Category Archives: Elements Book

Getting Ready for the new year!

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Cynthia

In 6th grade art we will study the elements of ART including COLOR! Click to see a bigger view of these great color wheel ideas. Including fabric, CANDY, rocks and natural items, yarn, paint, the computer, pencils, shoes and dolls. … Continue reading →

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The Elements Art Book

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Cynthia

The Elements Art Book is a way for students to learn and demonstrate the Elements of Art as well as have a wonderful keepsake of their work. Each element is individually taught with some textbook, video and discussion work and … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic Object Painting

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Cynthia

5735 To prep this assignment, you will need bins of objects for each table. For management purposes it is best if each table has the same items, so that students do not wander to other tables looking for something. Have … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic Portrait Painting

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Cynthia

5931 To prep this assignment, You will want to take digital pictures of your students and then adjust them in Adobe Photoshop Elements. I include this in my digital lessons and have all students do this assignment. Print them out … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic Still-life Painting Collage

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Cynthia

 5935 A version of this assignment is demonstrated on this video. Using tempera paints in only black and white, have the students mix and paint 5 different pieces of paper with 5 different values. After they dry they are cut … Continue reading →

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