There are so many ways to be creative with a computer! Here's a site where you can click and drag to create your very own Picasso-like portrait. This would be a fun activity for students after learning about the real Picasso! Be sure to check out this site's "gallery" to see the fun others have had at PicassoHead.com!1. Go to http://www.picassohead.com/create.html 2. … [Read more...]
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Picasso Portraits – Kindergarten Style!
Picasso gives us many great opportunities to teach about abstract art! I like to do this lesson with my Kinders after I teach them the more "traditional" methods of drawing portraits. They really enjoy this chance to "get a little crazy" with their art! (Warning: Get ready to hear some of the FUNNIEST comments from 5 and 6 year olds while doing this project.... My favorite … [Read more...]
More about Picasso….
Self-Portrait 1907 by Pablo Picasso Yesterday's post, "Wild 'n Crazy Picasso Portraits", left me inspired to write a little bit more about this amazing artist... Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), is often under-appreciated by people who don't know much about him.... I usually have to remind students of "Rule #1" when teaching a class about Picasso for the first … [Read more...]
Wild ‘n Crazy Picasso Portraits
"Picasso Portraits", taught by Mrs. Mendence to her 2nd graders,after attending my teacher workshop, "Teach Kids Art with Markers"Nothing beats abstract art for getting kids to loosen up and just have fun with being creative! Not having to worry about making your picture look "realistic" really takes the pressure off, and for many, can be a totally freeing experience!Pablo … [Read more...]
TIP #65: 12 Positive Affirmations for Creative Kids
Positive affirmations are statements that kids can repeat aloud, or quietly to themselves, when they need a boost of confidence. This can be especially helpful for kids (or any of us!) when creativity is involved. Why do kids need positive affirmations? It’s no secret that it can be a tough world out there for kids today. Kids often feel powerless to affect much change … [Read more...]
TIP #51: How to “Magic Question” Your End-of-the-Year Student Art Show
Your end-of-the-year Student Art Show may seem like it's still a long way off. It can be tempting to put off thinking about it when you feel like you still have "plenty of time”. But ask any teacher… time flies the second half of the school year! You'll appreciate every task you've taken care of ahead of time as your end-of-the-year Art Show draws closer. This is … [Read more...]
TIP #13: 2 Ways to Simplify Your Classroom Rules
There's no question that rules are a necessity in every classroom. But “one size fits all” does not apply to classroom rules! Rules will vary depending on your students and their ages, your objectives, and a variety of other factors. While the rules themselves may differ, one thing good rules usually have in common is that they can be easily remembered and applied. And simple … [Read more...]
TIP #6: To Copy or Not to Copy
Our culture today places a high value on self-expression. But a lot can be learned from copying, when it's done correctly and for the right reasons! Chinese Brush Painting, which dates back to 4000 BC, is a great example of copying done right. In contrast to how most of us are taught in art today, copying and the perfection of technique were more important and more highly … [Read more...]
20 Interesting Facts about the Sistine Chapel
If you're reading this post, you're probably a person who enjoys learning about art and the artists who create it. Yet we all know people who don't share this interest, and may even find art history to be dry and boring (gasp!). Well, art history is anything but dry and boring if you know the stories behind the paintings! From DaVinci's Mona Lisa to the diverse works … [Read more...]
Recycled Assemblage Sculptures Inspired by Louise Nevelson
Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. Born in Russia, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1905. Her unique artistic style was influenced by the cubist movement, co-founded by Pablo Picasso, and the found object sculptures of Marcel Duchamp. Calling herself “the original recycler”, Nevelson is … [Read more...]
