Last class I introduced students to an artist who is also new to me, Geoff Slater. I read about his work and was so excited to take his unique approach and share it with the second graders. Geoff Slater creates beautifully colored and intricate paintings using one continuous line. I had students read Geoff's artist statement, where he explains that a line is the most basic element of art and it also connects people, places and ideas. His line changes in thickness and color to make up one final composition. We are trying a much simpler version of Geoff's work by choosing one object to draw (no background). Students started with an outline and filled in the space with one winding line until their piece was complete. In order to plan for the complex color changes Geoff does naturally, I had students trace over their pencil with colored pencil so they know what colors to use when painting during their next class.
Check out Geoff's work at www.geoffslater.com www.geoffslater.com/ Last week the second graders learned about the unique glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly. They watched a video of Dale sculpting and dying glass and turning individual pieces into a larger organic form. They were really excited to see his work because they saw one of his sculptures earlier this year on a filed trip :)
The students used markers to draw designs on coffee filters which I later sprayed with liquid starch as they sat over a cup for support.. The results are amazing! Students kept one (or a few) for themselves and some students donated their work to create a collaborative sculpture for the school musical. |
Archives
May 2017
Categories |