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
