First things first. Before J. Alfano starts lawyer-ing all over this blog, she is the one who started using the word "nugget(s)" for little kids. All props to Jessica. Legalities aside, I'm going to start doing a weekly(ish) post on the art class I'm teaching to the 4th grade kids at the bilingual school. I know this is technically a photography blog, but who doesn't love nugget art? Kids are hilarious.
Last week was my first week teaching the art class, and I think I'm really going to love it! We started off the year by talking about self-portraits. I explained to them how a self-portrait can be of your face, your body, or you doing something you like BUT shouldn't include other people. Then I explained the difference between "realistic" and "abstract". Last week they all did their realistic self portraits and today they worked on their abstract self-portraits (which they were SUPER excited about, since there are practically no rules). I had them bring in magazines so they could collage or draw their abstract self-portrait, as it only needed to be a representation of themselves, not an exact depiction. We talked about collage and I showed them some examples - they seemed to really enjoy it! But more of that next week, when I get their finished abstract self-portraits (and can upload them here).
Here are some examples of the nuggets' realistic (well, "realistic") self-portraits! I think they're SUPER adorable, don't you agree?
Last week was my first week teaching the art class, and I think I'm really going to love it! We started off the year by talking about self-portraits. I explained to them how a self-portrait can be of your face, your body, or you doing something you like BUT shouldn't include other people. Then I explained the difference between "realistic" and "abstract". Last week they all did their realistic self portraits and today they worked on their abstract self-portraits (which they were SUPER excited about, since there are practically no rules). I had them bring in magazines so they could collage or draw their abstract self-portrait, as it only needed to be a representation of themselves, not an exact depiction. We talked about collage and I showed them some examples - they seemed to really enjoy it! But more of that next week, when I get their finished abstract self-portraits (and can upload them here).
Here are some examples of the nuggets' realistic (well, "realistic") self-portraits! I think they're SUPER adorable, don't you agree?
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| Natali - I love that she was the only one to use markers, plus she filled up the page really well (a lot of them struggle with that). |
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| David - Who doesn't love monkeys? Especially when they stand on trees! |
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| Alicia - Check out the highlighter sun! Also, anyone who loves dogs enough to put them in a self-portrait is flomography approved. |
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| Eva Maria - Well drawn! She told me she likes cheering for her brother awww |
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| Alejandra - Sure, balloons and hearts don't fall from the sky in real-life, but don't you kind of wish they did? Admit it, she might be onto something. |
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| Pablo - Um, awesome? Future wildlife photographer? I'm absolutely in love with this drawing for the completely biased reason that it's about photography. And animals. |
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| Vera - I love the bunny. ohmygod look how cute he is, with his little bunny nose and whiskers! Granted they're not realistic, but I love the sun and the cloud too! |
I love this!!!!! I can't wait to see the abstract pictures!
ReplyDeletebahahahaha what a lovely way to end the day, I was in tears laughing at your commentary! More comments to come in the morning!
ReplyDeleteI didn't read past the first paragraph but this is a fantastic post.
ReplyDeleteNice ¨anonymous¨ comment, Jess.
ReplyDeletejajaja--->spanish comment.
ReplyDeleteI don't like monkeys.
ReplyDeleteI do like bunnies.
Vera wins.