Chalk Pastel Pumpkins (2nd)
Ladies and gentlemen... Let me be the first to say how much I hate lime pasta. It was so confusing I had to be with the kids at all times to keep dust out of the air and all my clothes were covered. Weather. He says he makes the most beautiful things. The combination of colors is just great and every child feels like an artist. How can I refuse?
Then I cross the border. We've talked about how straight lines are...but when they go around what looks like a sphere...they look crooked.
So, it's time to paint! I recommend that students start with at least 3 circles (a large, a medium, and a small) on their side. Then I showed you step by step how to draw the rest of the pumpkin.
After their drawings are complete, students describe their work with sharp pointers.The day after her arrival was Easter Monday! I am sure when my students come they will know what a horrible look I have on my face...how much I love my taste.
However, we must get to work. Before removing the noodles, I gave each student a damp paper towel. Paper towels are designed to help students stay on track (and me). I can't tell you how many times my students have woken up and asked if they could wash their hands ("No, you're still using them!"). So they use paper towels to remove fingerprints and/or stains from the table.
With my students, I go step by step in all directions in front of my camera. We put orange lime powder on the side first and quickly apply it to the pumpkin area. Students then use a finger (hahahahahahahaha) to stick the paste onto the paper.
Next, I show you how to apply yellow lime to each squash piece...then peel it.
Then use a pastel blush to accentuate the sharp lines (while reducing the stem), then smudge the red lines with your finger.
They then use white paste to give their squashes skin and add brown or green to the stem.
Then we washed our hands and cleaned the table for 10-15 minutes. All along I was arguing with myself about why I was teaching this lesson.
On the last day, I asked my students to come in and sit on the mat. We're going to look at two pictures of the same pumpkins and compare them. Which one seems more realistic? For what reason? What does the artist do with the other picture?I think putting the two pictures together will help students see the difference.
We talked about shadows, size, position and overlap to create a deep fantasy (they keep saying "dead" - although we often practice it).
I then distributed 12 x 18 dark blue construction paper and my students returned to their seats.
First I asked them to write their names on a piece of blue paper, then I set the pumpkins aside and cut them out of the paper.
After most of my room was cut out, I showed them how to use green chalk and a finger on a piece of paper. I ask them to draw their horizon on half a piece of paper so they have enough space to prepare the pumpkins in their drawing.
After you finish the bottom, place the cut pumpkins on a piece of paper and arrange them however you like (it's best to use a few tricks). After they were happy with their position, I showed them how to create shade for their bears. First, gather the pumpkins in the backyard (backs first) and paint the ovals on the top darker. Then paint your finger over the dark lime green and then glue the pumpkin onto the dark green.
The last step of the project is to use the lime paste to create the moon and stars if you like (or have the time).
I say the results speak for themselves. Even if I don't like Pasteur... I can't imagine that I wouldn't let my students create such wonderful works.
