Here we are learning about the gallery works and the idea of a still life.
After finishing in the Gallery, we went into the studio area. Here we donned our aprons and with a little instruction, started sketching fruit.
This process seemed so promising that even our volunteer drivers decided to try their hand at some drawings.
Joseph proudly shows off his drawing.
Such serious concentration from everyone.
This is Faith's sketch. What a beautiful example of what we were instructed to do.
After finishing our sketch, we transferred it onto canvas, and our teacher showed us about mixing colors. We also learned about tints and shades. By looking at the fruit on our table, we saw how light and shadow makes the fruit look round and 3-D. Armed with all this new information, we started to paint. We each had a pallet of Acrylic paints and a few paintbrushes. Here is Miss Leonard hard at work shading grapes.
Another adventurous mom trying out her artistic skills.
Happy painters.....well, mostly happy painters. If you look closely, you can see the paintings in progress!
Cousins hard at work! The paintings are looking great!!
Happy Painter!
Jack (the almost-birthday boy) hard at work. A special thank you to Carrie our photographic helper! Miss Leonard was very focused on her painting and finishing in time!
Sharing pallets and giving advice.
A lovely artist finishing up.
Tory doing some great shading.
The whole crew working hard. What a great looking bunch!
Gabe working on his blue tablecloth.
Charity working hard. She is so detailed in her work!
After leaving the Art Gallery we walked to Minoru Park, where we spent the afternoon. Here we had the whole end of the park to ourselves. We ate a picnic lunch and played games.
This game of elimination got serious! I'm glad we had some good and impartial judges! <wink>
And then there was the drama of trying to get a group picture......
Tory, you are looking particularly lovely.....picture ruined....
Ava, seriously?......picture no good.
And then it got really out of hand.....I never did get a good group picture....Oh, well, I guess craziness is a good representation of us....
We had a wonderful day and are so thankful for the good weather and the super time we had. A special thank you to our volunteer drivers and all the parents for getting your students to school early.
As to the finished artwork, it will be on display at the BCA Evening of the Arts in June. We hope you can all make it to the even to view our masterpieces.
--Miss Leonard
