5th Grade Art: Art in Progress

• Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Written by Judi Barrett, illustrated by Ron Barrett 

The first semester was spent learning about depth and space - overlapping, proportion changes, value drawing/monochromatic, emphasis through color, and watercolor technique. 

• Photos of finished artwork:

Raksha

Matthew

Shivani

• Frida

Written by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Ana Juan 

In the second semester, students are beginning a unit on Frida Kahlo; Frida was a Mexican artist who primarily painted during the Surrealist movement. They are learning about observational drawing (from a mirror), facial proportions, symbolism, and emotional experiences with art. 

• The photos below are examples of what they have been learning so far:

Nasser

Athina

Otto

Johan

Matthee