Important announcement! We are holding an art competition over the next few weeks. You could win some fantastic prizes! We’d like you to draw us a picture on the theme of ‘Looking Forward’. What will life be like after lockdown? What have you missed the most? For more information, see the poster below. I can’t... Continue Reading →
If you're wondering what to draw for your art competition entry, here are some ideas to help you! Here are some children from all around the world sharing what they're looking forward to most after lockdown. 'I’m looking forward to going back to dancing class.'(Sandithi, Sri Lanka) 'I'm looking foward to going to restaurants and... Continue Reading →
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish artist. He started drawing at a very young age, attending a famous art school in Barcelona at 14. His paintings changed greatly over the years, so much that they are categorised into periods: blue period, rose period, cubism and surrealism. The different art period came about due to personal... Continue Reading →
Wassily Kandinsky 1866-1944 Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian painter credited as the pioneer of abstract art. Abstract art uses shape, form, colour and line to create a composition which might not look like anything in the real world. One of his most famous compositions is 'Squares with Concentric Circles': Have a go at creating your... Continue Reading →
Why not have a go at one of Pete McKee's Cartoon Workshops? They're so good, Pete is such a great teacher. He will take you step-by-step how to draw one of his iconic cartoons. This one is is all about Robots. There's lots of other workshops on his Youtube page including, aliens and monsters, a... Continue Reading →
This is an easy activity using paint and cotton buds! If you take your time and be patient, the results can be amazing! Pointillism was a movement in art, made famous by Georges Seurat in the late 1800s, in which paint was applied in dots. It's also a technique used in Aboriginal art in Australia.... Continue Reading →
Here's a printing activity you can do with fruit. It's really easy and looks so effective! You will need some citrus fruit like lemons, oranges or grapefruit. You will need some paint and some paper. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the fruit. Squeeze some juice out and then leave to dry out... Continue Reading →
Here is a great art activity from Art John who you may have met when he's been in school. Watch the video and follow the instructions. You will create a fantastic optical illusion! Remember to send your work into art@pyebank.sheffield.sch.uk so I can have a look at it! Mrs Hardwick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evgawexaIJM
Why don’t you try out this Starburst Heart art work? Follow the instructions to create your picture, you could use crayon, felt tips or paint to add colour to your picture. Remember to send your work into art@pyebank.sheffield.sch.uk so I can have a look at it! Mrs Hardwick
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