Child as Artist

Saturday, March 21, 2015

E3/4/5: Artist Studio Dioramas

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My older elementary students are constructing miniature studios for specific artists. Can you guess the artist above?   Can you ...
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Monday, March 16, 2015

E3- Vases in Charcoal

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The students in my drawing class are learning about value and shadows. I set up a super simple still life of a white vase with a l...
Thursday, February 26, 2015

E3/4/5: Printmaking

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So, I took a big risk and had my students begin this lesson by using actual linoleum cutters and cut actual linoleum. I sh...
Thursday, February 19, 2015

E2 Channels Calder

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  Whale  Fish Bird Owl Second graders sculpted animals out of wire after looking at Alexander Calder's work an...
Thursday, February 12, 2015

Second Grade's Starry Night

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                                      Second graders painted a master study of Van Gogh's Starry Night. We first...
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Third/Fourth/Fifth grade: Doodle Paintings

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Winterlight I've been a long time admirer of Courtney Autumn Martin's dreamy Doodle Paintings ever ...
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First Grade: Sunflowers Inspired by Van Gogh

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First graders learned about Post Impressionist Vincent van Gogh and drew sunflowers inspired by his painting, making sure to ...
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Ruth Lee
Hello! Welcome to my blog! I'm an art teacher at Manhattan Academy in Manhattan Beach, CA. My students range from pre-school through 5th grade. When I'm not teaching art, I'm having fun with my husband and toddler girl, and working on a children's book.
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