-23T16:09:58.044-04:00My special find...When I was browsing in the children's resale shop looking for some article of clothing for my 3 year daughter I stumbled across this... Can you believe someone would resell this beautiful jacket. It was made in Mexico and has all this hand stitching on it. I was wondering maybe Oaxaca area? Even my husband was excited about such a special find. We were wondering, who would sell this? you can tellPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-46003958791656498812010-10-22T11:49:00.001-04:002010-10-22T11:49:21.142-04:00Radial FlowersStudents created flowers inspired by the Fabric Designer Anna Maria Horner. 1st, they used painted paper and created a circle- circumference with 8 pieces of paper. They laid their pieces out in alternating colors and added a crescent shape to complete the flower. Lastly, they added pom-pons to the center and matted it to another sheet of construction paper. What a beautiful product and the math Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-57356293596252408712010-10-22T07:43:00.004-04:002010-10-22T08:02:08.262-04:00Monkey Temple in NepalAs we continue our study of the art of the Himalayan Mountains, we traveled north to Nepal. 3rd grade artists viewed various photos of holy monkeys found at the holy temple. Pilgrims visit the temple and the monkeys scatter around the site. Students used construction paper to create their monkeys, glued them in various positions then used oil pastels to make the texture of hair. During "free Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-17131320031584966142010-10-19T19:06:00.006-04:002010-10-19T19:28:01.861-04:00Groovy Trucks from IndiaOnce again, we recycled our "painting placemats" into another project. This time we looked at the vivid colors and wild patterns found on the trucks in India. Students cut the edges of a 12 x 18 painted paper and added various textures, patterns, and razzle dazzle to really pump up their trucks. On many of the trucks you will see "Horn please" just another design commonly found on vehicles in Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-46040156758796361842010-10-09T08:20:00.003-04:002010-10-09T08:34:46.173-04:00Pattern PaiselysA popular design found in the large country of India is paisleys. They are found on almost everything from fabrics to vehicles. We created these using analogous and monochromatic colors. First, students designed the patterns with pencils then added oil pastels, and paint. Students really enjoyed creating these wild and elaborate designs.Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-41275748737438380912010-10-01T18:33:00.005-04:002010-10-01T19:29:16.782-04:00Marigolds for saleIn India marigolds are always available. They are used for weddings, decorating homes, cars and even delivery trucks. They are placed in woven baskets and sold by vendors. Check out our version of our marigolds for sale. Students created a basket by weaving thin strips of paper, then cut and added a fringed piece of burlap. Students added painted paper flowers, cut around the edges to give the Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-1017129857220381792010-09-28T13:01:00.001-04:002010-09-28T17:59:21.306-04:00Landscapes of NepalNorth of India lies the wonderful little country of Nepal. It is located in the Himalayan mountains and boast beautiful landscapes. We looked at various photos of the landscapes and created our own versions. More details will be add using oil pastels and of course paintedpaper! Just tempting your tastebuds for more to come. Enjoy!Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-69351408541935782962010-09-25T19:18:00.006-04:002010-09-25T20:22:32.546-04:00Little hand flowersI saw this project over at another blog.http://nurturestore.co.uk/handprint-sunflowers. I loved it so much but wanted to bring in the colors of India. I love the idea of children's handprints or tracing their precious hands. (Those of you who have children in your life, a child's hands strikes a special chord to your heart.) It to me is the ultimate in primary art. My students who made these Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-85648142515759754402010-09-25T09:15:00.003-04:002010-09-25T09:34:21.999-04:00Dhurrie RugsDon't you just love the crazy patterns on these! I loved this project because it is a great intro to the world of lines. How many different lines can you create? We talked about zig-zag, wavy, straight, thick, thin, dashed, dotted just to name a few. 1. The students used a 9 x 18 piece of paper and glued down 2 vertical 12 inch strips. 2. They then used 5-9 inch strips, some painted some colored Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-11113398630391916852010-09-23T19:26:00.004-04:002010-09-23T19:43:24.281-04:00Razzle Dazzle CamelsCan you say pattern? Check out these fun camels that my 4th graders created. The kids loved creating these wacky, wild guys with patterns in the background and on the border. This project took 2 class periods one for the patterns and one for the excitement and selection of the razzle-dazzle items. Sequins were sparkling, large rhinestones and ribbons were available. Wiggle eyes with lashes were Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-87690323956338604652010-09-19T19:33:00.003-04:002010-09-19T19:47:01.221-04:00new aprons for a new yearAfter many of my clothes had paint spilled on them I started wearing canvas aprons. Let’s just say 15 years later (my first apron was free with a photo of an egg on it), I have purchased some beautiful aprons from an awesome designer, Anna Maria Horner. I purchased one for everyday. I am styling these beautiful aprons everyday. The kids love them and I am giddy with delight every time I put one Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-39099413084229336282010-09-08T19:34:00.004-04:002010-09-08T20:00:21.043-04:00Welcome Back to School 2010.....Pencils sharpened, seating charts are done paint brushes ready welcome to the new school year! Our unit this quarter is The Art of the Himalayas As you can tell by the photo, I am gathering much info for our first part of the unit- INDIA. We will be creating fun and colorful projects inspired by the beautiful colors of India - paisleys and patterns, flowers and vines to name a few. So stay Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-3600030521118040332010-05-25T11:04:00.002-04:002010-05-25T11:07:38.578-04:00ROY G BIVWhat a fun way to teach the color wheel! My son did a project something like this in his K class. I changed it a little and had the 2nd graders create rainbows. We also talked about how a rainbow is made an added painted paper rain clouds and suns. They were hit with the students.Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-85437516275749636992010-05-21T14:42:00.008-04:002010-05-21T17:18:24.989-04:00Monochromatic Monkeying Around...3rd Graders created these wild monkeys for our Art Show. They are wild and crazy just like my 3rd graders :) 1st they took 3 sheets of 12 x18 brown paper and folded them into long strips. Then, glued down on a paper bag.2nd, they added the face, (the shape of a peanut), glued on top of a 6 x 9 piece of construction paper. Students then added facial features-eyes, nose, mouth, Lastly, students Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-51266603169762515482010-05-19T09:02:00.004-04:002010-05-19T09:08:58.516-04:00More VanGoghsHere are some more awesome paintings by my 4th graders. I just love everyone of them! (all 125)Paintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990413224551907033.post-81266911872089549762010-05-11T18:22:00.002-04:002010-05-11T18:33:59.380-04:00Van Gogh Wheat Fields4th graders created beautiful landscapes with tempera paints and oil pastels. First, students used a larger brush to paint a base layer of paint. 2nd, the students created movement with a small paint brush and small brushstrokes. Just like Van Gogh, students add small lines to their shapes. Lastly, students created more texture on the paintings with a 3rd layer using various oil pastels. StudentsPaintedpaperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600475537002937461noreply@blogger.com3