Meet the Mini Masterpieces inspired by Van Gogh. The canvases are only 2 and a half inches square. These beauties are the ornaments for our Artists Wonderland (winter wonderland) themed tree that we are donating to the Festival of Trees. All proceeds benefit Prospect Child & Family Center. Drawing & Painting Class does not disappoint!
Tomorrow we will start putting everything on the tree
The tree topper made out of an old palette and paintbrushes
The class did some marble painting for the center of the recycled palettes
The Science of Marble Painting
This activity explores the effects of gravity, motion and
momentum while creating art. By rolling
the marbles in paint, placing paper in a tray, tilting the tray and moving the
marbles around, students will experience and experiment with color, motion and
gravity. Raising and lowering any side
of the tray creates an inclined plane affecting the speed of the ball. The paint slows the marbles down. Students see the effect of friction. The more paint, the slower the rolling. The final painting is a visual representation
of their exploration.
Madelyn came to help set up the tree at The Queensbury. She also joined me for the "Take a Bough" Designer Opening at the Queensbury. The students were all given tickets to the Opening & The Festival.
