May 14, 2021 by Karen Pickering

2021 Art Show 1st – 3rd Grade

Last but not least are the youngest students. They were the most talkative and most enthusiastic. They were also the most anxious for class to be done so they could run around outside. Organization was my best friend with this class. If I wasn’t ready for them all was lost.

I was proud of the ideas they came up with on there own. They didn’t always want to “stick with the brief”. Which, in art, is a good thing. You should be proud of them.

The Swing after Jean Fragonard (Romantic Period) – Mixed Media

Watercolor Salt Painting with Snowflake Cutouts

Golden Cats with jewels after Gustav Klimt

Front & Profile Portraits after Pablo Picasso

Shaking Dogs after Iris Scott – Tempera Paint

Raccoons after Charley Harper – Mixed Media

We didn’t quite finish this project, but they were too cute not to show you. Parents, I would be glad to spend a few minutes with each one putting the finishing touches on these. (Chalk lines and stars)

May 14, 2021 by Karen Pickering

2021 Art Show – 4th – 6th Grade

You all did a wonderful job. Sorry we had to go virtual with the art show this year. I enjoyed having each of you in class. These are all better in person. My photography doesn’t do them justice. – Karen

The Swing after Jean Fragonard – mixed media
(One of these is missing. It was photographed with the younger class by mistake.)

Mixed Media – Tempera Paint and Oil Pastels – Learning to mix our own colors

Watercolor Portraits Front and Profile View after Pablo Picasso

Tree of Life after Gustav Klimt – Metallic Paint with jewels

Chalk Pastel Landscapes after Georgia O’Keeffe

May 14, 2021 by Karen Pickering

2021 Virtual Art Show – 7th grade & Up

The next three posts will be pictures of my art class from this year. We had an Art Show planned, but sickness prevented us from proceeding as planned. I know this is a departure from my usual, but hope you enjoy the change.

To my 7th grade and up students:

I was proud of the courage each of you had while trying different and unusual materials. We had fun, frustration and laughs. I hope each one of you continues to enjoy and pursue art, even when it is hard. Thank you for being part of my class this year. – Karen Pickering

“Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.” Henry Van Dyke

“I go to prepare a place for you…” John 14:2

The black and white represents our here and now. The colored part is a glimpse into eternity.

(These are much prettier in person. I apologize for the photography.)

Tessellation Art after Escher – Colored Pencil

Tempera Paint with black cutout silhouettes

These were much more difficult than we expected. We learned a lot as we struggled with the materials. Let’s just say we have a new appreciation for sculptures.

Various individual projects