Spring is here!!! Monet's Waterlilies and Matisse Cut Outs

Yea!!!
Finally, spring is here after a long winter and very chilly temps here in the Carolinas. I painted a backdrop for my 1st graders who are learning about the artist Claude Monet. They used cool colors for the water and drew water lilies with pastels. As a final touch, they added a pond animal such as a frog, alligator or dragonfly. These were so fun to make! At the same time, my kindergarteners were practicing their "cut and turn" skills as I call them with scissors and made curvy cut outs like the artist Henri Matisse. The bold colors on the flowers really pop in the hallway! Love it!
What are some successful lessons you have done with these 2 artists. Message me and let me know. Comments welcome!!
Keep calm, just paint


Dana

Doodle for Google

Hello everyone!
We've been busy in the art room getting ready for spring. Blossoms to come soon featuring some inspiration from famous artists!
About a month ago, I introduced my students to the "Doodle for Google" contest. The theme was "If I could invent one thing to make the world a better place..." We watched videos from the doodlers (artists at Google) and even participated in a live video chat! The students were challenged with this theme and had to think of solutions to the world's problems today. The best part about this contest has really brought the world to my students living in their tiny community here in rural NC.  I get so excited watching their faces light up in amazement as they see how art can be a career choice for them one day. Even at Google!
Here are some of my favorite entries that I will send off soon. From there, 50 finalists for the grand prize will be chosen. I've got everything crossed for my talented students! So proud!
Say a little prayer for my students and wish us luck!

-Dana
Keep calm, just paint!

 

 

ART CAMPS AVAILABLE with Mrs. Peele!

 Mrs. Peele’s

ART Camp

 

Dear  art student.....

You are invited to a special art camp this summer with me. If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible as space will fill up fast. I have chosen you because I see something spectacular in you as a future artist.

This summer, you have a chance to grow each day as you learn skills that will take you to next level.  We will learn art history through different materials and daily research. Please have your parents fill out the attached form and return it to me with payment. I promise you will enjoy every minute we have together in the comfort of my personal studio and home. I look forward to having you!

Mrs. Peele

Camp Times:

Elementary: Rising Kindergarten-5^th grades 9:30-11:30

Middle/High School: 1-3pm,

Week 1: June 16-19, Let’s DRAW!!! Anyone can draw if they learn to see like an artist. This is a week for concentrating on the basic skills for drawing and learning to draw like Leonardo DaVinci, M.C. Ecsher and other master artists. Students will learn how to “Draw on the right side of the brain” and practice techniques to further their experience based on their learning development.

Cost: $80 (includes materials)

Week 2: June 23-26, Let’s Paint!!!From watercolors to Acrylics and everything in between, lets mix and study and the masters this week. Sure to be a hit with everyone!!

Cost; $90 (included materials)

 

Camp Location:

Mrs. Peele's house

(please email to sign up and for directions)

 

About the teacher: Dana Peele

Dana Peele lives in Matthews, NC and teaches for Union county public schools.

Shortly after moving to Charlotte, she quickly painted murals for local moms and celebrities under the business name “Peelepaint”. She has been a taught art for 16 years and has 2 children of her own, Katie and Charlotte. After teaching for 2 years, she received her National Board Certified in Early Childhood Art.

Her concentration in college was clay and painting but she regularly works in other media on a daily basis with her students. Her hobbies include: cuddling with her dog molly, martial arts, biking, playing with her kids, reading art blogs and painting for local art shows.

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Student Registration Form                                 (To be returned with payment before camp)

Name:__________________________________________DOB_________________

Rising grade:________________         Parents:________________________________

Address:______________________________________Phone:__________________

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Emergency contact:_____________________________relationship:______________

Phone:___________________________

Please list favorite art materials or interests:__________________________________

Please choose: Week 1:______, Week 2:_______

$80                        $90                             

Total:$_______  Checks made out to Dana Peele.