Art with ana.mei

Art Post Photo dump. I never know why I’m so hard on myself as an art teacher. I worry constantly the kids are bored, or not understanding concepts, or not producing enough work. This year I’ve been focusing on a more emergent curriculum, listening to their interests, allowing their input and putting it into production, as well as introducing them to more process art.
One month in and they’ve done some exciting work. It’s a great crew of kiddos this year. They are a ton of fun.

K-3rd works: Hot Dogs Cool cats, Roll A Bug, Abstract Window Boxes
4th-5th, Monochromatic Wood Sculptures demonstrating repitition, pattern, movement, and balance
5th-8th
Alcohol Ink Exploration, Alcohol ink Shadow Transparencies

5th-8th grade students were asked to create either a protest or inspiring art piece using their favorite quotes or verse of their own. I'm so pleased with all their work. Their pieces are quite visceral and mature in thought. Food for thought and hope for the future. Love these gals.

We made some upgrades to our Chihuly sculpture with more recycled items. I'm so in love with this piece and the students diligence and work ethic to get it finished. It's cool to see them get excited about visiting the sculpture at our local Neighborhood Coop grocery store. They are so proud. And they deserve to be!

Our Chihuly sculpture has found a temporary home at our local Neighborhood Co-op Grocery (in the entrance). We are grateful for their enthusiasm and support.

Recycled projects. Art puns. Cerealism rather than cubism and surrealism. 3rd-5th grades.

4d Picasso Sculptures K-3rd.

When the students play in art class

Glass artist Dale Chihuly inspired recycled group project. This turned out beautifully. Especially in the sunlight and golden evening light. So proud of these students for their dedication and hard work on this project. The end result is wonderful.

A few wintry art drawings from my K-2 artists. Jack Frost Picasso faces on water colored paper covered with saran wrap (while the paint dried) to give it that ice effect. They’re a whole “Breath of Winter” mood. Love these so much!

I always love this lesson. Warm/cool colors, K-3.

The study of chemical properties through alcohol inks.

Alcohol inks on Yupo paper, rubbing alcohol, white and black paint markers.

Study of Color introducing the artist Josef Albers. Josef Albers is considered the father of color. He led in depth studies of color, and it's interaction upon the world around us.

Recycled paint chips, white poster board.

Watercolor study of the different monthly Full Moons.

Paper Lanterns. Paper mache, recycled paper sculpture, Chihuly style Macchia bowls (made of mini coffee filters and crayola markers).

Self-Portraits and an introduction to the Caribbean artist Joy Nutt.

Sharpie on poster board, posca marker, tempra crayons.

Introduction to Keith Harring.
"Whoever you are be a good one."
"You are worthy of peace."
"Trust in the process."
"You are loved."

Kindergarten interactive art lesson books. Each student chooses their own "buddy" animal to accompany them along their art journey each year. Each piece is crafted with the idea of their animal interacting within the art itself.

Sculpture Parks made from donated birch wood pieces, sharpie marker, and the tiniest of little animal erasers. Study of light, shape, repetition, balance, and design.

Chalk pastel studies of the Day of the Dead and spooky Halloween trolls and Frankensteins.

Chalk pastel on black paper, black glue, and posca acrylic markers.

Impressionistic Fall Pumpkins. Oil Pastel and baby oil on ivory paper.

Art with ana.mei updated their business hours.

K-2nd grades "Make A Wish" watercolor postcards. These have a wonderful dream like quality to them. Hints of spring and future things to come.

3rd and 4th grade watercolor "Poppies In a Field" postcards. These are so lovely and warming. A wonderful anticipation to the warmer months ahead and the stunning, bold colors of summer flowers in bloom.

A sample of some of my K/1 and 3/4 completed projects. K/1 worked on Po***ck Valentines and one chose to use Mondrian for hers. The assignment was to chose an artist we studied before the holidays and incorporate heart shapes in their images. 3/4 class is studying shadow and value.

The start of our recycled cd, floating Lily Pads Project.

Printmaking with shaving cream

Grades 3-8 have been busy studying Sandra Silberzweig, Paul Klee, and Friedensreich Hundertwasser. All mixed media’s...chalk pastels and black glue, oil pastels and baby oil, acrylic paint and black sharpie.