2nd grade Warm/Cool Paintings

The second grade classes spent some time learning about warm colors and cool colors, then painted one watercolor wash of each. After the paintings were dry, the students looked at the swirling colors using their imaginations in order to try to find exciting pictures in the warm painting, and calm pictures in the cool painting. The image above is my example of this project. As soon as they are finished, I will post collage images for each of the classes. If a student's painting is not shown, it is because it was either not finished in time for the photo shoot, or that student was absent for the project and/or photo shoot.

Hairspray fixative for chalk pastel projects

Second grade students are bringing home their portfolios today.  Inside the portfolio, there is a pastel landscape.  Pastels are extremely fun, but also extremely messy.  They will never stop being messy unless you spray a fixative on them.

Artist fixatives are expensive and smelly; but fortunately, there is an alternative!  Spray aerosol hairspray 6-8 inches above the artwork and let it dry!  If there is still chalk coming off on your fingers, spray it again.  The hairspray acts like a glue to hold the chalk in place.  If you don't have any of this type of hairspray in the house, you can find it at the dollar store.  I don't recommend pump hairspray because the droplets coming out are much larger and can leave dark spots all over the artwork.  Aerosol creates an even, fine mist that works very well.

Sra. Duran's class - Thanksgiving Collage

2nd grade - Thanksgiving Collage

Last week the second grade classes began a cut paper collage based on the theme 'Thanksgiving'. We discussed the first Thanksgiving with Pilgrims and Indians, things we are thankful for, and of course, the feast! Each student made a series of thumbnail sketches of their ideas, then chose one to develop. We then spent the rest of the week building! My example is shown above. Watch for student work to be posted soon!

Sra. Duran's class, part 1

Sra. Duran's class, part 2

Sra. Duran's class, part 3

Sra. Duran's class, part 4