Crazy Busy Art Room Art Prompt 12

Today we are going to be creating a sarcophagus with a mummy inside!

 

A sarcophagus is a stone coffin which is usually decorated with designs or sculptures. Ancient Egyptians would bury their Pharaohs in these coffins. Inside the sarcophagus could be multiple coffins. Each coffin inside was to help protect the body. Sometimes the sarcophagus was also filled with jewels so the Pharaoh could take this with him in the next life.

I have posted the photos below with the steps, but make sure you read through the directions for extra details or instructions.

Supplies Needed: paper, pencil, eraser, scissors and markers

Step 1: Fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise.

Step 2: Keep the paper folded. Add a curved line near the top of your paper.

Step 3: From the curve line, draw 2 more curves going off the paper. These will be shoulder for your sarcophagus.

Step 4: Next add a slight diagonal line that reaches near the bottom of your paper. This is on the open end of the paper.

Step 5: On the fold side, near the middle of the paper, start a 2nd slight diagonal line that goes near the bottom of your paper.

Step 6: Connect the two diagonal lines with a curved line.

Step 7: Cut on your pencil lines. Be careful not to cut on the fold. You should be able to flip this open and close.

Step 8: Open the sarcophagus. Draw a line that follows the outer edge of the sarcophagus.

Step 9: Repeat the shape again. This will be our mummy.

Step 10: Add an upside down "v" to create the arms of your mummy.

Step 11: Repeat the shape again. Make it slightly smaller and add lines pointing upward to create the arms.

Step 12: Outline with a black marker. Add horizontal and vertical lines to create bandages for you mummy.

Step 13: Color the inside of your sarcophagus.

Step 14: Fold the sarcophagus closed. Draw a small oval to make the head.

Step 15: Add lines to create the Pharaoh's crown and beard.

Step 16: Draw an "X" under the Pharaoh's beard. Make sure the ends go off the paper.

Step 17: Add two vertical lines in the center of the sarcophagus. Start at the "X" and go off the paper.

Step 18: Add horizontal and vertical lines to decorate the sarcophagus.

Step 19: Add a face to the oval.

Step 20: Color.

You can check out this youtube clip on Mummies in Ancient Egypt for additional information.  Let's Talk About Mummies I think it is acceptable for 3rd grade and up for sure, but as a parent perhaps watch it before deciding to share it with your child.

Crazy Busy Art Room Art Prompt 11

One of my favorite things about teaching art to my elementary students is talking about art history. I have discovered that my students just love learning facts about artists and the paintings they created.

Today we are going to briefly discuss artist Andy Warhol. He was an American artist born in Pittsburg, PA in 1928. He is considered a POP artist. He takes everyday objects and creates art inspired by these objects to make us see them in new way. One of his most recognizable works of art is his Campbell's Soup Cans.

The first flavor of soup introduced by Campbell's was introduced in 1897, it was tomato soup. By 1962, when Warhol painted his Campbell's Soup Cans there were 32 flavors. How many cans of soup did Warhol paint in his painting? This piece is estimated to be worth $11.7 million dollars!

Campbell Soup Cans by Andy Warhol

A little fun fact: Andy Warhol use to eat soup every day for lunch nearly 20 years! No wonder he was able to paint the details on the cans so accurately!

Artist Andy Warhol

Andy passed away in 1987. He was 59 years old.

Today we are going to be created a drawing a canned good found in your cupboard or pantry. We will be practicing our drawing and looking skills today.

Supplies: paper, pencil, eraser, markers or crayons, and a canned food item

Step 1: Draw an ellipse shape near the top of your paper. An ellipse looks like a flatten oval.

Step 2: Draw 2 vertical lines coming down from the edges of the ellipse.

Step 3: Connect the vertical lines with a curve line to create the bottom of your can.

Step 4: Observe the can you will creating. Draw what you see. It is so important to look at the details. Take your time doing this step!

Step 5: Color your artwork using a medium of your choice. Markers, crayons or paints.

Crazy Busy Art Room Art Prompt 10

WHOOOO is ready to draw and paint an owl on this beautiful looking Tuesday?

I have attached photos of each step, but please make sure to read through all of the directions for any additional information or creative options.

Supplies Needed: a piece of paper, pencil, eraser, crayons, watercolor paints, brushes and water

Step 1: Draw 2 circles on your paper for your owl's eyes. Notice how the circles are diagonal on your paper. That is because we are planning to have the owl peek into the COMPOSITION.

Step 2: Add a triangle shape between the circles for a beak. Add smaller circles inside the eyes for the pupils of the owl.

