Abstract Expressionism with cupcakes! Grades 7/8 last class party

The kids learned about Action Painting in the style of Jackson Pollack through cupcake decorating! Each mixed their own platte, and then whipped the icing at cupcakes placed on the ground.

Wool Dying/ Felting with grades 7/8 at Jesse Ketchum.

The kids first created their colour palette by dying the wool with cool-aid.

Space shelter display for Art Night at Clinton Elementary

Book making with Grade 3's, Clinton Elementary

The kids each hand dyed their covers. Next week we'll be filling the pages to make graphic novels!

Space Camp, by Orson, Achilles and me!

The doors are located on the roof, because aliens are afraid of heights.

Book Binding, by Lexah from Jesse Ketchum, 8 week mixed media course

Self Portraits by grades 7/8 at Jesse Ketchum, 8 week mixed media course

Using the principals of gestault, the students created self portraits with ink and gouache.

Architecture Project, Clinton Elementary grade 3

The kids were given balsa wood, wire, aluminium tape, glue guns, and the above brief! It was so much fun.

The S.S Delvo- by Ryan, Grade 3

The fact that the title says Delvo, rather than Devil, the crude drawing on school stationary paper: this image sends a very funny message of sly rebellion. I think its brilliantly executed!

Imaginary animals by grades 2&3, Clinton Elementary

This was my favorite class project yet. The finished images are so creative and you can really feel how much fun the kids had. I am especially impressed by the natural ability kids have to create dynamic layouts and compositions with type and imagery.
 

Self-Portraits by Grades 2 & 3, Clinton Elementary.

This project consisted of two parts: studying the facial proportions with mirrors and sketch paper, and transfering the drawing onto watercolour paper for a final in oil pastel/ watercolour.

Vivien's eye and tree, age 11

styrofoam transfer

**Special Feature*** A christmas card, by Luca. Gr 5, Clinton Elementary

Luca is in my wednesday class at Clinton Elementary. He's one of those kids that launches into a project with wit, bang-on composition and great colours from the get go. I immediately loved his sketch for the christmas card when he showed it to me, and am thrilled with the final print. There are so many great things about this piece. What I love most is how the quick, clever concept is reflected in the craftsmanship. The simplicity of the line, the expressions, and the graphic elements, all fit purposely and perfectly in your execution.
Good job Luca!
concept sketch final print

Wax printmaking workshop, Jesse Ketchum Elementary- gr 7/8

Grade 5/6 Clinton Elementary

Ink and Gouache subtractive method. Exercise in positive and negative space.

Ozzie's skyscraper and chimney

Wax Transfer

Orson and Achilles' interpretation of "The Lorax," by Dr. Seuss

Eva's Dragon

Eva colours in the sky around the clouds. I love that she left some of the scales uncoloured!

Orson's Space Trees

wire, paper, clay. The black is space, the white are stars, and in the middle, beautiful trees!

Achilles' tree

Achilles explains his design choices: the clay covering the mid section of the tree is to protect ones hands from getting poked by the wire underneath. Safety first! I love that he considers how sculptures will be played with by the audience!