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One Point Perspective Rooms

February 7, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

We took our lesson in One Point Perspective a little further and created themed rooms. Students used color pencils to add value and create depth through shading.

One-Point Perspective Names

January 28, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

One point perspective can be a challenge to teach. The vocabulary can be daunting, and interest soon fades. I found grid paper is a great way to help calm axieties of trying to draw a straight line. Also names are naturally engaging.

Paper Masks

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

Sixth Graders learned to create paper masks. Based on the video by Peggy Flores, students learned various paper techniques to create these amazing forms. Want to make your own mask, check out the planning sheet I have available.

Creative Color Wheels

January 9, 2019January 10, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

After learning about how Sir. Isaac Newton created the color wheel, students set off to create their own.

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Want to try this lesson yourself? All of the documents I created are available for purchase at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Color-Wheel-Project-4298251

Warm/Cool Color Scheme Parrots

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

Sixth graders studied cool and warm color schemes. We then used wet on wet watercolor technique to paint the background in either cool or warm colors then used a wet on dry technique to paint the bird using the opposite color scheme.

Welcome to the Art Side…

Image | January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 | Welcome to the Art Side

Welcome to Mrs. Dowd’s Art Class. I teach 6-8 grade art to a bunch of incredible kids. Here I will be documenting my lessons and work for my students, parents, and other educators. I hope you enjoy our Middle School Journey to the Art Side.

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