1st Grade Learning Target
“Positive People Portraits”
I Can:
Use the theme from the book, “Say Something” by Peggy Moss, to draw people who are doing positive things and being kind to all of their classmates, in order to prevent bullying.
Essential Questions:
Why do artists tell stories in their art ?
How do illustrations help to tell us what is happening in a story?
The following images show a variety of my own art throughout the past few years; some pieces are finished while others remain works in progress. The techniques I play with combine painting, ceramic, drawing and collage experimentation along with abstract intuitive processes. I am very much inspired by the organic evolution and ethereal quality of work by artists Homare Ikeda, Yellena James, Melanie Rothschild and Amanda Krantz. My goal is to make art which reflects the naturally messy and chaotic nature of our lives, the radiant and shimmering energy it can all create, and the journey of letting it all go, completley detaching from any final product or outcome. Growth and balance are constant pursuits.
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” ~Rumi
4th Grade Learning Target
I Can:
Create artwork that demonstrates positive space by drawing a silhouette of myself (or something that represents me) and filling it with positive affirmations in the positive space. My peers will fill the negative space with things they love about me! I will also use complimentary colors to paint my work.
Essential Questions:
What do you think is worth remembering about this artwork?
How might your art provoke curiosity and encourage conversations?
6th Grade Learning Target
Project: Shoe Design- Morph or Message
I can design my own shoe that has a unique morph or a message which is obvious to the viewer. I will work with a medium of my choice, using my best craftsmanship.
Essential Questions:
How might common human experiences be reflected in artwork?
Why do artists tell stories in their art ?
Project display sign at The River Power Vinyasa Yoga Studio:
5th Grade Yogi Art!
Hello! My name is Aimee Burke and I am the Art Teacher at Prospect Valley Elementary School in the Jefferson County district (also a member of The River!). I have been working with 5th grade students on gesture drawing and human proportion/movement, and we decided to use these skills to invent own themed yoga series and poses. They absolutely loved devising new ways to move their bodies as well as learning more about all of the benefits of yoga. The inspiration for this project came from the amazing Kids Yoga Teacher Training here at The River! This program has been wonderfully beneficial to me as a teacher, not only for awesome yogi art but also as a tool for increased student engagement and learning through movement, breath work and positive thinking J We hope you enjoy their masterpieces and fabulous creativity!
Art With Ms. Burke 