Mrs. O'Connell's Art Room

Third Grade students explored the work of Henri Matisse.  We focused on the contour line portraits he created and made our own using his art...

Kindergarteners discussed the different ways to make a portrait--how some artist try to make them look real and others like to explore lines...

It's amazing what we can create when we all work together!!  I'm so proud of all of us!! Inspired by the wings of artist Kelsey Mo...

For Dot Day we are inspired by the author Peter Reynolds and his story The Dot.  We start every school year by reading this book.  After cre...

K, 1, 2 and 3 listened to this song to review some of the basics about color Grades 4 and 5 listened to this more advanced version of...

I was so excited today when I heard a student say to herself- I'm going to think with a growth mindset instead of a fixed, as she starte...

Students are starting work on their Dot Day project.  This year our focus is on collaboration!  All grades are creating a one color (monochr...