Analogous Color Organic Pop-Art

Color is the element of art I could probably spend the most time on, because there are SO many color schemes to focus on! For our first project I will admit I went a little out of order. Generally one would start with Primary colors (Red, Yellow, and Blue) and then branch out from there, but I feel my students generally know how to mix colors, etc.  So, we jumped right onto analogous color schemes. I like to call these colors "next door neighbors." Analogous colors are those that blend into one another on the color wheel (as seen below).

For this project our primary objective was CRAFTSMANSHIP. It sounds silly at this age but I think it is SO important for students for be able to cut a smooth even line. For future presentations, scrapbooking, matting, framing, really... anything, craftsmanship is crucial because the presentation of an idea or item is everything. Drawing back upon our knowledge of organic shapes, our students designed a abstract, organic shape and color scheme, and then cut layers upon layers of paper getting a little larger each time with even borders. Then, they literally made their artwork POP! Using small squares of cardboard the students glued each layer raised off the surface of the next. All together they make for a very exciting art installation! 

 

Make sure to stop by the hall across from the office and check it out!