Fourth Grade Op-Art

First the fourth graders drew convex and concave lines inside triangular columns, then traced with black marker.

 We then talked about value and the lightness and darkness of a color and how to achieve that using a colored pencil. They then chose two colored pencils and began adding value to the convex and concave sections.

 Finally they chose a marker of the same colors and used long convex or concave lines to fill in the areas between the colored pencils.

Hand Henna-Finished

Here are some of the finished product from the Hand Henna project in fourth grade!

Hand Henna

The fourth graders first learned about what Henna was, where it is done, when it is done, how it is done, and why it is done. We talked about the cultural significance of Henna and looked at many examples.

They then traced their hand 4-5 times with pencil and then traced over it with a black permanent marker.

After tracing they began drawing their designs with pencil and coloring with colored pencil. They really came up with some interesting designs and uses of color.

Grant Wood Abstract Mosaic

The fifth graders began this project by discussing Abstract art, how it is made, what the meaning of it is, and why people like it. Each student was given a small 1.5" x 1.5" square cut from a painting by the artist Grant Wood. The small squares were filled with areas of shapes and colors and the original painting was not recognizable. The students were then given a 3" x 3" square of drawing paper, then we discussed how to enlarge the small square on to the larger square.

The students then worked with pencil and colored pencil to draw the smaller square onto the bigger square. When all of the students had finished their 3" square, the class worked together to assemble the 3" squares into a larger 12" x 18" mosaic. The final mosaics were: Fall Plowing, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and Stone City all by Grant Wood.