Art Rocks!

I love this lesson as it touches on many subjects that I enjoy (fall leaf colors, repetition, warm/cool colors and resist). Last year, we wo...

I LOVE the wonderfully executed water and the focus on the subject. Last month, my third graders and I discussed the paintings of Americ...

Third grade is finishing up resist paintings of leaves. We discussed warm/cool colors, line, repetition, contour lines and fall leaf colors...

Yesterday, November 14, my final group of third graders finished their moonlit pumpkins. We started this project last month. Unfortunately, ...

My students frequently draw me things and I am always touched by this. It's Teacher Appreciation week and I was especially grateful t...

Way to Go!!! Each of my third graders created one of their most amazing art pieces of the year in this project. We learned SO much about tou...

Some projects are meant to be. My most recent Parade of Artists assembly was definitely in the stars. Talking with Mr. Kirwan, our wond...

One of my very favorite Van Gogh paintings is 'Almond Branches'. The painting was a gift for his Nephew. I just love the thought of...

Tomorrow, we're getting set to complete (or almost complete) our Native American Chief portraits in my 3 Machado group with my other 3rd...

Van Gogh is my favorite painter and one of my very favorite artists. My 3rd graders put in major work to create broken lines showing express...

My third graders are finishing up their Monster Mama portraits and did a nice job. For a better description, please click on the original po...

See yesterday's post below or by clicking here Frankenstein Monster hanging in the art room window. Rory Mahon speed drying his...

Aren't we lucky??! 3rd graders in my 3W class are in for a treat tomorrow. Artist, Rory Mahon will be teaching students how to create s...