Friday, May 29, 2020

Street Art Week

This week we are going to be looking at 
'Street Art'

Street art is any art created in public spaces.

Most street art is temporary and usually painting in unconventional places for art.

While it is illegal to just paint/draw on whatever you want, where ever you want, there are some ways in which artists can share their work, legally (and some not so!) Often they are paid to paint beautiful murals around cities and towns. 

One of my favourite things to do when exploring a new city, or even one we live in, is to have a look around for Street Art - you might even see some in your local town or on your walks - even if it's a 'tag' (which is not allowed as it is vandalism). Tags are done really quickly and are most called 'throw-ups', because they quite literally throw them up onto a surface, which often makes them look rushed (because the artists do not want to be caught and arrested!) 

Some take more time, or use stencils, to complete their work to a higher standard. Banksy, a famous street artist does this method a lot. 

Quite often, street artists portray a message through their art, like a political statement. Many believe that it is important to bring art to everyone, not just keep it in galleries! 

You might have heard of some famous street artists like Banksy and Keith Haring. Click on their names to learn more about them. 

This Banksy has just appeared outside a hospital in South Hampton in the last few weeks - can you think about what the message is here? Think about the NHSKeith Haring Mural 

Today we are going to look at two ways we can share the amazing style of graffiti artists without doing anything against the rules! 

Pick one, or both, and have a go!















Here is some Street art from places I have visited around the world - maybe you have too!



The John Lennon Wall in Prague

An alley in Barcelona

Some examples of Street Art in Barcelona

Friday, May 15, 2020

Impressionist Week!










Welcome to Impressionist Week!
Impressionism is one of my favourite periods of art! 
Some of the most prominent artists  of the time were as Degas, Monet and Renoir. 
It was all about light, colour, and painting what they saw in front of them. 
Have a listen to the story below called 'Katie and the Impressionists' and then have a look at the options for art this week, plus - some bonus photos of me by my favourite paintings!











Directions:

* First, flatten/fold your cupcake liners in half and glue them to the center of your popsicle stick. This is the ballerina’s tutu.
* Repeat for each ballerina puppet you are making today.
* Once the cupcake liners are down, grab your paint pens and draw on a face, hair and of course – ballet slippers onto the popsicle stick.
* Glue on a “hairbow” paper punch out to finish the glamorous look.
* To finish off the cupcake liner and craft stick ballerina puppet, wrap/bend a single pipe cleaner a few times around the centre of the popsicle sticks to resemble arms.
* At this point you can also add other embellishments (like scrapbook stickers, glitter, gems) that you want to make it your own!


Here is photo of me by the real-life 'Waterlilies' by Monet in Paris! 

Find out more about Impressionism below! 


Friday, May 8, 2020

Superhero Week!

Welcome to Superhero Week! 

I know Class 2 and Class 5 have been looking at Superheroes, so, this is your chance to create some Superhero Art! 

Maybe you can use one you created as inspiration. 


There is one video this week.
And plenty more ideas below for you to choose from below as well!





Try one of these extras on your own, without a video! 
Instructions are next to them for this week, look at the pictures and follow the links to help you! 










Superhero Mask and Cuffs

1. First, think about what 3 colours would be your super hero colours. 
2. Design a motif or a symbol that defines you as a super hero, it could be a star, lightning bolt, heart, planet, anything!
3. Use 2 toilet rolls, cut one edge lengthways, and decorate with paint, coloured paper, and your symbols. You can glue your coloured paper over them if you want a smoother look!
4. Use this mask template: 
or make your own, matching the colours of your cuffs, and put your symbol on it too!
5. Make 2 small holes in your mask, tie some string
6. Wear, and you have your super hero disguise! 


Miniature Comic Book

1. Find some white paper and the supplies you need
2. Follow instructions in this link for how to make a mini book - you might need a bit of help from mum, dad or an older brother and sister for this one!
3. You can decorate your book how ever you want and write your own Superhero adventure!

 


Onomatopoeia Plaques

Another Salt Dough Favourite!

1. Find the supplies you need!
2. Make some Salt Dough, follow the link if you have forgotten how to make it!
3. Cut some cardboard from cereal boxes, or leftover, into cool shapes, some templates are here if needed. 
4. Use crayons, paint, coloured pencils to colour your background how ever you want!
5. Think of some onomatopoeia, or sound words that relate to super heroes like BOOM, POP, POP, SPLAT, CRASH
6. Create your word using Salt Dough onto your Plaque and leave to dry!
7. Once dry, you can paint and decorate how ever you want!
8. Use a whole punch to create 2 holes, and a pipe cleaner, or some string to hang your plaque!


This process can also be used to make really cool name plaques for you Bedroom Door, have a go if you want! 

Class 1, I know you love Supertato! So enjoy this audiobook too if you want to listen. And to anyone else that wants to! 



Inspired by Cassie Stephens

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Wizard Week!

Abra Kadabra! Time to create some MAGICAL art! 

It's Wizard Week! And, obviously, I'm SUPER excited about it! 

I will give you 3 options this week for art and hopefully one will cast a spell on your imagination

Here are a few jokes too, they work like a charm to keep you smiling - if you have some good ones, please, send them in! 

Q: What kind of car does a Wizard drive?
A: A Ford Hocus Focus!
Q: What do you call a wizard who only casts good spells?
A: A charming fellow!



















Inspired by Cassie Stephens


The Colour Monster

Welcome back to the Art Blog my lovely Artists! This week we are going to be creating our very own Colour Monster. Follow along with the ins...