This is the blog for the Waitsfield Elementary School Art Program in Waitsfield Vermont. This site is maintained by Nora McDonough. It contains photographs and information about past and current art projects completed at all levels, K-6.
This magical picture book of different types of homes inspired this first and second grade project. Watch a video of the book here:
Then watch a short interview with Carson Ellis and see her very own home!
Also, CLICK HERE to see some really cool homes from around the world!And, since I can't get enough of these really cool homes, here's another video about houses around the world. You won't believe the treehouse in this movie!
First and second grade artists read the beautiful book "Home," by Carson Ellis. The words in this book are simple, but the drawings are exquisite! This book illustrates all different types of homes, some real and some made up. After reading the book, first and second grade artists imagined homes that felt special to them, either based on their real homes or on fantasy.
This beautiful video shows author and illustrator Carson Ellis working on "Home" in her own home and studio.
In the book "Material World," photographer Peter Menzel photographs families around the world sitting outside of their homes with their prized possessions on display. This images show the many different types of homes that exist in the world, as well as the differences in what people value.
First and second grade artists drew homes, either real or imagined or a combination of both. We used black oil pastels to outline and liquid watercolors to paint.
