R2-D2

Sometimes I just come across drawings in Wee Picasso's room. R2-D2 was on her desk tonight.

 Age 7

Grade One - Egyptian Cats

These are some pictures from teaching art with Wee Picasso’s grade one class. They are a fantastic group of children and it is a great way to get to know her classmates.

I showed them images of Egyptian art, showed them how much they loved their cats and would included them in their artwork. We talked about hieroglyphics as well - and gave each child a guide to use to write their name in hieroglyphics.

I encourage you to get involved with your child’s school. Go to the Home & School meeting, talk to their teacher, help out at lunchtime or in the library. The children will get to know you, you will get to know the staff. The benefits are huge.

I taught them how to draw a cat then went around and helped them with their hieroglyphics.

Then they used oil pastels to colour their artwork. We did a wash of blue tempura paint. The kids thought is was great.

Class Cats

Then for the final touches they decorated with buttons.

Looking forward to our next project. Any ideas for spring please share them!

Butterflies & Birds

Two recent sketches by Wee Picasso. She now has a big tool box which is full of her art supplies. Just like her Dad's! She also has a new set of markers from Christmas as well. A girl needs new markers! Her little brother is working hard at making circles..perhaps he will have his first drawing online soon!

Remembrance Day - 2012

I have been into Wee Picasso’s grade one class twice now to teach art. It has been a great time to meet the students and to offer some creative lessons to those who may not have a chance at home. This past month we worked on drawing the symbols of Remembrance day. We drew poppies and maple leafs. Then the class went on to make their posters for the Annual Royal Canadian Legion contest.

I recently found out the Wee Picasso’s poster placed locally. In fact 3 of the 4 winners were all grade one students. Their category was K-3. The kids were very pleased to be recognized, tomorrow they will attend the local Remembrance Day service and after see their posters along with the others. I was very impressed with the work of her class. Some of the kids even stayed in over recess to finish up their posters. Looking forward to next month’s lesson!

Learn to Draw - Princess

Here is Wee Picasso's latest drawing from her new book - Learn to draw Funky things

I think there will be a lot of new dragon and princess drawing soon. We also picked up a big Hilroy sketch book for these new drawings.

I highly recommend these books. We also have this one: Learn to draw 8 in 1

Learn to Draw

Wee Picasso has pulled out her "Learn to Draw..." book again. She takes it very seriously and looks very carefully at the images to learn from them. Here are the latest:

Gran playing basketball

Horse

Policeman