Hello, Artists! This week we are going to be using “found objects” to create. Artists often use whatever they can to create- sometimes that means even using objects found in homes, outside, etc. I have a few challenges for you involving found objects. I hope you pick one or more of these challenges to try! If you do, I'd love to see your work! Feel free to upload a photo of your work to Padlet or email me. I will be posting my work throughout the week on Padlet and Instagram. Found Object Color Wheel First, let's review the color wheel. After watching the color wheel video, look around and try to find objects in all colors. Arrange the objects you find in a color wheel. Are your colors arranged in a primary/secondary pattern? Are complementary colors across from one another? Found Object Portrait Why not use found objects to create portraits? Find objects around your house that you could imagine as eyes, ears, etc. You could even use a plate for a head! Create a portrait using your found objects. Found Object Drawings Last week, I saw a post about an artist named Victor Nunes. Victor Nunes creates unique line drawings while incorporating everyday objects. Look at these images he created using a rubber band as inspiration! Could you find a simple object and use it to create something unique? Artist Connection: Louise Nevelson
Louise Nevelson is one of my favorite sculptors. She is well-known for her monochromatic assemblages. An assemblage is art that is created by assembling, or putting together, found objects.
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If you were unable to view any videos I shared before spring break, I have linked them below. These videos were created by an art group, Deep Space Sparkle. This art group is also holding weekly draw-alongs which I have linked under Art Videos. I hope you enjoy! Miss you all! Kindergarten and First Grade Learn how to draw a fish based on Eric Carle's book Mister Seahorse. Remember, you don't need all the materials- just crayons and paper will work! Second Grade Take a step back in time today and create a Rhino inspired by Durer. This project focuses on line, shape, and pattern. All you need are crayons and paper. Third Grade Let's have a little fun and use our imagination. This tutorial will teach you how to create a castle step-by-step. I wouldn't worry about making the cardboard tracers- just draw and enjoy! Fourth Grade Check out this tutorial on drawing buildings. When I was your age, I loved to draw buildings and use my imagination- I would create entire neighborhoods! Have fun and be creative! Fifth Grade Let's revisit your social studies learning from the beginning of the school year. This is a tutorial on how to draw a Viking ship. The Vikings were early explorers of the Americas. Feel free just to use pencil or markers while sketching. Sixth Grade Here's a tutorial on grid drawing. Grid drawing is a great way to create a drawing that mirrors its subject. This tutorial focuses on drawing a playing card. Grid drawing often involves a ruler, but you can use any straight edge available. |
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