Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. 

Let's use natural materials to create an artwork! Go outside and collect sticks, stones, leaves, flowers, petals, tree bark, grass, etc. Use these elements of nature to make an artwork. Arrange the items as you'd like.  

Watch the video below to see the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy, an artist using nature in his artwork.

Kathy Klein is an artist who uses nature to create colorful mandalas.

I would love to see what you're creating at home! Take a picture and send me an email, or post a photo on Seesaw!

This week, let's create a found object color wheel!

Arrange objects of different colors, from around the house, to create a color wheel. Add more objects to create color groups.

*Make sure to include the primary colors: red, yellow and blue.

*Don't forget the secondary colors: orange, green and purple.

*What about intermediate colors, like yellow-green? Can you figure out where they would go?

Link to adaptation for Kindergarten & 1st grade

Here are some more links with many art ideas. I would love to see what you're making! Take a picture and send me an email at ruthven@aaps.k12.mi.us

Ann Arbor Art Center

Weavesilk Online Drawing Tool

Artsology Games and Videos

Hey kids, I think it's a great time to be creative! I'm going to miss making art with you at school. I am sharing some ideas here that you can try at home.

Click one of these links and try an activity...

Drawing with Mo Willems

Little Lessons at Home

Art Activities to Try at Home

Student artwork is on display at Starbucks on S. Main St. during Youth Art Month!

5th graders have been working on zentangle leaves.