These planets look as great in person as they do in these photos! There are a few versions of this project out there, so I don't get any points for originality, but regardless, it's a great project and more importantly, the kids really seemed to like creating them. The project took about 5-40 minute periods. On day 1 I showed everyone how to create the "waves" and blend them in an upward facing direction. On day 2 I set up a splatter paint station and demo'd how to start shading the planets. I flipped this lesson and used mostly video demo's which was incredibly useful because it took the kids 3 perios to complete the planets. So instead of having to demo the shading every period for my 5-5th grade groups, I just replayed the video and they saved on work and transition time. They had to make 5 or more planets. On the final day they cut and glued their planets, making sure all the shadows were on the same side. We discussed light sources and I explained that on a 2D surface, having a consistent light source would make their art look better even though they pointed out to me that in space there would most likely be multiple light sources ah, my 5th graders always thinkin!).
Fifth Grade students studied gesture drawings and the sculptures of George Segal. Students then created their own gesture sculptures showing...
This is a fantastic project that I did with my grade 5/6 class before March break. I wanted to do something with 2 point perspective, as ...
Fifth Grade Artists are studying positive shape and negative space with these collages. First, we connected to mathematics, and talked about types of transformations, such as rotation, reflection, and translation. I demonstrated cutting out a shape, and students agreed that it was an example of reflection. We then discussed the criteria: using some geometric and free form shapes, and creating at least two "double shapes" that would show reflection twice. The cutting is tricky, because student had to really concentrate on only cutting around the edge of their shape, so that the negative space left is an exact mirror of the shape that was cut out. The contrast of black against the color background is really pleasing on these. Thanks to the website Arts in Education for the great lesson plan! See the finished works here at our online art museum on Artsonia! http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=874407
Fifth Grade students studied gesture drawings and the sculptures of George Segal. Students then created their own gesture sculptures showing...
Please Note: All images seen below are of my students artwork only. These photos/lessons are not posted in any particular order regarding the flow of my curriculum. OP ART- “3D PAPER CONE DRA…
Sculpt Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired flowers, draw Warhol pop art, and color graffiti breakdancers with these awesome fifth grade art projects.
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Dive into 50 engaging 6th-grade art projects to inspire creativity and teach vital art skills in middle school students.
Well this is another great pinterest finds and also a spin on one point perspective. We did the drawing in pencil. Then outline in sharpie. It keep my 5th graders guessing what it was going to be until we painted all blue. Some of the figured it out. Then we draw sea life and colored that in with color pencil and glued them on. It was something different then the city. Well like I said I found this on pinterest, but here is the link from where it really came from. http://www.onceuponanartroom.com/ Thanks so much Chani for the great project
5th graders thought about the vocab word genre and considered the multiple genres that are used in art history. We created out own still l...
Please Note: All images seen below are of my students artwork only. These photos/lessons are not posted in any particular order regarding the flow of my curriculum. OP ART- “3D PAPER CONE DRA…
These self-portrait drawings by 5th graders were on display at the elementary school at the end of the school year, a nice tribute to the 5t...
Fiona, your stormy sky is spectacular! I don't get the chance to travel much. But that doesn'...
With all the fancy projects an art teacher can find on Pinterest, sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics. Simple drawing and painting of familiar subjects. This week my students drew …
In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.
This project is inspired by the work of the famous artist Jasper Johns... Title: 0-9 Date created: 1961 I found these number stencils at Scrap RVA in Richmond, Virginia. Scrap RVA is an arts and craft recycle store...and it is awesome! I teach Scrappy Creatures and Japanese Stab Binding at Scrap RVA. If you are ever in the Richmond area you must add it to your do-to-list. You can buy a set of these graphic number stencils on Amazon, just click on the link below... You will also need a circle tracer as well. I got this one at Michaels with my weekly 40% off coupon. You can get it on Amazon by clicking the link below... The paper size for this project is 12x18 90# white multi use paper by Pecon. Students pick their 3 favorite numbers to trace with a pencil. The first number should be traced right-side up. The second number is placed over the first number but this time it should be traced upside down. The third number is placed over the first 2 and can be traced in any direction the student chooses...either right-side up or upside down. Any of the 3 numbers can be traced backwards as well. Using the circle tracer add 3 different size circles overlapping the numbers somewhere on the paper. Use a fine tip Sharpie to trace over all the pencil lines. Fill in the small spaces with lines using the Sharpie. Add shading in some of the corner points with a pencil. I just have the kids smooth out the pencil lines with their fingers or you can use a blending tool. You can order blending tools on Amazon by clicking the link below ... After you have finished all the corner shading start to add your color. I let my students choose between colored pencils or water colors. I use Crayola colored pencils and a mix of Prang and Crayola watercolors in my art room. Colored Pencils Watercolor Jasper Johns painted the entire canvas for his art work tilted 0-9 I only have my students paint inside the numbers and circles but you can try it either way. Let me know what you think and please share your results if you try this project in your class room. You can email me at [email protected] Check back for new projects and ideas every Thursday.
