We Heart Art!

Students in grades 1 & 2 have been learning colour theory this term. Students have learned the primary and secondary colours, and colour mixing techniques. These artworks were created using oil pastels and watercolour paints as part of a special Valentine’s Day celebration. Students learned about complementary colours on the colour wheel and were encouraged to apply their knowledge of colour theory in their work. Warm and cool colours, as well as complementary colours were all carefully considered in their work. Students looked at artworks by Jim Dine, an artist known for his colourful paintings of hearts as inspiration for these pieces. A fantastic effort by all students!

The Colour Wheel

Students in grades 1 and 2 have been learning colour theory in art this term. Last week we looked at the colour wheel and learned the primary colours (blue, red, yellow) and the secondary colours (orange, purple, green). We talked about colours all around us, colours in nature, as well as warm and cool colours. There's so much to learn about colour! Students were each given their own colour wheel and practised colour mixing using play dough. It was great to see their excitement and wonder when a new colour appeared just like magic in their fingers! This was a fantastic tactile activity that enforced the students' knowledge of colour and how it can be applied in their art.