Paul Klee Cubist Fish

Students in grades 1 & 2 created these colourful cubist fish inspired by the work of Paul Klee. Students have been learning colour theory this term and learned about warm and cool colours. Students were asked to colour their fish with warm colours, and the background with cool colours.

We looked at the work of Paul Klee, in particular his painting ‘Sinbad the Sailor’, which features a fish just like these. Students completed a directed line drawing of a fish and added colour with poster paints. They used an oil pastel resist technique in the background to add lines and patterns. We love how unique each fish is!

Crazy Hair Line Portraits

Students in the senior grades have been learning about the elements of art this term. We began the term by focusing on the element of line, and how it is used in artworks. We looked at different ways of using patterns and lines to create interesting pieces of art, and experimented with ways of weaving lines and patterns together.

Students were shown how to draw a simple portrait and were asked to apply their knowledge of line to create character with crazy hair. Students were given time to practice sketching in their visual diaries before working on their final piece. Students used various tools such as pencils, fine liners, sharpies, and textas to create these stunning black and white portraits. We are absolutely amazed with the results! Students were meticulous in their efforts on these pieces and should be very proud. 

Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly

As part of their unit of study on ‘Bushrangers’, students in grades 3 and 4 have been learning about the work of Sidney Nolan in art. Sidney Nolan was a famous Australian artist best known for his series of paintings featuring the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly. Students studied landscape paintings and drawings earlier in the term and learned techniques for creating a landscape.

We looked at the work of Sidney Nolan and discussed his Ned Kelly series. Students were then asked to paint a typical Australian landscape in the style of Nolan’s paintings. Once dry, students added Ned Kelly as the main subject, typically seen riding his horse in the Australian outback. Students experimented with colour blending and various painting techniques to create their background and main subject. The results are very impressive!

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.

Christmas 2013

For those of you who may have missed out on seeing our beautiful Christmas displays last term, here are some examples of what the students created. Included here are reindeer pegs, patterned paper wreaths, natural wreaths and yarn stars. What a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year with students from P-3!

Welcome Back!

I'd like to extend a warm welcome back to parents, students and families for another exciting new year at Kerrimuir Primary School. I am very much looking forward to Term 1 and meeting some new students in the art room. 

This year I will be teaching the whole school Visual Art program from P-6. This will be a wonderful new experience and I hope to inspire creativity and enthusiasm in all of my students, as well as a love and appreciation of art. Please check this blog throughout the year for photos and updates on everything happening in our Visual Art program. 

Have a lovely week,

Emma-Jane