Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Parent Teacher Conference
Parent teacher conferences are coming up. If you would like to meet with me to discuss your students progress in my class please email me: bvoron@archwaylincoln.org.
Friday, September 23, 2016
5th Grade: Geometric vs. Organic Shapes
In 5th Grade at the start of the year we reviewed the Elements of Art and took a special look at shape. We learned that shape is a flat enclosed area that is 2-D (length, width) and can be geometric or organic.
For this project we sectioned off a square piece of drawing paper and divided it into 4 sections. They practiced geometric shapes and lines in the two boxes across from each other on the paper and organic shapes and lines on the opposite boxes. I challenged students to use pen instead of pencil for this project because it helps them to practice making strong, confident, and beautiful lines. Not having the ability to erase away a mistake was uncomfortable at first for these little artists, but they soon got the hang of it and grew to enjoy it and excel at it. You should be very proud. Here are some examples of exceptional work:
For this project we sectioned off a square piece of drawing paper and divided it into 4 sections. They practiced geometric shapes and lines in the two boxes across from each other on the paper and organic shapes and lines on the opposite boxes. I challenged students to use pen instead of pencil for this project because it helps them to practice making strong, confident, and beautiful lines. Not having the ability to erase away a mistake was uncomfortable at first for these little artists, but they soon got the hang of it and grew to enjoy it and excel at it. You should be very proud. Here are some examples of exceptional work:
4th Grade: Can I Touch? Textures Hand
At the start of the year 4th Grade students reviewed the Elements of Art and learned more in depth about line, shape, and texture. I challenged students to use pen instead of pencil for this project because it helps them to practice making strong, confident, and beautiful lines. Not having the ability to erase away a mistake was uncomfortable at first for these little artists, but they soon got the hang of it and grew to enjoy it and excel at it. You should be very proud.
Students started out by tracing their hand on a paper and then dividing the hand into more manageable sections. After a few worksheets practicing various textures, the students began to fill in each section with a different designs and patterns. The results were so lovely and just as unique as the hand that created them! Here are some examples of exceptional work:
Students started out by tracing their hand on a paper and then dividing the hand into more manageable sections. After a few worksheets practicing various textures, the students began to fill in each section with a different designs and patterns. The results were so lovely and just as unique as the hand that created them! Here are some examples of exceptional work:
Monday, September 12, 2016
Welcome!
Hello Archway Lincoln Families!
Welcome to Archway Lincoln's Art blog! Here I will be posting monthly updates of the wonderful progress your little artists will make in my classroom. My name is Ms. Voron and I am thrilled to be here teaching 4th and 5th grade studio art. Before I came to Archway Lincoln, I was working as a freelance photographer, graphic designer, and artist. You can see some examples of my work on my website at www.voronaesthetics.com.
The theme of the year can be summed up beautifully in this quote by famous early 20th century French painter Henri Matisse, "Creativity takes courage." In the classroom we have had rich discussions about the meaning of this quote. Students are asking themselves questions like: Why would it take courage to make a work of art? What does it mean to be brave when being creative? How could it be scary or challenging to be creative? How can I practice courage in the class room? The answers I am getting are simple, beautiful, and sweet. Students have discovered that it can be scary to make art because sometimes we are afraid of what others will think of what we made. We are learning that it takes time and practice to build up skill and understanding in art, and that we should be understanding and encouraging to each other along the way.
NOTE** If you have not already done so, please purchase for your student a proper sketchbook (50-100 page, 8.5x11in minimum). Sketchbooks are an extremely important part of an everyday art class. I still have a few students using small notebooks with lined paper, which makes doing certain projects very difficult. You can buy a simple sketchbook at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joans, Walmart, Target, any art store (Dick Blick's Art Materials and Jerry's Artarama in Tempe).
I am so excited to have begun this journey with these little artists and I look forward to a great year together!
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions: bvoron@archwaylincoln.com
Sincerely,
Ms. Voron
Personal Website: www.voronaesthetics.com
Welcome to Archway Lincoln's Art blog! Here I will be posting monthly updates of the wonderful progress your little artists will make in my classroom. My name is Ms. Voron and I am thrilled to be here teaching 4th and 5th grade studio art. Before I came to Archway Lincoln, I was working as a freelance photographer, graphic designer, and artist. You can see some examples of my work on my website at www.voronaesthetics.com.
The theme of the year can be summed up beautifully in this quote by famous early 20th century French painter Henri Matisse, "Creativity takes courage." In the classroom we have had rich discussions about the meaning of this quote. Students are asking themselves questions like: Why would it take courage to make a work of art? What does it mean to be brave when being creative? How could it be scary or challenging to be creative? How can I practice courage in the class room? The answers I am getting are simple, beautiful, and sweet. Students have discovered that it can be scary to make art because sometimes we are afraid of what others will think of what we made. We are learning that it takes time and practice to build up skill and understanding in art, and that we should be understanding and encouraging to each other along the way.
NOTE** If you have not already done so, please purchase for your student a proper sketchbook (50-100 page, 8.5x11in minimum). Sketchbooks are an extremely important part of an everyday art class. I still have a few students using small notebooks with lined paper, which makes doing certain projects very difficult. You can buy a simple sketchbook at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joans, Walmart, Target, any art store (Dick Blick's Art Materials and Jerry's Artarama in Tempe).
I am so excited to have begun this journey with these little artists and I look forward to a great year together!
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions: bvoron@archwaylincoln.com
Sincerely,
Ms. Voron
Personal Website: www.voronaesthetics.com
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