Visual Art Update for Monday Wednesday & Friday October 2nd, 4th, & 6th 2017
St Francis of Assisi love for animals and the environment.
Francis‘ devotion to God was expressed through his love for all of God’s creation. St. Francis cared for the poor and sick, he preached sermons to animals, and praised all creatures as brothers and sisters under God. St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, was born in Italy around 1181 or 1182.
Preschool: This week students reduced objects into basic shapes and lines in relation to an Autumn Sunflower.
Kindergarten and First: We discussed the parts of a pumpkin. Afterwards, each student designed their own pumpkin and later utilized watercolor paints. They explored the different techniques of watercolor painting.
Second and Third: Students learned about symmetry in drawing animals. They demonstrated flexibility in their creative processes while drawing equal sides to an animal’s face.
Fourth and Fifth: Students created a an animal eye in perspective. We discussed as a class the zoom lense on a camera and how the eye of animal can be drawn in perspective. This process depicts a “Good” composition in art.
Sixth: Students explored watercolor painting techniques. They learned about glazing, graduated washes, and Wet on Wet techniques.
Seventh and Eighth: Students finished their harvest scene paintings. They learned how to layer the paints. They also were reminded that this is part of God’s Creation and St Francis of Assisi love for the environment.
