Maui and the Sun

We have been learning about the sun and the important role it plays in how the Earth works.

We created multi-media art works to represent the Maui and the Sun legend and retold the story in our own words.  Please click the images to enlarge them.

 

 

Under the Sea

We created these art works with Mrs Shepherd in the art room. We used lots of different media, including salt, glue, dye, chalk pastels and black paper.

Sea World Art from SPS Superstars on Vimeo.

You can find the original photos on the website to view and print - Click here.

Self Portraits

We created these self portraits on the iPad1s with Art Rage. Mrs Shepherd helped us learn about the tools and layers. We think they are pretty good for our first Art Rage project.

Laurel Burch Art Works

We discovered the art works of Laurel Burch and were inspired by her Fantastical Felines to create our own cat art works.

You can download or print individual photos (including ones not in the above slideshow) from our class webpage on the Summerland Website by clicking here.

Heart and Brain Art Works

Mrs Shepherd helped us create these art works based on out heart and brain.

Warren Pohatu Art

We created these art works after looking at and discussing the work of Warren Pohatu.  It was with great sadness we learned of Warren's death on April 25th before we had completed the work.  Warren had a connection to Summerland through his extended family and we were firtunate to have him visit us in 2010. He donated one of his prints which we hang proudly in reception.

Read an article about Warren Pohatu by clicking here.

Landscape Painting

We painted these landscapes with Mrs Shepherd.  The surprising thing is we didn't use paint brushes.  We had to use fingers, sponges, twigs, sticks and leaves.
The photos that make up this video can be found on our school website, where they can be downloaded individually – click here.

Butterfly Art

Butterfly Art from SPS Superstars on Vimeo.

We created these art works with a variety of media.  First we looked at lots of photos of butterfies and sketched some to gather our ideas.  Next we created our own butterfly shapes and added patterns in a symmetrical design.  Then we dyed the butterflies and used vivid to outline our shapes and patterns.  Our backgrounds were made with paint using brushes, rollers and sponges.
You can find the individual art works for viewing and printing on the school website - click here.

Muriwai Murals

At the beginning of the year Mrs Cuttriss had a great idea to brighten the Muriwai Pod – murals.  We all thought it would be a wonderful Pod buddy project and the planning began.  We decided that we should think about the things that can be found at our pod beach, Muriwai and include them in our designs.  After lots of thinking, talking, sketching and amazing help from Mrs Shepherd our designs were completed.  They were entered into the Resene Mural Masterpieces competition and we won 2nd prize.  Here we are with the six murals.

You can see other winners at this website – click here

Cats

We created these artworks in the style of American artist Dan Morris using coloured pencil. 

Cats2 from SPS Superstars on Vimeo.

Lizard Art

Lizard Art from SPS Superstars on Vimeo.

We created these Lizard Art Works using dye and black vivid.  We discussed warm and cool colours and looked at art works that included patterns. 

Click here for a link to our school website where you can open each art work individually for viewing and printing. 

We will be selling 2013 calendars at the gala that feature these art works.

Self Portraits - Paint

Mrs Shepherd taught us painting techniques and about self portraits so that we could create these art works that tell a story about us.

You can view and print these photos on our school website. Click on the link here.

In the Art Room

We were in the art room to learn about painting techniques and self portraits with Mrs Shepherd.

You can view and print these photos on our school website. Click on the link here.

Maui's Sun

After reading the Maori legend ‘Maui and the Sun’, with illustrations by Cliff Whiting, we drew our own sun based on the legend.  We looked carefully at the illustrations and other examples of Maori arts and patterns and included them in our own design.  When we were happy with our design we used warm coloured dye and black vivid to complete our artwork.

You can view a thumbnail of each artwork and then click to open in a new window at a larger size on our school website.  Click here for the link.

KidPix Self Portraits

Art Exhibition

In the last term of 2010 Summerland Primary held an Art Exhibition.  We could only choose one of our art works to share.  We created art works in the style of Warren Pohatu or Laurel Burch and decided which one to share.

Kowhaiwhai Patterns

We created these kowhaiwhai patterns to represent us and our families.  We incorporated patterns based on the work of Warren Pohatu.

Calendar Art

We created gecko artworks using tempera paint blocks and indian ink. Don't forget to order your calendars, cards and diaries by Thursday the 22nd of September.

Lopdell House Visit

On Thursday the 2nd of September SPS-Superstars went to Lopdell House to view some fabulous art works and create our own in the studio.  We were inspired by the art work of Reuben Paterson and our own cultural icons.
Thanks to our wonderful parents and grandparents who supported our learning on this trip.

Wow! What fantastic artworks.