6th Grade Color Study

6th grade students mixed primary, secondary, and intermediate colors and cut them out to create designs.  They placed the colors in a labeled color wheel and learned about the color schemes. 

8th Grade Pop Art Characters

8th graders painted characters that emulate the styles of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. 

8th Grade Cardboard Shoes

8th graders created life size shoes out of recycled cardboard boxes and paint. 

8th Grade Still Life Games

Instead of 8th graders painting a bunch of boring vases, fruits, and flowers, I put board games out on the tables.  They painted the games while they closely observed the details. 

8th Grade Henna Hands

8th Graders used paint to create images of henna design. 

8th Grade Robert Indiana Prints

8th graders created typography prints with paint, paper, and cardboard.  Inspired by artist Robert Indiana. 

8th Grade Cassone Project

8th graders learned about Italian Cassones (hope chests) and create their own miniature versions.  They used collage and assemblage elements.