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Class: Bartosiewicz
Art Reps: Stephanie Schroeder, Cecelia Puopolo & Kristin Salgado
Title: The Wish
Medium: Acrylic & Hole-punched Paper
Size: 24 x 30
Inspiration: Perennial Moment, art by D.V. Moore.
Method: Using the technique of pointillism, the children applied acrylic paint with Q-tips and attached circles of hole-punched paper on top to create an abstract representation of a field of dandelions blowing in the breeze.
Click on images below to enlarge progress pictures of Mrs. Bartosiewicz’s Project.
Class: GallantArt Rep: Meghan Corchis
Title: Chip Off the Old Block
Medium: Paint Chips on Canvas
Size: 30 x 40
Inspiration: The art of Peter Combe.
Method: The children created a wave-like color graduation out of slivers cut from paint chips and glued to canvas.
Donations: The framing for this piece was discounted 50% by FastFrame on Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach.
Click on images below to enlarge progress pictures of Mrs. Gallant’s Project.
Class: HarleyArt Reps: Jenn Levy & Dianna Strickland
Title: Tree of Harmony
Medium: Pen & Ink on Archival Paper
Size: 18 x 24
Inspiration: Zen Kandinsky Tree by artist, Danielle Vayda.
Method: The Zentangle method is a relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing a series of structured patterns. This method increases focus, allowing creative expression without rules. Once they mastered the technique, the children worked collectively to fill the interior form of a tree with intricate ink designs. They were so enthralled with the process, they didn’t want to stop!
Class: SalicArt Rep: Nicole Steele
Medium: Recycled Industrial Items on Wood
Size: 32 x 22
Inspiration: The sculptures of Louise Nevelson.
Method: The children gathered items of interest and designed ten industrial layouts using wooden boxes, glue and bronze paint. The finished boxes were nailed together to form a singular wall sculpture.
Donations: Industrial items were donated by the children in Mrs. Salic’s Class.
Click on images below to enlarge progress pictures of Mrs. Salic’s Project.
Class: StricklandArt Reps: Helga Fazio, Temi Flannery, Dominique Nielander, Heather Swortwood & Christy Day
Title: Living Art
Medium: Wooden Frame with Succulents
Size: 14.5 x 17.5
Inspiration: Our amazing children and their love of life and growth.
Method: The children built a frame out of recycled wood and filled it with a beautiful array of succulents. By placing the plants with attention to color and texture they created a living piece of art.
Donations: Plants and materials donated by the children’s families.