Welcome!
Hello my most AMAZING ARTISTS! Here you will find links to websites that encourage creativty. You will also find link to sites that inform you of some inspiring artists. Enjoy!
Intro to the Website! (Click here and check out my YouTube Channel)
**ANNOUNCEMENT & UPDATE
***New Website***
Check out the new site I have been working on! ART with Mrs. Butler
Here I will be posting Weekly Themes along with fun activites that you can choose from that tie into that theme! I will also be creating a Flip Grid for all students from Kindergarten to 5th grade to share thier creations with me. Stay Tuned for more updates.
Mindful Moments
At the start of every art class we take 60 seconds to take a deep breath, refocus, and get ready to create. If you feel you need a moment before you begin creating here are our Mindful Moments........
Mindful Moments with Kira Willey
Making Art!
HOW TO DRAW
Here you will find some great "How to Draw" videos you can follow along with. Remember it doesn't have look exactly like the video. Add your own style! And it is okay to make mistakes. Just think through what you can do to fix your mistake. I'm sure your drawings will be amazing!!
- Young Rembrandts: This YouTube channel is great for my younger artists (Kindergarten through 3rd Grade) to learn how to draw with the Young Rembrandts
- Art For Kids Hub: This YouTube channel is great for ALL AGES! We have completed some of these in art class. There are lots to choose from. It is ALWAYS fun with Art for Kids Hub
- Muffalo Potato: Draw anything using numbers and letters! A little something for ALL AGES! Muffalo Potato
- Draw Everyday with JJK: YouTube channel for New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Everything from the Punk Farm picture books to the Lunch Lady graphic novels. Good for ALL AGES! Draw Everyday with JJK
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: Author and illustrator of those beloved Piggie & Elepant Books invites you to his studio every day for his Lunch Doodles! Good for ALL AGES! Lunch Doodles with MO!
- Draw with Rob: Rob Biddulph is an internationally bestselling and multi award-winning children's author and illustrator. Good for ALL AGES! #DrawwithRob
- Learn How to Draw some "Tangles": Art teacher, Nicole Hahn has a series of videos demonstrating how to draw different Tangles that you can use to create a Zentangle. Good for ALL AGES! Drawing with Nic Hahn
ART LESSONS Elementary Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Here some great YouTube channels that provide ideas for various art projects using a varity of art mediums.
- Mister Maker: Mister Maker provides fun art making episodes. This is great for the young artisits (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade). You can get great art project ideas from him or he is just fun to watch! Mister Maker on YouTube
- Artful Parent: A "Simple way to fill your family's life with art and creativity." This YouTube channel provides art lessons with guided instruction exploring a mix of art mediums. Great for all ages! The Artful Parent
- Kids Art Week Lesson with Carla Sonheim: Carla will take you step by step through an art project inspired by a famous master artist. Great for all ages! Kids Art Week with Carla Sonheim
- FOR MY 5TH GRADERS: Here is a link to the video I showed you when we were learning the origami folds for our Radial Relief Sculpture. The only one not included in the video is the Dart Fold. Radial Relief Sculpture Origami Folds Step by Step Radial Relief Sculpture Art With Mrs. Nguyen Radial Relief Sculpture
- Art Challenges with Mr. J: Jonathan Juravich was Ohio's Teacher of the Year 2018. On his Twitter page he has be posting fun art challenges. @JJuravich
Digital ART
Online art making, Apps, etc.......
- Mandala Creator: A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols. In modern, typically American and European use, "mandala" has become a generic term for any circle ornament which can be used as a relaxing tool, for diagnostic or in art therapy.: Mandala Creator
- Silk: Interactive generative art.: Weave Silk
- Online Sand Art: This is Sand
- Create Comics: Make Beliefs Comix
- Quick Draw: Online drawing game.Quick Draw
- Quick Draw: Street Art Make your mark at Tate: Street Art at the Tate
All About Art
Here are some great recources to learn more about art history!
Art with Mati & Dada are animated videos about various famous artists: Art with Mati & Dada
From the National Gallery of Art : NGA Kids Zone
From The Tate: Tate Kids
Online tours of the Louvre in France: Louvre Virtual Tours
Share Your Creations! Let's Connect!
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