Elementary Art with Miriam Cutelis

12/8/09

Watercolor with the 4th Graders

With the 4th grade class I've begun working in watercolors. We began by putting in large shapes of color to represent the general shape of the animal we were painting and today we added details using a small brushe. When people begin painting they often paint like they would draw and they rush to add the details in at the same time as they do their shapes. This does not help create a very successful painting. I did not capture any of the paintings on camera, but will post some tomorrow. but I am warning you...the results are stunning.

this is a great video about details.....

this one shows how she puts down the large shapes down first.

this shows the exact technique I was teaching the kids in class.

12/7/09

call for shelves

Do you have an old shelf you no longer need? Don't put it out on the curb, donate it to the art room. For all who have been in the art room lately have you felt a bit claustrophobic? I am running out of shelf space and am in desperate need of shelves. I do not need a new one...for it will be stained with paint in less than a week. If you have a shelf you no longer need and can drop it off at school.....I'd really love to have it. I will remove this post once I have the amount I need

12/5/09

Art Show Pictures!

Dear Wonderful Families,

I had a great time at the art show. It was more fun than some adult art shows I've been to. If you want JPG files of any pictures of yourselves please e-mail me and I'd be glad to send you the file. Enjoy!