Aug 25, 2013

Primary Colour Gradients II


These primary colour gradients were painted by year 5 and 6 students. The process is simple but the results are striking. This is a slight variation on my original more detailed Primary Colour Gradient lesson. To read about the process involved please take a peek here.


This time around I supplied the students with cardboard shape tracers to cut out their chosen shape before sticking it onto the background gradient. Last time every child used a circle, but I realised that the results would be improved with more variation. What do you think?


21 comments:

  1. Awesome results! I love the green/blues but then I am a cool color gal! All of them are really striking! Like the different shapes!

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    1. Thanks Mrs C, my favourite colourways are the blue/purple/red against the yellow/orange/red : )

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  2. Really nice Joe. I loved your original circle project, but I think the angular shapes add another element of interest. Thanks again :) Elizabeth

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  3. When I saw these, I immediately wanted to do them! They are visually striking to me and I think my classes will love them! I'm not sure which I like better, but am leaning toward the angular shapes over the circles. But only a bit. Love them both! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Thanks! Please let us know when we can see your students' versions : )

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  5. Hi Joe, I can easily identify your class's work in the thumbnails on my blog list. It is distinctively you. I have used your original circle project twice. It's the basis for my bog header. This subtle change lends itself to greater things. Thank you.

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  6. Wow, thanks Gretchen! : )

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  7. I really like your blog, so I have chosen you for the Liebster Award! Check out my blog (takeachanceonart.blogspot.com) for more details!

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  8. I'm late to the conversation but these are just so eye catching. I am loving all of your projects. especially the Rosalie Gascoigne Inspired Collage. I have nominated you for a I have nominated your blog for a Liebster Award! Check it out on my blog http://oliveartdoyou.blogspot.com/

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  9. Your blog is amazing! I am finding such beautiful work. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with the world. So happy to have discovered it!

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  10. Dramatic impact! They really look great Mr. Hall. I may have to try something like this once my student teacher is complete! Great job as always my far-away friend!!!!

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  11. Thanks Mr E! I'll keep an eye out on your blog - as always! : )

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  12. Dear Joe Hall,

    You have a wonderful and very inspiring blog, therefore I'm very glad to give you the "Liebster Award". You can read more about the award here:
    http://tatjanaknudsen.blogspot.dk/2013/09/someone-gave-me-liebster-award-wauw.html
    Best wishes

    Tatjana Knudsen (Danish art teacher - (Meet the Creative Part of Me)

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  13. I love this project, about to try with my 5th grade students! I also like the idea of this project as a variation or for an older age group: http://arteascuola.com/2014/04/silhouette-in-color-gradations/
    Cheers for sharing the great ideas you do with the kids!

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  14. Je découvre votre site ce soir et j'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites. Cela me donne des idées pour mes élèves de 3-4-5ans. Et j'envoie le lien à mes collègues qui enseignent à des enfants d'âge différent (5 à 11ans). Peut-être que cela leur donnera aussi des idées ;)
    Merci pour le partage.

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