Mind Body & art studio |
Art class begins with paper and pencil drawing no markers or crayons in fact, I do not offer crayons. I emphasis how drawing exercise the right side of the brain. I will create a Still Life centered on the table each week it's always different anything from a potted plant to seashells or basket of fruit. At times I will emulate a painting of a Master painting Example: Vincent Van Gogh "Still Life with Apples"
Next come the inspiration time I will say to the children "what inspires you?" maybe you had a dream or you saw something on the way to School that inspired you and of course the look through the art books. I follow up each week telling the children if you have something at home to bring to class (no toys). Next the children set up for painting gathering their materials paints, pastels, charcoal, colored pencils and putting art smocks on.
This all takes time I emphasis the importance of being patient. If a child is inspired by a Master painting I will set up a easel in front of them with the painting. Next I ring the chimes tell the children to take a deep breath and to take their time as they listen to classical music.
Master Artists are always introduced I teach the children the early works of the Renaissance to Impressionism, Surrealism to Abstract Expression. Our most popular Masters are Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse and Claude Monet. We discuss what each painting means to them. I'll ask the children what do you think the artist was trying to convey, this allows the child to ponder their thought.
When weather permits I take the students outside to draw and observe nature. I tell the children to use your artist eye, means take the time to notice everything around you.
Next come the inspiration time I will say to the children "what inspires you?" maybe you had a dream or you saw something on the way to School that inspired you and of course the look through the art books. I follow up each week telling the children if you have something at home to bring to class (no toys). Next the children set up for painting gathering their materials paints, pastels, charcoal, colored pencils and putting art smocks on.
This all takes time I emphasis the importance of being patient. If a child is inspired by a Master painting I will set up a easel in front of them with the painting. Next I ring the chimes tell the children to take a deep breath and to take their time as they listen to classical music.
Master Artists are always introduced I teach the children the early works of the Renaissance to Impressionism, Surrealism to Abstract Expression. Our most popular Masters are Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse and Claude Monet. We discuss what each painting means to them. I'll ask the children what do you think the artist was trying to convey, this allows the child to ponder their thought.
When weather permits I take the students outside to draw and observe nature. I tell the children to use your artist eye, means take the time to notice everything around you.
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