Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Organic Shape Paintings


Third grade artists are working on a big collaborative project.  We have been inspired by the work of Elizabeth Murray.  We noticed how large, organic shapes make up her work.  Some of us were reminded of graffiti art, while others saw things from everyday life.  We made our own organic shapes and learned about making tints.  A tint is made when you add white to a color.  The next step is adding in lines and patterns to create a visual rhythm. We learned about how to use the color wheel to choose colors that will POP!  Here is some work in progress. Check back soon to see how all of the parts come together!


9 comments:

  1. Thanks Malaysia!
    I am glad that you are checking out the Studio blog.
    See you Monday!
    Love,
    Ms Kimball

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  2. Thanks Ms.Kimball!
    I had fun making a pot out of clay on Friday.
    Thank you for responding back.
    Love,
    Malaysia

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  3. Ms. Kimball,

    These paintings are the coolest, and look so pretty hanging in the halls !

    Mr.C

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  4. Hi Mr.c
    How are you doing i am glad you love all paintings guess what i love it to.

    Have great day,
    Maya

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  5. Hi Maya !

    I'm doing great thanks, I hope you are having a nice Thanksgiving. Are any of the pictures above yours? They're so cool!

    Mr. C

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  6. Hello Mr.C
    Thanks i am having a great thanksgiving!
    No those are not my pictures above Ms.Kimball put those pictures up!
    To your friend,
    Maya

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  7. Hello MK,
    I want to do the oraganic shape paintings too!
    Great!
    See u On Friday

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  8. I just absolutely love this lesson! Can't wait to try it out with my kiddos!

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