Winter is a hard time for gardeners. While we wait for Spring to arrive, we stare at our bare gardens, feeling the absence of color, look despairingly at blank walls, and dream. Well, snap out of it! This is the perfect time of the year to decide on how to accent those empty spots with mosaic garden art! Make your plans to add the perfect touches to your gardens now, and you’ll have a more beautiful outdoor space throughout the year. Our mosaic artwork ideas will jazz up every corner as they highlight plantings, create popping color combinations, and show off planters, walkways, and walls. Once winter arrives, weatherproof mosaic pieces won’t fade away. You’ll still have structure, life, and form, no matter how gray the days become. So, put down your seed catalogs, and let us show you 18 mosaic garden art ideas you’ll love. We guarantee that you’ll find plenty of inspo with our selections. 1- Walk This Way With Mosaic Image source Pinterest When the pathway turns into a mosaic artwork, there’s magic underfoot. Rather than leaving their pathways as plain concrete, these homeowners decided to accent every curve with a loosely arranged patchwork of mosaic field tiles. The colors match the various blooming plants and carefully selected planters. The tree at the center becomes a focal point, rather than blending in with a plain walkway. Meanwhile, pulling the mosaic tiles up onto the pond edges and raised garden areas creates a sense of flow throughout the backyard. 2- Succulent Blues Image source Pinterest In the right climates, specimen cacti and succulent plants can live for years. Here, the gardeners embrace these beauties in a carefully curated bed. The mosaic artwork will last as long as their blue-green agaves. Notice how the colors of the glass mosaic tiles match the leaves to perfection. Some other neat details to try: Matching glass pebbles scattered amongst the plants, and some personal treasures that personalize this cozy corner. 3- Gone Fishing Image source Pinterest When their terrain wouldn’t cooperate for adding a koi pond, this gardener didn’t give up. Instead, they added a richly detailed piece of koi pond mosaic art that adds depth and beauty to their patio. These koi fish are guaranteed to be the most carefree additions to this backyard. Trompe l’oeil art like this is a beautiful way to create the illusion of more depth in any space. 4- Building Blocks Image source Pinterest Stacking a column of mosaic art tiles adds life to this blank wall. An abstract impression of trees fills each block, created in bright saturated colors. Arranging each of the pieces in a slightly haphazard, off-kilter arrangement makes the pattern more lively. These cheery pieces of mosaic artwork will coordinate with a wide range of blooms and flower pots, making them quite versatile. 5- Tea-riffic Accents Image source Pinterest No matter how many lumps you take, you’ll never find a sweeter serving of tea than the mosaic artwork pieces here. Created with vintage china and crockery and cupcake frosting pastels, this duo rises above the groundcover in a shady spot. By elevating one piece on a stand, the clever garden designer assures that it won’t be hidden away later in the season. In addition, the different levels create visual interest. 6- Magic Carpet Image source Pinterest It’s no secret that mosaic rugs are fantastic additions to any room. Needless to say, they can also work their magic in gardens. Tucked away in a private corner, this seating area becomes a downright civilized spot to sit down for some reading and relaxing. A multitude of colored stones is arranged to mimic a fine oriental rug, complete with a border and fringe. In a shady spot, the reds and golds add a burst of sunny color. 7- Frozen in Time Sometimes water features become more work than pleasure. This inspired creation freezes the action for big impact! Using an upturned ceramic pot as the “water” source, mosaic tiles cascade downwards to the pool below. Although this garden decor can be used with water, thanks to a recirculating pump, it’s just as vibrant and attractive when it’s not. It’s a perfect year-round accent. 8- No Need to Be Koi Image source Pinterest Mosaic art doesn’t have to stick to a flat surface to be effective. In fact, it excels when used to define irregular shapes and three-dimensional forms. Take this piece, for example. Every color of a serene koi pool is present, with a pair of the glorious creatures as a focal point. What a striking way to extend the beauty of a pond into other areas of your garden. 