I just finished my first Artist in Residence with North Ogden Elementary. It was such a success and wonderful experience. I worked with each grade to paint a huge 78″x 48″ canvas. I took a photograph, made a grid on it and then made a grid on the canvas to match. Each student got one 6″ x 6″ square to paint in; I gave them a piece of the photograph they then tried to make their square match the square I gave them. It was fun to see the ownership and pride the students got when they where finished. I worked with grades 1st – 6th and each grade got their own painting. There were 104 squares on each painting; teachers also had a chance to paint a square with their grade — it was great. The school will hang these paintings as part of a permanent collection. I worked with the 4 kindergarten classes on a collective abstract piece where they used shapes and colors to create an original work of art. Check out the photo to see the grades’ projects.
Excellent idea and the murals are amazing!!
Stacy, I was so impressed with your artistic talent and especially how you related individually to each student. This truly has been a rewarding experiencing for everyone. Thank you!