Category Archives: Studio Art History

5th Grade – Core Knowledge Renaissance Art Projects, Part 2: Albrecht Dürer (Slideshow)

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Next the students had the opportunity to work with watercolors and look into the German Northern Renaissance painter Albrecht Dürer.

  • We attempted a water wash technique (tying the lesson to the sunset in chapter 10 of Phantom Tollbooth) using only primary colors and watching them blend on the paper to make the secondary colors, but alas the quality of the paints didn’t allow for the effect…
  • The students also were invited to use their powers of observation by bird watching and painting a silhouette/outline of a bird, freehand, on a wire. When the paintings were hung in a row they created a great, long line of unique birds – just hangin’ out enjoying a sunset view.
  • These Sunset Bird On A Wire paintings were framed before the holiday break and given as gifts from the students.
— Jennifer Lonack
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5th Grade – Core Knowledge Renaissance Art Projects, Part 3: Michelangelo (Slideshow)

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Michelangelo was next on the list of Renaissance artists….

We are hoping to have an opportunity for the kids to to chisel a bit on a stone in class within the next few weeks, so they can get a feel for Michelangelo’s favorite medium – relief sculpture in marble.

But Michelangelo didn’t always get to sculpt, sometimes he had to paint… like the Sistine Chapel. The students got a feel for this pleasure right in the fifth grade. Painting the subject of their choice and working with color value (blending black or white with a color) while flat on their back!
— Jennifer Lonack
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OTA Holiday/California History Gourds on View in Old Town

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  • Visit Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to see OTA Students’ Holiday Gourds – on display near park entrance: San Diego Ave & Twiggs St.
  • Thank you Kathy Mitchell and Sonja Donahue for organizing this wonderful exhibition of student art inspired by CA history & the Core Knowledge curriculum.

4th Grade: Spanish Missions

5th Grade: Indian Petroglyphs

Afterschool Art Club: Native California Birds

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Reception for OTA “Dare to Reuse” Art Contest Winners

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Last year the Fourth Graders entered the “Dare to Reuse” Recycled Art Contest. The class created some very creative and beautiful art from objects they rescued from the trash. See their amazing projects here (Photos courtesy of Paul M Bowers):

Three OTA teams were chosen as winners!* Their winning entries will be on display this weekend at a reception at the New Children’s Museum. 

“Solar System” – Winning Team: Katie, Tayler, Kiki

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“Guitar” – Winning Team: Alexander, Chris, Quinn

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“Robot Destroying Building” – Winning Team: Laine, Evan, Colin

This last winning entry was chosen to grace the banner of the Dare to Reuse Art Exhibition!

You’re Invited! Dare to Reuse Student Art Exhibition Reception

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Fourth Grade Students Win City of San Diego “Dare to Reuse” Art Contest

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Dear Taylor, Kiki, Kailtyn: Congratulations!  Your entry in the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department’s “Dare to Reuse” art contest is one of the 12 winning entries to be published in the 2013 Dare to Reuse yearly calendar.

The city photographer from the San Diego County Office of Education to photograph your piece….

Thanks to Molly Lewis and Jennifer Lonack for helping with this project!

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“Children Paint the Masters” Art Club Recommencing Thursday, May 3)

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The Children Paint the Masters after-school club took a break to allow Sonja to help prepare the Wine & Dine Art Auction Projects. The club will recommence tomorrow, if a minimum of 3 students enroll.

• Hours: Thursdays Only, 3:15-4:45 • Minimum 3 Students • Supplies Included in Price

Click to Print Signup Form: Q4 Children Paint the Masters

Reminder: Art Contest Workshop This Weekend – Calling All OTA Artists & Nature Lovers!

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CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS FOR JR. DUCK STAMP COMPETITION

Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops (Dec. 3, 10 and 17) to enter the California State Junior Duck Stamp competition. The event is sponsored by Pacific Southwest Wildlife Art (PSWA) and Heritage of the Americas Museum. All students who enter will receive a certificate from the State of California Fish and Game Services and be eligible for ribbons and awards.

There are no fees for the entrants. The goal is for each child to learn about  conservation through the duck stamp program, drawing techniques, competition rules and an awareness of art opportunities.

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Art Contest – Calling All OTA Artists & Naturalists!

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CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS FOR JR. DUCK STAMP COMPETITION

Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops (Dec. 3, 10 and 17) to enter the California State Junior Duck Stamp competition. The event is sponsored by Pacific Southwest Wildlife Art (PSWA) and Heritage of the Americas Museum. All students who enter will receive a certificate from the State of California Fish and Game Services and be eligible for ribbons and awards.

There are no fees for the entrants. The goal is for each child to learn about  conservation through the duck stamp program, drawing techniques, competition rules and an awareness of art opportunities.

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