4th grade Endangered Species

4th grade students researched an endangered animal.  Students used various media to complete their drawings. They learned about Endangered animals, texture, color, proportion and point of view.  This was their Square 1 Art project.

5th grade monsters

For the Square 1 Art School fund raiser program 5th grade students created a monster with various adaptations. Students learned about scale, color relationships, and texture.

3rd grade Sumi-e Painting and ceramics project

3rd grade learned about the Japanese art form of painting called Sumi-e. They practiced brush strokes using bamboo brushes called a "fude."  Students created an ink bowl and brush holder inspired by the traditional cobalt painted Asian pottery.

2nd grade documents the weather!

To tie in with the 2nd grade class study of weather,  we are painting pictures that show weather. This is part of the Square 1 Art project.  We talked about color and how to show movement using line. Students learned some new watercolor techniques and explored using crayon with paint.

1st grade Why is Blue Dog Blue?

Well the truth is sometimes 1st grade paints blue dog....

This is a square 1 Art project.  We read the book Why is Blue Dog Blue, by George Rodrigue.  Student learned how to draw a dog using basic shapes.  We talked about how color can represent different ideas and feeling.

3rd grade Pet Portraits

3rd graders are working on their Square 1 Art Project. The theme this year is PETS!  Student drew from images they found or brought in to class. We talked about drawing animals using basic shapes, proportion and the use of color.

Positive School Climate Art Work

During art class all students at Crest View from Kindergarten through 5th grade created a puzzle piece that included their name with various patterns and designs.  The giant puzzle shows how there are no extra pieces at Crest View...everyone here has a place to fill!"