Paul Cezanne

Post-impressionism.  It sounds like a complicated topic to study, but I'm sure that by the end of our lesson this month it will become something that you not only understand, but are captivated by.  

Paul Cezanne

(pronounced Say-ZAHN)

1839-1906

French

Paul Cezanne is known as the "Father of Modern Art."  
In preparation for class please print the following image and place it in a location where your student will be able to study it over the coming week. (Printable image available here.)

The Basket of Apples
1890-1894
Oil on Canvas
Art Institute of Chicago
Public Domain

This month's project is to design boxes that the children can either choose to keep, or to give away for the holidays.  Each child will need to bring:

• Reeves soft pastels - 12 color set - can be shared
• Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper 12”x18” - 1 sheet of white per student

• Scotch 3M clear glue stick - can be shared
• Scissors - 1 per student
• Pencil with an Eraser (does not need to be an artist pencil) - 1 per student
• Several cotton swabs
• Several paper towels

Don't forget that we have adjusted our calendar a bit because of Christmas, and this month's class is NOT on the 3rd Friday of the Month.  See you on Friday, December 13th, at 6:30!

A Chihuly Christmas

The town gazebo is looking a lot more festive thanks to the collaborative sculpture created by the kids of SKETCH.  Nice work!

Chihuly Extension Activities

Do you see now why Dale Chihuly is considered by many to be the greatest living glass artist?  His amazing works have completely transformed the art-glass movement into larger than life experience including towering sculptures, floating spheres, and intricate details.  

Watch:

• Take a look at this video of Chihuly and his team creating one of the glass pieces for his sculptures - pay close attention to how difficult this would be for any one artist to do on their own.

Read:

• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis funded the creation of this fantastic Printable Book.  Keep an eye out for the great unit study ideas for grades 3-5. 
• Curious about how his pieces are designed and installed?  Houzz has a fantastic step-by-step collection of photos and instructions.   

Create:

• Now that you know how to use your shrink film to create unique shapes, you can begin designing you own creations.  How about making icicles for your Christmas tree or necklace pendants?  

Consider:

We learned a lot about light during our study of Chihuly's work.  Have you ever read John 3:19-21?  It says this:

Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

So why does the Bible have verses about light?  Well, that light is Jesus.  We can't see anything in the dark of sin, but when we follow Jesus we walk in the light we are able to see and we can stay far away from the areas that are dark with sin.  

Of course we all still sin, but people who live in the light of Jesus, studying the Bible and praying to Him, have God's help to change their bad habits.  They hate the darkness and love the light of Jesus.  

I can't wait to show you how amazing your projects look when I finally get them all strung together for the Christmas display.  Update coming soon!

Dale Chihuly

We have the privilege of studying one of my absolute favorite artist this month.

Dale Chihuly is a modern glass-blower who operates a cooperative to create amazing work that would be difficult for any one artist to accomplish on their own. You are going to love seeing the immense size of some of these pieces. 

Dale Chihuly

American

1941 -

In preparation for class please print the following image and place it in a place where your student will be able to study it over the coming week. (Printable image available here.)

Blown Glass Chandelier
Dale Chihuly
photograph by Andrew Dunn
2000
Victoria and Albert Museum

This month's community service project is to use our own "art-glass" sculptures to decorate our town  park for the holidays.

In order to complete this month's project each family will need:

• Sharpie markers varying colors  - red, green, and blue would be best
• 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of blank shrink film - 1 per student
• Scotch 3M clear glue stick - can be shared
• Scissors - 1 per student
• Scrap paper to place under artwork (blank would be best)
• Pencil with an eraser (does not need to be an artist pencil) - 1 per student

• (optional) Small package of baby wipes
• (optional) hole punch

Don't forget, this month's class is not on the 3rd Friday of the month - See you on Friday November 8th at 6:30!

Lautrec OCC Boxes

Your gifts for needy children are all packed up and on their way.  I wonder which country they are destined for.  Don't forget that you can track your Operation Christmas Child box (if you paid for shipping online) at Samaritan'sPurse.org

Toulouse-Lautrec Extension Activities

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was only a little over four and a half feet tall at maturity, but his impact on the world of art was larger than life.  

Read:

I hope you will have time to take a look at my absolute favorite book about this artist: Great Names: Toulouse-Lautrec 19th Century French Painter by Diane Cook. {affiliate link}  It has wonderful illustrations, accurate history, and handles delicate topics in a respectful yet factual way.

Create: 

• Practice drawing faces with proportion grids online.  Scroll down to view all of the instructions.
• Try using your water paints to complete this coloring page of Toulouse-Lautrec's painting.  Don't forget to use eye-catching colors! 
• Do another copy with marker, and a third with crayons.  Compare the results.  Which looks most like the original oil painting?  

Marcelle Lender doing the Bolero in 'Chilperic'
1895
Private Collection{{PD-Art}} 

Consider:

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec died at a very young age because of the poor choices that he made.  

The Bible says a lot about keeping ourselves healthy.  Many people may respond "Who cares?  It's my body, isn't it?"  Well, to be honest, the answer from the Lord is a resounding, "I care, and no, it really isn't your body to begin with.  I created you, I died for you, and I love you even more than you love yourself."

Here is the direct quote from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 

We all make mistakes.  Encourage your child to discuss the many ways that life can be hard.  Remind them that Jesus said, “I have overcome the world.” He can help where alcohol and other indulgences cannot. He does not always make our problems go away, but He has promised to help us.

If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me or call New Hope at 345-7203.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Want to meet a man with an extremely long name? Try this one: Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa.  That's a mouthful isn't it?  Most of know him as Toulouse-Lautrec.

Toulouse-Lautrec is well known for his love of the theater and skill with creating captivating posters.  We will be creating our own poster-like images this month.

Parents: Please be assured that the personal life of this artist and the subjects of his work will be handled delicately in class in order to avoid any topics that may be offensive or disturbing.  

HENRI de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

FRENCH

1864-1901

In preparation for class please print the image below and place it in a location where your child will see it often.  (Click here for a printable image)

At the Moulin Rouge
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Self Portrait

Oil on Canvas
1982
Art Institute of Chicago

{{PD-Art}} 

We are creating artwork that will go into boxes filled with Christmas gifts for children around the world.  The program we are working with is called Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse.  Here is a quick video describing the project.

There are plenty of boxes being sent from New Hope it is not required that your family packs your own box, but you are welcome to do so if you choose.  I will give more information on Friday and you can get details at SamaritansPurse.org

In order to complete this month's project, each student will need to bring the following items to class:

• Prang water paints, 8 color set - 1 per student
• Grumbacher round watercolor brush (size 6 to 9) - 1 per student
• Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper 
• 1 sheet red or black - cut down to 12”x12” - 1 per student
• 1 sheet white or yellow cut down to 11"x11"  - 1 per student
• Prang crayons, - Black only - preferably sharp - 1 per student
• Scotch 3M clear glue stick - can be shared
• Pencil with an eraser (does not need to be an artist pencil) - 1 per student
• Several paper towels - can be shared
• Small container with lid (baby food jar size) for water - 1 per student

Note: Please make sure that all supplies are clearly labeled with your family’s name.  Children work at large tables, and supplies often roll.  Collecting materials at the end of the day is much easier if they are marked.  Address labels work well for this purpose.  

See you on Friday, October 18th at 6:30!