May 22, 2017
by Mrs McIntyre
Comments Off on P2b Taking on a Stag Beatle.
P2b closely observed the majestic shape of our native stag beatle. Well impressed by it’s war like antlers! They had to think composition and scale initially. Then they sketched the three main body parts before adding horns and legs. Finally … Continue reading
May 20, 2017
by Mrs McIntyre
Comments Off on P2a Wild Rabbits!
P2 looked carefully at images of wild rabbits. Paying attention to proportion and composition. They finished of their master pieces with oil pastels and ink. Wild!
May 19, 2017
by Mrs McIntyre
Comments Off on Mandala Madness P4-P7
What is a Mandala?The word mandala is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to circle. It represents wholeness or whole world. It is a representation of the universe and everything in it. Traditionally believed to be the circle of … Continue reading
May 18, 2017 by Mrs McIntyre | Comments Off on P1 Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud. An Introduction to Realism.
Pupils compared Wayne Theibaund’s realistic paintings to that of the abstract artist Joan Miro. They were able to clearly descibe the difference. They blended oil pastles using tone to create mouth watering ice cream cones! Using lighter shade to highlight. Anyone fancy strawberry or choc mint?
May 17, 2017
by Mrs McIntyre
Comments Off on One point perspective lesson P5 and P6. Work in progress.
The pupils were encourage to look at lots of images showing one point perspective. They then followed step by step lesson using lots of lines disappearing into centre point. This creates a scaffold on which the pupils drawings will appear … Continue reading
May 9, 2017
by Mrs McIntyre
Comments Off on Primary 1 Joan Miro. An Introduction to Abstract Art.
P1 were introduced to abstract art through learning about the life and work of Joan Miro. They loved his quirky symbolism of stars representing dreams, little eyes shining into creatures souls and half crescent moons to be found in his … Continue reading
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