We all want to help our children reach for the stars and shoot for the moon! Art is such a wonderful way for kids to express themselves, while developing such important skills as creativity and problem-solving. Art – whether in creation or appreciation – entails learning to see, interpret and understand. Children can translate their internal vision or depict images based upon external sources of inspiration, both of which provide young artists with material to draw upon and feed into their art practice.
Location: Utsalady Elementary, Camano Island
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Regina Loch-Elvert created the abstract painting Moon and Sun to explore uncommon color interactions and landscape forms.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Stanwood School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Regina Loch-Elvert creates abstract, expressive paintings derived from landscapes. Of her work, the artist writes “I am constantly searching while I am painting, trying to create a space that can be understood by itself, a visual order that creates a solution.”
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting – paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 4 ft 2 in x 3 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2003.059.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Stanwood-Camano School District |
| Artwork Location | Utsalady Elementary Office hallway |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 608 Arrowhead Rd Camano Island, WA 98282 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.234603, -122.468379 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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Week 7: May 4th-8th 2020 Lessons When you email me a picture of your art work at [email protected] , make sure you include your First and Last Name, Teacher’s Name, and Grade.
- Use a 8 1/2″ x 11″ white piece of paper (any paper will do).
- Hold the paper vertically or horizontally.
- Divide the paper in half vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- On one part of the paper, draw a large circle.
- On the other part of the paper, draw another large circle.
- One circle is the sun.
- One circle is the moon.
- When you think of the sun, draw those shapes and designs, like “rays of the sun”.
- When you think of the moon, draw those shapes and designs, like “stars in the sky”.
- Draw patterned shapes to create a design around the sun.
- Draw patterned shapes to create a design around the moon.
- Shape Examples: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, diamonds, ovals, stars, and hearts.
- Once you are done drawing your sun, color it in completely using warm colors.
- Once you are done drawing your moon, color it in completely using cool colors.
- Warm colors: red, orange, yellow.
- Cool colors: blue, purple, green.
- You may color the drawing in crayon, magic markers, color pencils or oil pastels (whatever supplies you have at home).
- Use as many colors as you like for your drawing.
- I can’t wait to see the beautiful Sun and Moon Design!
Remember: once you are finished with your artwork take a picture of it and email it to [email protected]. Include the students name and teacher’s name and grade. I will post it on Bells Online Art Gallery.
Here are Examples:
Have fun creating your Sun & Moon Design.
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Karin Machusic (Karin Machusic)
Karin Machusic is blog master for Abrakadoodle and directs the company’s public relations and new media communications. With a degree in journalism and 20 years’ experience in the children’s education franchising industry, she has written numerous articles about children, learning, art and creativity. She is an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities. To her writing, Karin also brings 10 years of corporate, association and nonprofit communications and training experience, along with her early experiences in working with children as a swim teacher/coach, dance teacher, as well as a computer instructor at a public elementary school. Karin is married with a daughter, who is a recent college graduate.
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