Pickett's Mill Artroom

The Seven Habits in Art

This year our school will continue learning and using the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.  These habits are life long skills that work in any subject area as well as at home.  In the art room we will be learning how our artist of the month exhibits these habits, and how we can incorporate the habits into our day.

Habit 1: Be Proactive- We are responsible for our experience in art.  We have a "can do" attitude and are willing to try new things.

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind- What do we hope to achieve in art?  We plan how we want our finished artwork to look.  We set goals.

Habit 3:  Put First Things First- How are we organizing and managing our time in art?  Take care of top priorities first.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win- We cooperate with our team to earn points. We share materials.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood-  We listen to what others have to say.  We try to understand what the artist is saying through his artwork.  We think about what we are saying through our work.

Habit 6: Synergize- We value other students' opinions and view points.  We share ideas.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw-What media or technique would you like to learn how to use?  Which artists inspire you to explore a new style? 

Artist of the Month for August

 
Albrecht Durer is our artist for the month of August. He was a German painter and printmaker of the Northern Renaissance. His engravings and woodcuts influenced many artists who followed. We will be discussing the purposes that art serves as well as examining Durer's use of implied texture in his prints.

 

Welcome Back!

Hi Parents and Students,

Welcome back to another year at Pickett's Mill Elementary!  I'm excited to be here with you again.  I have a busy year planned for us in art. This year the students will be working in a variety of media and learning a number of techniques within the disciplines of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and crafts.  We will also study an Artist of the Month.  Each month we will learn about the work and life of a specific artist.   In the fall we will be doing the Original Works fundraiser, and  you will have the opportunity to purchase your child's artwork on a variety of products just in time for the holidays.    Proceeds from this fundraiser goes to help me purchase supplies and equipment for our art room.  Please don't feel like you have to buy anything- you will always get your child's artwork returned.  The fifth graders will be helping to create an artwork for the school.  The theme for this year's mural is from our Seven Habits, "Habit 4: Think Win-Win."

We are in need of the following items: 8 oz. paper cups (not the small ones), small and large ziplock bags, tissues and baby wipes.  We especially need baby wipes.  They make clean-up fast and easy which enables students to spend more time working and less time in line at the sink.  There are also some materials like clay that should never be washed down the sink.  Please send any donations to the art room.

I look forward to a great school year!

Laura Purcell

Art teacher