Step 3: Add a curve line above the eyes for the owl's head.

Step 4: Add 2 triangle shapes for ears and a curved line to create the body. Notice how the curve of the body and the curve near the top of his head both go off the paper.

Step 5: Draw a large circle behind the owl for the moon. If you want to do a crescent moon instead that is ok. It is also ok for the moon to go off the paper.

Step 6: Using a crayon of your choice (I picked blue) add zig zag lines on your owl to create texture. Press firmly with the crayon we are creating a resist.

Step 7: Pick another crayon color (I picked yellow-orange) and add lines inside your owl's eyes. Once again, press firmly with the crayon.

Step 8: Using a white crayon, add dots to create stars in the sky.

Step 9: Add horizontal or vertical lines inside your moon with a a crayon color of your choice.

Step 10: Paint your owl any way you like using watercolor paints. If you pressed hard enough with your crayon, you should be able to see the crayon pop through the paint. We call this a RESIST.

Crazy Busy Art Room Art Prompt 9

It's going to be a beautiful Monday! I hope everyone gets a chance to play outside a bit today or go for a walk or bike ride.

Today we are going to be making a paper weaving in the shape of a heart. This may be a bit tricky for some of my younger students so you may need a parent's help or an older sibling to help you with the steps.

Make sure you read through all the directions for options and more detailed directions. I have posted photos to help you along. I am also going to try and attach a youtube clip on how to do this to give you further help. How To Make a Paper Woven Heart

Supplies Needed: 2 pieces of paper, pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler

Step 1: You will need 2 pieces of paper for this step. You want them to be rectangle in size. Mine were roughly 9 inches by 5 inches. If you have construction paper, pick two different colors. I did not have construction paper at home, so I painted 2 pieces of paper with 2 different patterns on them. I allowed these to dry before moving to the next step.

Step 2: Place the 2 papers on top of one another. Cut off the top 2 corners. In the photo you can see how I marked this with a marker/pencil.

Step 3: Put papers on top of each other again. Create vertical lines on your paper to create equally sized stripes. You can use a ruler to help you with this step. I did not have a ruler, so I used a small box for my straightedge.

Step 4: Keep papers together. Cut on the lines you create to create strips.

Step 5: Now it is time to start weaving! Keep one paper vertical and turn the other paper horizontal. See photo to help you out.

Step 6: Now start weaving. Over. Under. Over. Under. One strip at a time. Keep pulling the horizontal paper forward as you do this.

Step 7: Lifting the strips back can help with the weaving process.

Step 8: Keep going until every strip is woven.

Step 9: Once you have all the strips woven. Glue down end pieces so they do not flip up.

Step 10: Glue down the back end pieces as well.

Step 11: Trim edges.

I know this lesson may be a bit more challenging, but I have faith in my Comet artists! I think you guys can do this! 

Have a happy, sunny, fresh air Monday!

Love,
Mrs. Cornell

Crazy Busy Art Room Prompt 8

Friday is finally here! Today we will be making a drawing of a person with really crazy hair.

I have posted the photos below with basic directions. Like always I encourage you to read the directions below for additional information or more options for this lesson. :)

Supplies Needed: paper, pencil, eraser, crayons, watercolor paints or food dye, a straw (I used a straw from my water bottle).

Step 1: Draw a circle on your paper. This is for the head of your person.

Step 2: I decided to make my person look like they were yelling or screaming so I drew a smaller circle inside of the first circle. You of course, can make any type of mouth you wish. Happy, sad, angry, you decide.

Step 3: Next add a nose and some eyes. I decided to make my eyes closed. What will your eyes look like?

Step 4: If you did a mouth like mine, you will need to add a tongue and some teeth. Don't forget to add ears to your head in this step.

Step 5: Add a neck and a body for your person.

Step 6: Using crayons, color the person you created.

Step 7: Taking watercolor paint or food dye (make sure you ask mom and dad permission for using food dye), create a puddle of the paint near the top of your person's head.

Step 8: Using a straw, blow the paint. As you blow you should be able to see the paint start spreading out to form some beautiful and unique lines. If you don't have a straw, try blowing on the paper and see what happens.

Step 9: Keeping adding more puddles of paint. Continue to blow through straw to spread the colors.

Step 10: Continue this process until you make the hairstyle you desire for your person.

I hope you have fun with this project today. I can't wait to see what you come up with! Be creative! I talked about options for your person's face, but also know you don't have to make a person. What would it look like if you make a bear or a hedgehog?

Love,
Mrs. Cornell