St. Peter Catholic School Art Room

St. Peter Catholic School artists are participating in a nation-wide effort to encourage and inspire people suffering in Ukraine.  Ms. Thurman connected with other art rooms in the USA who are creating artwork in solidarity with the Ukrainian families affected by the war. Art students participated in creating uplifting and empowering artwork using various mediums, including paint, oil pastel, markers, and colored pencils to communicate a message of compassion and hope.  Art students learned that, throughout history, artists have come together to create artwork to support those suffering. Students engaged with symbols representing peace and unity in their artwork. We reflected on Pope Francis's call to the "peacemakers" to become helpers during the war.  We stand in solidarity with the families suffering in Ukraine. We hope that our messages of Jesus's love and compassion will bring them peace during this grievous war. Ms. Thurman is busy scanning and uploading our art...

 We learned all about watercolor in our Spilt Paint Watercolor Drawing lesson. Students applied their knowledge of watercolor methods to create an original drawing.  This project utilized critical thinking skills that challenge students to incorporate a drawing with their watercolor wash.  Here are some student examples:   

Students have been engaging Hispanic artists and artwork in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. We have covered artists from Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and the United States.  Students learned about various artistic styles and art movements. We view artwork from the Baroque period (1600-1750), Post-Modern period (1950's to present), and the Surrealist period (1920's to 1935).  Students viewed Botero's, a Colombian artist, sculpture "Gato." They then applied Botero's artistic style to their own renditions of a gato. Students were encouraged to use various mediums to complete this project.  3rd grade Botero Inspired Gato watercolor.  3rd grade Botero Inspired Gato watercolor.  Mixed Media, inspired Botero Gato Composition.  Mixed Media, inspired Botero Gato Composition.