First Week!

The first week of school went by in a whirlwind! After getting some "housekeeping" items out of the way like learning our ART-spectations and daily routines, we worked together to define who an artist is. After listing some recognizable famous artist names, we began to think beyond the "traditional" definition of an artist. We realized that everything in our lives from our clothes to our cars, furniture, and every form of entertainment imaginable has been created by an artist. As humans we use art to communicate a message and express our feelings. We learned that ANYONE can be an artist! We expanded our creativity using Ouisi cards (pronounced “we see”)  https://shop.ouisi.co/products/connecting-photo-cards These cards are simple visual images of various things, sometimes zoomed in so close that it is difficult to tell what it is. These cards are great for making visual connections and learning to look at the world more artistically. The best part is there are no wrong answers! I am hoping the takeaway of the first week will be to understand that the art room is a safe place for mistakes and experimentation, and that sometimes the most beautiful results come from unexpected and unplanned happenings!