Art Drop on the Waterfront

A lucky fifth grade class is going on an art drop this morning! And what an AMAZING day it is!! OMG. A perfect 10 the weather man said. Anyway, we are taking our work from this winter when artist Bren Bataclan was here and dropping it out in Plymouth. We are so excited to share our work! Our hope is that people will take it with them, and make their day better! NMES was so inspired by Bren, I still see students creating work in his style. Hope you enjoy the work. Please email me or share photos on Twitter @NMES_Art_Studio or email me: jmmccarthy@plymouth.k12.ma.us

Smile!

these works are created by Artist Bren Bataclan, www.bataclan.com

Keith Haring

In our art studio we are focusing on "Street Artists". Bren Bataclan, that created a mural at our school, is considered a street artist. The reason why, is because he leaves art in the streets for people to look at and take with them, with a promise to do more good in the world.

We are talking this week about Keith Haring. A street artist who became popular in the 1980s with his "cookie cutter" people and animals. He would go into subways and draw with chalk. We watched a news story about it and the story said that he would sometimes get arrested for his actions. The artists at NMES had a great discussion about why someone might be breaking the law if they wrote on someone elses property. The students liked his work because of the simple colors and lines. It's fun!!

If you would like to explore Keith Haring more with your child please visit this website: www.haringkids.com

It has a lot of great games, interactive activities and information about the artist.

Enjoy!
Ms. McCarthy

3Doodler

Having fun with my new 3Doodler!

Bren Bataclan

Is coming to NMES!!!! 

The week before winter break we will have Boston based artist come to NMES to create a mural. Students will see Bataclan working and help with ideas. This is such a great opportunity for our students to see how artists work and how it impacts the community. 

Bataclan has donated a work of art for us to raffle. You can purchase raffle tickets during conferences and during Breakfast with Santa. 

Painting

Kindergarten painters!

Pictures from the Art Studio

Sketches for a collage

A little collage witch

Working with friends!!

Working, working, working

Students at NMES have been working very hard this fall on becoming true artists. Learning the creative process, developing ideas, researching, talking to other students about their work, collaborating, revising and editing.
As an art educator, it has been so great to see students apply knowledge and create wonderful works of art that they are really inspired by and have vested interest in creating.

Please visit Artsonia.com often to see your child's work and support the NMES Art Studio. Last year, with your contributions, we were able to buy an iPad mini for our art room and this year we have been able to add to our library by getting a subscription to Scholastic Art Magazine.

Thanks again and I'll post pictures soon. Be sure to follow us on twitter @NMES_Art_Studio
I post daily!

Artistically yours,
Ms. McCarthy

Lego Self Portraits

Have fun enjoying these cuties!!!

http://animoto.com/play/1E1UD0e4yHWo2vLmy8Q7Pw

Picture it!

Our starry night is coming together thanks to all our collaborators from the US, Canada and around the world!

Spring Art

Here are some works of art that are being created in the art studio!

Art show!!

April 3rd from 5:30-7:30!

See a work of art from each student from full day k through 5th grade. 

Come for the art, stay for a few activities!!!

Still life

Amazing still life from a first grader!!!

Hispanic Heritage Month

October is Hispanic Heritage Month and the students have been studying up on the history of Mexico and surrounding Central American countries like Guatemala. Much of the work we are doing is inspired by holidays and folk art of the region. Please follow our twitter feed for quick updates and photos. Posts include pictures of students creating yarn paintings inspired by the Huichol people of Mexico and students creating patterns on paper strips getting ready to weave. Also, we are talking about Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. Students are drawing lots of skulls with awesome designs and beautiful colors!
A great month for art!!!

Artsonia

Families, we will once again be participating in Artsonia this year. Artsonia is our online art gallery.

This year students will be uploading more artwork due to the fact the NMES has some ipad minis! Yay.

Also, with the money we earn from Artsonia, I'd like to buy an ipad mini for the art studio! Just for us to use in art. So please make sure you visit Artsonia and support the art studio!

Thank you,
Ms. McCarthy

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Thanks!
Ms. McCarthy

Dot Day 2013

At NMES, we are getting ready for "International Dot Day" on September 15th. In Art we are all reading the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. A story about a young girl who finds her voice and passion by making a little dot. Inspiring and endearing, the book is loved by all. Look for dots coming home and when you come to visit NMES!

Also, here is a link to read an article about Peter H. Reynolds when visiting Boston. He was interviewed on "Chronicle" .

Visit Peter H. Reynolds' website Fable Vision Learning for ideas and more information about "The Dot and International Dot Day.

Plymouth Village

Student's in Mrs. Wilson's first grade class created a map of the area around Nathaniel Morton Elementary School. Student's worked together to replicate the buildings, streets, boats, stores, statues and more! Great job!!!

NMES 2nd Grade Arcade

This past June students in Mrs. Hughes 2nd grade class watched "Caine's Arcade" and were inspired to make their own cardboard games! 2nd graders study engineering and used their knowledge in art to create amazing arcade style games. This long creative process started with brainstorming, creating, critiquing, revising and finally: playing!

The creating process:

 The Four C's of 21st Century Learning:
Creativity
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Communication

The moment of truth! The fun begins...

Great job!!!

visit our inspiration: Caine's Arcade Click here!

Spring and early Summer in the NMES Art Studio!

Getting outside and drawing from observation on these beautiful days!

Finishing up our clay sharks with our winner of the Art Show Scavenger Hunt!

Fantastic Sunglasses: What will you be doing this summer?

 

 

Puffy Fish!!! Always a favorite!!

Shhh, quietly working.

Creating Art with the lucky Scavenger Hunt winner!

Today was a great day! I got to spend some time working with the art scavenger hunt winner from the NMES 1-5 art show in April!

John was our winner! It couldn't have happened to a better kid! John got to bring a friend and we got to work creating an awesome clay shark!

They guys did a great job and learned some new techniques such as rolling out a slab, scoring and slipping and adding texture. Below are some pictures below of the projects in progress.

Now we wait for the sharks to dry and paint! Stay tuned for more pictures of the completed projects!

Will's Fish

 John's Fish!