Harvest Artists Blog: Second Grade Pastel Landscapes

Monday, October 18, 2010

Second Grade Pastel Landscapes

The second grade classes recently finished a landscape assignment.

Each student selected a reference photo to work with before drawing out their landscape on a white paper. Still using the photo as a reference, the students used pastels (colorful chalk) to 'paint' their landscape.

We talked about tips and tricks that artists use to prevent the artwork from being smeared while it is being worked on and the students self evaluated themselves each day on how they did at keeping the mess to a minimum. The tips and tricks are...

One hand is the 'dirty' hand that holds the pastel and paints with it. The other hand stays clean to hold onto the artwork.
Start at the top of the artwork and work your way down so that you don't accidentally drag your hand or sleeve through already finished parts of the artwork.
Keep your painting hand floating in the air. Never let it rest on the paper. It is best to stand up while you work to make it easier for your hand to float.
If there is too much chalk dust on your paper, tap it gently onto the newspapers. DON'T blow on it! Your picture will get lighter, and some people are allergic to chalk dust (like ME!)
Always use newspapers to protect the table, and wear a smock to protect your clothes!

Here are some examples of second grade pastel landscapes...

Truly beautiful landscapes!

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6th grade vocabulary

Highlight=the place on the object that receives the most direct light from the source.
Half-Tones=the place on the object that receives light from the light source.
Core Shadow=where the oject receives the least amount of light because those parts of the object are on the opposite side from the light.
Reflected Light=light bouncing up onto the back side of the object from the surface the object is sitting on.
Cast Shadow=the area behind the object where the light is blocked by the object. The cast shadow is always darkest directly below the object.
Tessellation=a collection of shapes thta fit together with no overlaps or gaps
Optical Illusion=an image that deceives a person, leading to a misinterpretation of its meaning.
Vertical=perpendicular to the horizon line
Horizontal=parallel to the horizon line
Parallel=never intersects
Perpendicular=intersects at a right angle
Horizon Line=where sky and land meet.
Vanishing Point=the spot (usually on the horizon line) where objects dissappear
bird's eye view=seen from above
normal eye view=looking at it straight on
worm's eye view=seen from below
Transparent=completely see through (like regular glass).
Translucent=only light can travel through (like a privacy glass).
Opaque=not see through (like a wall).
Slip=clay and water mixed to make "glue".
Score=to cut
Form Follows Function=function (what it's used for) has to be designed first, then form (shape) can be designed.
Primary=1st. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.
Secondary=2nd. The secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Tertiary=3rd. The tertiary colors are yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, and yellow-green.
Neutral=does not choose sides. Brown, black, and white.
Hue=pure color
Tint=a hue with white mixed in.
Shade=a hue with black mixed in.
Complimentary=colors opposite on the wheel. An exciting scheme.
Analogous=colors next to each other on the wheel. A calm scheme.
Triadic=triangle of colors on the wheel. A very balanced scheme
Monochromatic=one color. Shows lack of emotions
Negative Space=the shapes made by the space around an object.
Elements of Art=The basic building blocks of art. They are 1. Shape 2. Line 3. Color 4. Texture 5. Value 6. Space 7. Form
Blocking in=Starting a drawing with simple shapes.
Portfolio= A file or folder to keep work in over time.