Friday, November 30, 2012

4th Grade Landscapes

Students were introduced to living artist (from Bloomington, IL!) Harold Gregor.  He is known for his amazing colorful landscapes.  He is actually the only living artist to have his artwork hanging in the White House!! (Obama has one hanging in his Oval Office Dining Room).  Students discussed how colorful Harold Gregor's paintings are, and labeled the Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background.

Ten to Neon Blue (#381)18" x 24"2007Watercolor

(to learn more about Harold Gregor, please visit www.hgregor.com)

After sketching their idea in pencil, students used crayon and watercolors and Gregor's art as inspiration for their landscapes.