9- Great Walls of Fire Image source Pinterest Whimsy abounds in this particular garden mosaic walls idea. The aquatic-themed art is a swirl of watery hues and sea life. Wrapping the tiles up and over the edge creates the illusion of a water oasis. Who wouldn’t want to sit down with the person who dangles their feet into this blissful scene? The tumble of native plants completes this easily maintained oasis. 10- Box it Up, Please Image source Pinterest Look carefully, and you might spot the humble origins of this adorable flower box! Adding mosaic art to an ordinary cement building block elevated it into a showcase for the bright blooms of Sweet William plants. If you’re interested in trying this idea at home, a border design would work perfectly. 11- Bathing Beauties Mozaico design Large-scale mosaic wall art can transform an entire section of your garden, adding a sense of perspective. A tranquil design like these bathing mermaids will blend with a wide range of plants in your landscape. Although the subject is quite serene, this format creates a sense of gentle movement along the panel. 12- Cut Loose Image source Pinterest A riotous tumble of mosaic tiles covers this courtyard. Not content to contain the fun to the walls, these homeowners added more tiles to the flower boxes and pavement. Pansies parade along the geranium planter, and the cascading greenery in the coordinating urns keeps the party going. 13- Welcome Aboard Image source Pinterest A special blend of mosaic tiles and stones turned this garden entry door into a welcoming portal. Stucco creates a great blank slate for mosaic wall art and mosaic art garden walls. Here, the smooth surface took on a new life, as a free-form wave of color and texture defines the doorway. Patterns like these have a wonderful organic feel that feels at home in a garden setting. 14- Rise and Shine Image source Pinterest Why are depictions of chickens such a classic? They’ve been used as mosaic wall art and mosaic floor designs since the time of Ancient Pompeii. This brick-framed garden pavement section is a fine example, with marble mosaic tiles creating the familiar rooster. Letting the bricks acquire a patina, and the groundcover spill onto the piece just adds to the appeal. 15- Wink and You’ll Miss it Image source Pinterest Actually, it’s hard to miss this lively garden display. A rainbow of brights is rivaled by the jaunty beauty at the center. The actual design layout of the plants is quite simple, as the focal point is so strong. Surrounded by smooth river rocks, the mosaic artwork is clearly outlined – which helps add to its major impact. No matter how your seasonal plantings perform, this lady will ensure your garden looks great. 16- A Sprinkle of Daisies Image source Pinterest Mosaic garden wall ideas can take so many forms. Not every inch has to be covered thickly for wonderful results. A case in point – this mosaic art-adorned rock wall. The garden designers were content to let the concrete serve as a spacious background for pretty rocks and carefully-placed blooms. With a pebble here, and a pebble there, the tiny blossoms take flight. 17- Do Take a Seat Image source Pinterest Or, maybe don’t take this seat – it’s a sturdy number made of cast concrete – but it is covered with mosaic art ideas you’ll want to steal for your own garden. Completely fun, practically indestructible, and perfect for a nice reading session, this cozy chair is a piece of glass mosaic art. Maybe you’d like to try out some faux upholstery accents like the nailhead trim on your plain garden seating? 18- Nothing Fishy Here Image source Pinterest Aquatic and nautical mosaics can still shine in a garden without any water features. This slick and shiny fish duo swim smoothly through a sea of stones. With the wide range of durable mosaic art designs in our catalog, it’s easy to reproduce a sweet stream, a soothing splash pad, or a sinuous swish of fish. Remember, you don’t have to wait for spring to start designing your amazing new garden space. Take a look at your blank slate, and think about where to best use our garden wall mosaic ideas and other examples to bring art to your outdoor rooms. Stay up to date with the latest style trends and mosaic news from around the world by signing up for our newsletter! And, don’t forget to save your favorites for our once-a-year Black Friday sale next week! Stay tuned on our website.