For the second year in a row, artwork of Pine-Richland students in grades K-8 is displayed at Pine Community Center, part of the art department's goal to make community connections to showcase student art for the benefit of both students and the community as a whole.
Hance Elementary School
Teacher: Mrs. Katie Laslavic
Grades 1-3
Mrs. Laslavic's artists in first and second grade have been diligently exploring and honing their skills in the realm of art's foundational element: line. These students have crafted intricate artworks using a blend of diverse media. Additionally, the second graders delved into the fascinating world of parallel lines, infusing an exciting complexity into their creations, which they embraced with enthusiasm. As for our talented third graders, they've been venturing into the creation of captivating galaxies using printmaking techniques. Furthermore, they ventured into the realm of fiber arts by crafting remarkable 3D hexagon weavings, showcasing their creative talents in a new and exciting medium.
Artists on display include Sofia Z., Xander A, Hank S., Finley G., Luke B., Joey K., Mia L. and Madeline P.
Richland Elementary School
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Jankowski
Grades K-3
Kindergarten, first, second and third grade artists were inspired by the book The Dot as they celebrated the International Day of Creativity in collaboration with our music and library teachers. Kindergarten artists enthusiastically experimented with complementary colors for their very first project of the year. First, they learned that complementary colors make their compliments look brightest. Then they complimented their classmates so that everyone could feel best and brightest. They created complementary colored monoprints using tempera paint, pizza pans, and paint scrapers. They learned brush control, paint scraping, cutting, and gluing. Kindergarten artists are learning the procedures of the art studio. First grade artists, influenced by the dot collages of contemporary artist Howardena Pindell, experimented with lines to create large and small dots with tempera paint sticks. Then they practiced carefully cutting their dots for our International Dot Day collage mural. First grade artists are learning and practicing the procedures of the art studio. Second grade artists practiced brush control and painted concentric circles, based on the work of artist Wassily Kandinsky. Then they designed unique lines using black India ink. They enjoyed painting to classical music, just as Kandinsky created. Third grade artists created monoprints using gelli printing plates, two colors of paint, and paint scrapers. They enjoyed mixing colors to create secondary or tertiary colors. Third graders also practiced cutting and gluing their composition of one, two or three dots. They carefully painted a swirly gold frame with lines, and artistically signed their works.
Artists on display include Andrew R., Mary Allison B., Austin S. and Brook S.
Teacher: Ms. Katie Laslavic
Grades 1-3
Mrs. Laslavic's young artists in first and second grade have been diligently exploring and honing their skills in the realm of art's foundational element: line. Throughout their art classes, these students have crafted intricate artworks using a blend of diverse media. Additionally, the second graders delved into the fascinating world of parallel lines, infusing an exciting complexity into their creations, which they embraced with enthusiasm. As for our talented third graders, they've been venturing into the creation of captivating galaxies using printmaking techniques. Furthermore, they ventured into the realm of fiber arts by crafting remarkable 3D hexagon weavings, showcasing their creative talents in a new and exciting medium.
Artists on display include Enzo V., Cammy C., Harvey M., Lana K., Paige G., Christian T. Morgan G. and Jace R.
Wexford Elementary School
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Jankowski
Grades K-3
Kindergarten artists enthusiastically experimented with complementary colors. First, they learned that complementary colors make their compliments look brightest. Then they complimented their classmates so that everyone could feel best and brightest. Inspired by the book Owl Moon, they created complementary colored monoprints using tempera paint, pizza pans, and paint scrapers. Kindergarten artists are learning the procedures of the art studio.
In collaboration with library teacher Mrs. Clarkson and music teacher Mrs. Campbell, kindergarten, first, second and third grade artists immersed themselves into the rich arts and science celebrated in Hispanic Heritage month. Our diligent artists enjoyed identifying continents and Spanish-speaking countries and listening to Mexico’s mariachi music as they experimented and created their masterpieces.
First grade artists experimented with lines, geometric shapes and warm and cool colors. Inspired by the book Little Sunny Sunshine (Sol Solecito), they created Aztec suns in warm and cool colors. Students painted papers in warm colors. They designed their own lines and shapes for their compositions. They also practiced cutting, gluing and layering their choice of shapes. First grade artists are learning and practicing the procedures of the art studio.
Second grade artists experimented with line and shape as they practiced brush control and studio care procedures. Inspired by the book Señorita Mariposa and the monarchs’ annual migration, they created symmetric monoprints of artistic monarch butterflies (adding yellow for brightness). They learned the parts of the butterfly and how to identify male and female monarchs. They painted one side, folded their papers and created a monoprint on the other side. They used pastels to color their backgrounds for compositions of complementary colors.
Inspired by Mexican mirrors and shapes found in Latin American folk art, third grade artists experimented with lines, shapes and colors to create their interpretation of Mexican mirrors. They learned how to use the mathematical tools of the compass and protractor in their artworks as they created concentric circles and radial symmetry of shapes. Third grade artists learned to use the new medium of metal foil to create intricate embossed line designs and meticulously embellished their mirrors with sequins. Third grade artists practiced cutting and gluing skills to mount their masterpieces.
Artists on display include Connor C. Madison K., Eden C., Eleasar O., Reagan K., Alexander B., Will A. and Katerina V.
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School
Teacher: Katelynn Tronetti
Grades 4 and 6*
Fourth grade students created designs based on emotion while associating line, shape and color to those emotions. They were given the task of identifying and designing a portrait, character(s) or something representational (more abstract) based on at least two emotions. We discussed, explained and demonstrated colors that expressed those emotions in famous artworks as well as our own and whether they were warm, cool, bright and/or dark.
Sixth grade students explored linear perspective and how it exists in everyday life. We looked at artistic examples as well as real-life photographs. Students were given the task of creating a design demonstrating linear perspective, whether it references optical illusions, a shape(s) or realistic setting. Students were given total creative control on their final presentation of their artwork through matting, an opening into their world or other artistic choices shown behind their drawing.
Artists on display include Logan P., Halyn K., Kensie A, Dylan P., Isabella W., Josie M., James K. and Leah G.
*Grade 5 projects are still being completed.
Pine-Richland Middle School
Teacher: Mrs. Holly Angeloff
Grade 8
Eighth graders created their own unique bugs using a combination of real insects. They studied contour line development along with the elements and principles of design. They also learned about using warm and cool colors mixed from the three primary colors. Our 8th grade middle school art motto is “details matter!”
Artists on display include Gavin S., Hannahjayne S., McKenna S., Catherine P., Domenic P., Aubrey F., Trey S., Luke L. and Shreay G.
Be sure to stop by Pine Community Center to see the artistic creations of our K-8 students through January 15! During the holiday season, artwork will be moved to the track.
