Fifth grade artists have been exploring the work of Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser – an artist we call the Spiral Guy. They were intrigued to learn that he never wore matching socks (too boring!) and that he designed toilets and bathrooms (fun discussions for 5th graders!). Hundertwasser and his spiral art. Fifth graders began by painting […]
Fifth grade artists have been working on a fun new Hundertwasser project. After viewing several pieces by Austrian painter and architect Hundertwasser and learning about his interest in nature and spirals, we began by creating a background while exploring tints and shades. Hundertwasser- these were our inspiration pieces. Painting the background – including Hundertwasser […]
Wow, the Hundertwasser landscapes that my 5th graders are finishing up are just beautiful. Today they added fabric circles to complete their pieces. For the beginning of this cool project, go to Hundertwasser Landscapes Adding fabric circles (yes, that’s a cheese-head hat in the photo – it was crazy hat day!)
Fifth Grade artists began looking at the work of Austrian painter and architect Hundertwasser. We looked at some images from his book, Hundertwasser for Kids, including one of my favorite landscapes. After a review of warm colors, we began painting our own Hundertwasser – inspired landscapes. Next week we’ll add black acrylic stems, focusing on […]
Artists in Grade 5 have been learning about the art of Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. They loved his spiral obsession and the fantastic buildings he designed. We spent some time discussing Hundertwasser’s love of nature and what it means to be an environmentalist. Our Hundertwasser project honors his care for the world we live in […]
Georgetown’s fifth grade artists are completing two different art pieces this week. We’ve gotten a little behind due to snow days and winter break, so we’ve been playing “Catch Up”…or as we say in the art room, Ketchup Time! These fun and colorful villages are inspired by the work of Austrian architect and artist Friedensreich […]
Look who’s on the cover of the December Arts & Activities magazine….Georgetown artists! Our 5th Grade Hundertwasser mixed media art project that I submitted last year has finally been published. Can’t wait to see the magazine in my mailbox! Our Hundertwasser Spiral project Follow these links to see the cover and magazine article: aaDEC14Cover aaDEC14Hundertwasser […]
Fifth graders have been learning about the work of Austrian artist Hundertwasser, who was obsessed with SPIRALS! After painting a colorful striped background, they created these beautiful yarn spiral “lollipop flowers” in the style of Hundertwasser. Hundertwasser Painted backgrounds, ready for spirals. Glueing yarn spirals – such concentration for my chatty 5th graders! Love […]
A few more selections for the April HPS District Art Show, squeaking under the wire! Congratulations, artists! Kindergarten Green Eggs & Ham CI Hand/Heart Kindergarten Spring Chicks 2nd Grade Sunflowers 5th Grade Hundertwasser Thinking Spring