Sketchbook Drawings

Check out the sketchbook page for your 8th, 9th and 10th drawing assignments for the 2nd trimester.

How Art Teachers Saved the World!

This comic strip came with a catalog of school art supplies. I liked it so much I wanted to share it with all of you. :)

Illustrations by Susan Binkley c. 2010, 2011 Molly Hawkins' House

New Tabs

You may have noticed, I made some changes to the look of my blog. At the top of the page there are now tabs for different subjects. I will be posting grade level pictures and updates about what the students are working on in art.

There is also a tab called "Art Room Wish List." There you will find a list of items you may have at home that you can donate to the art room.

The sketchbook assignments will now be listed under the "sketchbook assignments" tab. The students will be doing ten sketchbook drawings each trimester.

I hope these changes make it easier to find things and navigate through my blog.

-Ms. Linne

Sketchbook Drawing #7

4th GRADE:
This week draw your favorite cartoon character or video game character.

5th GRADE:
Draw your favorite thing about the Outdoor Education trip. If you are not going on the trip, you may do a free draw.

Due Dates:
Ms. Balicki and Mr. Eng's Classes--Tuesday, February 1st
Ms. Kelly's Class--Wednesday, February 2nd
Ms. Payton's and Ms. Tresselt's Classes--Friday, February 4th
Mr. Williams's Class--Friday, February 11th (due to 1/2 day of school on Feb. 4th)

Library Art Opening-Friday January 14th

Sketchbook Drawing #6

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Draw a picture of that place. It's okay if you've never been there or don't know what it looks like, just draw how you imagine it would look.

Due Dates:
Ms. Balicki and Mr. Eng's Classes: Tuesday, January 25th
Ms. Kelly's Class: Wednesday, January 26th
Mr. Williams and Ms. Payton's Classes: Friday, January 28th

Ms. Tresselt's Class (because of the Outdoor Education Trip): This drawing plus a drawing of your favorite thing from your Outdoor Ed Trip, due Friday, February 4th.

Sketchbook Drawing #5

FREE DRAW! Look at the "Drawing Ideas" link on the right side of the screen if you are having trouble thinking of something to draw.

DUE:
Ms. Balicki and Mr. Eng's Classes: Tuesday, January 18th
Ms. Kelly's Class: Wednesday, January 19th
Ms. Tresselt, Mr. Williams, and Ms. Payton's classes: Friday, January 21st

2nd Trimester--Sketchbook Drawing #4

This week draw something you did during winter break.

DUE DATES:
Ms. Balicki and Mr. Eng's Classes: Tuesday, Jan. 11th
Ms. Kelly's Class: Wednesday, Jan. 12th
Ms. Tresselt, Mr. Williams, and Ms. Payton's Classes: Friday, Jan. 14th

Library Art Gallery

Everyone is invited to an art opening featuring

Hybrid Animal Drawings

created by Irving School 4th graders.

Friday, January 14

3:30-5:00 pm

Children’s Department “Art Alcove”

Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake Street

Bring your friends and family to enjoy the artwork, and some snacks:)

If you have been to the Main Library before, you might have noticed the Art Alcove. The art teachers in the district work with the library and take turns displaying student artwork from each school. If you can't make it to the opening, the artwork will be on display through the end of January.