6/2 Summer Sketchbook

Hello Artists,

As we finish up the school year and head into summer this is the good time to create a summer journal. It's a great way to continue to be creative and to help document your summer in an artful way! You can reuse a journal or sketchbook that you already have or create your own with simple materials found around your house like recycled materials, newspapers, cardboard, duct tape, folders and so much more.

Give your journal a personal touch by decorating the cover with images and colors that you enjoy. Below are a few journal prompts to help you get started.

Draw a recipe!

Share something about yourself.

Create sun doodles!

Draw your favorite summer treat!

Make a summer bucket list.

Create a summer themed collage.

Wishing you all a summer filled with so much laughter, joy, creativity and love.

💜

Melissa

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1/13 Art K-2

Hello Artists, Last week we started our snowman project by drawing a worm's perspective of a snowman, just a reminder this means we are drawing a snowman how a worm might see it. This week we will add color to the snowman and create a winter sky using watercolors. Supplies: -snowman drawing -crayons or oil pastels -watercolor paints -paint brush -water cup Instructions: Watch the video above and work along with me to add color, snow and a winter sky to your snowman drawing. I can't wait to see what you create! 💜 Melissa

4/21 Art K-2

Hello Artists, This week we will finish our poppy art inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. Today we are adding the wonderful details that we would see when we look close up at the flower, just like Georgia would. Take a look at the photos below of Georgia's poppy painting and a real poppy before we get started. Poppy Instructions (SafeShare link) Supplies: -flower shape (from last week) -black oil pastel -green construction paper -school glue -scissors -green crayon or marker Instructions: Today we will add the final touches to our poppy art. Gather your supplies and work along with me as you watch the video. *Attention grown-ups: Please email a photo of your students finished artwork to me at melissaallen@thecottonwoodschool.org in order for it to be included in the spring virtual art show. I can't wait to see what you create! 💜 Melissa

5/26 1st and 2nd Grade

Hello 1st and 2nd Graders, Last week we started our salmon project by painting the cardboard cutouts. Today we will add some final details to complete your artwork. Salmon pt2 (SafeShare link) Supplies: -cardboard salmon cutout -black and white oil pastel or crayon -school glue -googly eye Instructions: Today you will be adding the last details to your spawning salmon. You can use crayons or oil pastels (from previous lessons) to work today. You should also find a large googly eye in your art kit that you will add using school glue. Watch the video above for more details. I can't wait to see what you create! 💜 Melissa

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