CCMS PTO Sponsored Art Education Project J. Pimentel Project Grades 5 and 6 Art Education

Last Supper, Leonardo Da Vinci was an accomplished Vehicles of the Future 5th grade Art Education Students in art class learned about, discussed and viewed the artwork of Renaissance Artist Leonardo Da Vinci. Although he is widely known for his realistic paintings, including the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, Leonardo Da Vinci was an accomplished inventor, scientist and writer. Students viewed some of the sketches, notes and facts about his life and inventions and then viewed some modern day engineers and their ideas for future vehicles. Students drew small sketches as they brainstormed for their final design choice. Through this art project, students understand contour line in drawing. Paint is applied using brushes and tempera.

on final 16”x 20” painting paper. Contour Line drawings on final 16”x 20” painting paper. Black Tempera Paint

mural boards were created. All 5th grade art students experienced large mural design and painting. Along with the canvas mural, five smaller mural boards were created. Students began by redrawing their vehicle in contour line.

Students rotated in small groups to work under the supervision of artist, Joseph Pimentel. Either working on their design or on the background environment, students participated in their personal contribution to the mural.

I really enjoyed working with Mr I really enjoyed working with Mr. Pimentel because it was fun and educational. His is an amazing artist. -Rebecca T. I enjoyed working with Mr. Pimentel. I learned that artists should include lots of detail, texture and color. -Sobir F. I really enjoyed working with an artist because he helped us paint on canvas. I wanted to paint there everyday. -Alex B. Mr. Pimentel helped us learn different types of textures and how to paint. -Ciara K.

The Emerging Animal 6th grade Art Education Art students in the sixth grade worked collaboratively in small groups to recreate animal drawings in the artistic style of Hudson Valley Artist Joseph Pimentel. Filled with line textures, these animals seem to emerge from their environments. In their groups, students collectively enlarged a photo of their animal using a gridding process. This allowed students to accurately recreate the contour lines of the object in a corresponding box. Line texture was created with colored permanent marker. A lesson on value was incorporated as students worked to layer in watercolor paint.

enlarge a photograph of their animal. Students use a grid to enlarge a photograph of their animal.

Working together for this 6th grade Art Studio Collaborative

My experience with the Emerging Animal was fun My experience with the Emerging Animal was fun. My group worked well together and we all did some of the animal and then switched. -Chelsea W. I enjoyed working with such a talented and creative artist. My favorite line texture was the wavy lines. Working together is important. -Peter B. I learned how to layer watercolor paint and use colored permanent markers to create textures. -Phoebe S. I enjoyed Mr. Pimentel’s project because he gave us alot of art tips. I felt like our group worked well together and we evenly distributed who did what. -Tyler R.

Thank you to our CCMS PTO for their continued support of Art Education. The Visiting Artist experience was a unique and valuable opportunity for our young student artists. Much of the artwork will be on semi- permanent display for all of us to continue to admire. Thank you to the CCMS Administration for continuing to support the beautification of our school community through the Art Education Program. Mrs. Dianis Art Teacher Cornwall Central Middle School 5th and 6th grade