Name Collages inspired by Rosaline Gascoigne.

Year 5 have been studying the artworks of Australian artists. Russell Drysdale, Grace Cossington-Smith and Rosaline Gascoigne are known for their depictions of the Australian landscape.

Gascoigne used mostly found materials: wood and yellow and orange retro-reflective road signs. These objects represent, rather than accurately depict, elements of the world around her: the landscape around her home in Canberra and the materials and textures of Australian life. 

 

Year 5 created their own artworks inspired by Gascoigne's 'cut-up and re-arranged' style. The students drew their names with black marker on square paper (easier for cutting up later) then decorated the background using bright patterns and colours. The name artworks were cut into 16 pieces and glued onto a bright piece of cardboard. 

Can you spot an Ethan, Ned, Emily or Eloise in these artworks?

Koi fish Kites

Year 4 are making artworks with the theme 'Japan.'

It just so happened that I came across these fantastic Koi Fish kites.

To decorate them, you only need to follow 2 VERY easy steps.

Step 1 - draw patterns and designs with textas. Symmetrical or non-symmetrical patterns.

Step 2 - Add water using a paint brush.

That's it!

What you end up with is an amazing tie-dye effect. This will only work on non-permanent textas as they will run when wet.
It has created a lot of art-envy for the other grades who see the kites drying in the art room.

To finish the kites, we punched holes in the mouth and added string.

This is possibly one of my favourite art activities!
Can you spot some hanging in the art room?