E3/4/5: Artist Studio Dioramas

My older elementary students are constructing miniature studios for specific artists. Can you guess the artist above?

 

Can you see the resemblance to Keith Haring's studio? This was made by a third grader! 

A fifth grader's interpretation of Georgia O'Keeffe's peaceful and minimalist studio below.

A work-in-progress of Van Gogh's bedroom based on his painting.

Second Grade's Starry Night

                                     

Second graders painted a master study of Van Gogh's Starry Night. We first analyzed his thick use of paint and expressive brushstrokes that seem to swirl and dance around the picture. They looked carefully at his painting and tried to replicate his vibrant blues and yellows and greens.  We listened to Don McLean's Starry Starry Night while painting and Josh Groban's rendition. I'm such a sap! Above is my Van Gogh bulletin board along with first grade's Sunflowers that you can see here.  What a beautiful mind Van Gogh had to paint this scene, and to think he considered it a failure! 

First Grade: Sunflowers Inspired by Van Gogh

First graders learned about Post Impressionist Vincent van Gogh and drew sunflowers inspired by his painting, making sure to layer their oil pastels to get a thick, rich color that characterizes van Gogh's work. I set up vases with sunflowers at each table so students could have a real reference.