Think Green

In the art studio we've always had the rules of take care of people, take care of stuff, and behave like an artist. This year we're adding take care of the earth. In an effort to make students more aware of their choices and how those choices affect the world we live in, I've created a new "Think Green" paper center in the art studio. Small, happy "earths" mark choices that are more earth friendly like G.O.O.S (Good On One Side) and Challenge Papers (abandoned paintings and drawings). Also, on the bulletin board behind are suggestions to help Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle paper in the art studio. Hopefully, it will catch on and Emmons Lake students will be filling Mother Earth's bucket as well as each others'. How about you? Have you filled Mother Earth's bucket today? For ideas on how to go green at home visit: 10 Easy Ways To Go Green At Home.

Observation Drawing: Drawing What We See

Our drawing center is loaded with lots of great supplies like markers, crayons, pencils, rulers, etc. Also at the center are resources like drawing books, manikins, and small model toys for observation drawing. Observation drawing is a great way to build hand-eye coordination and improve your drawing skills. Below are some examples of our student artists using the resources in the room. Students are welcome to bring small toys, book and pictures to use for drawing resources in the art studio.



The Dragon Drawing Book by Ralph Masiello is one of our most popular resources.



Grace used the manikin to draw a ballerina dancing.



Siara brought a book from the library and did a series of flower drawings.