Mrs.Williams Art Room

My Mixed Media 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students just finished this fun painted paper collage inspired by artist Pete Cromer. Check him out on Instagram @PeteCromer or Petecromer.com/ . We started with painting 2 12 x 18 inch paper with colors that would make a great animal design. Once dry we cut our painted papers and began creating some unique animal designs. Below you'll find a few focused learners examples. Supplies Used: 12 x 18 inch white paper Tempera paint (variety of colors) Scissors Glue Pencils Construction paper Brushes Pete Cromer examples My example  My quick video introduction for my Mixed media students.

I can't believe how long it's been since I posted on this blog. To all of my followers I do apologize for my absence. Life happens and my hands are juggling many things, but, in 2015 we start new. More blogging  and more great lessons to share.  I would like to start by sharing  a great fundraiser  I started at my school. We had a family painting night and each guest was given tools, canvas, paint and a few instructions on how to paint a picture on canvas. Adults were charged $15 and kids were $10. All  proceeds purchased clay for the art room.  We had a blast and I wanted to share a few photos of those who participated.    I demonstrated how to draw a whimsical owl. Everyone was open to paint whatever they wanted, I did not want to limit their creativity. Everyone did a great job.    Gloria had such a great time that she has decided to take up painting at home. It is very therapeutic. ...