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Children Paint the Masters and ChildrenPaint! Present OTA 2013 Spring Gala Art Auction Projects!

Kindergarden 2013 — The work of local artist, Leslie Perlis, was the inspiration for OTA’s Kindergarten art auction project. The students enjoyed designing their own individual fused glass tiles while learning the unique properties of glass. This whimsical piece will add a spark of fun to your home! Measuring 31.5”x 21”x 14″

Matisse & Picasso Tryptych Screen-2nd Grade Art Learning to work together and communicate was the theme for this amazing project. After reading, When Pigasso met Mootise by Niana Laden, OTA’s 2nd Graders used the Matisse "paint with scissors" collage technique for one side of the screen and they created Picasso styled faces for the other. This beautiful collaborative piece will enliven your home or office! Measuring 4’x6’ — Learning to work together and communicate was the theme for this amazing project. After reading, When Pigasso met Mootise by Niana Laden, OTA’s 2nd grade divided into pairs and began creating the Matisse “paint with scissors” side, each pair taking turns playing the wheel chair bound Matisse and his assistant- one directing the other following his/her directions! Then they each created a Picasso styled face and discovered how difficult it can be to change one’s perception and see from another point of view. This beautiful collaborative piece will enliven your home or office! (4’x6’)

Legend says that if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted a wish. The Spectacular 3rd grade (S3G) have folded 1,030 Butterflies to get their wish, that OTA students will continue to learn,create, and share their knowledge and their talents with their families and friends. This colorful wall fan is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these amazing kids! “Whoever obtains this magical fan will have their deepest wish come true. The magical powers of the butterflies will flutter your home with enchanted blessings!” Measuring 40”X 68” — Legend says that if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted a wish. The Spectacular 3rd grade (S3G) have folded 1,030 Butterflies to get their wish, that OTA students will continue to learn,create, and share their knowledge and their talents with their families and friends. This colorful wall fan is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these amazing kids! “Whoever obtains this magical fan will have their deepest wish come true. The magical powers of the butterflies will flutter your home with enchanted blessings!” Measuring 40”X 68″

Chess anyone? Who can resist a game of strategy and creativity on this amazing glasstile mosaic table? This weather resistant table is perfect for the patio, where heated battles of the mind can ensue, all while enjoying the beautiful San Diego weather. Measures 29” x 24” x 28" — Chess anyone? Who can resist a game of strategy and creativity on this amazing glasstile mosaic table? This weather resistant table is perfect for the patio, where heated battles of the mind can ensue, all while enjoying the beautiful San Diego weather. Measures 29” x 24” x 28″

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, Mona Lisa, is acclaimed as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, and the most parodied work of art in the world." So who could resist her beguiling smile? Not OTA’s 5th graders! As part of the Core KnowledgeTM curriculum, the students studied the Mona Lisa in detail and were then able to re-create this masterpiece in their own medium of glasstile. This exquisite mosaic table will add grace and beauty to any space! Measuring 6’ in diameter. — Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, Mona Lisa, is acclaimed as “the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, and the most parodied work of art in the world.” So who could resist her beguiling smile? Not OTA’s 5th graders! As part of the Core Knowledge TM curriculum, the students studied the Mona Lisa in detail and were then able to re-create this masterpiece in their own medium of glasstile. This exquisite mosaic table will add grace and beauty to any space! Measuring 6’ in diameter.

OTA 7th Grade 2013 — Working with stained glass, OTA’s 7th Grade class adapted Piet Mondrian’s non- representational style (white ground, with a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors) to create this stunning window. Each student designed and constructed their own Mondrian inspired pane. Their efforts were combined into this light and mind-bending collaborative piece entitled Composition No.7. Measures 35″x29″

The bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation that characterize the Art Deco style gleam in these glasstile mosaic mirrors created by OTA’s first graduating class! These elegant mirrors will add style and pizzazz to your wall! Both measure 28"x24" — The bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation that characterize the Art Deco style gleam in these glasstile mosaic mirrors created by OTA’s first graduating class! These elegant mirrors will add style and pizzazz to your wall! Both measure 28″x24″

Children Paint! Gourds to Decorate the Old Town Holiday Tree!

Children Paint!

Old Town Chamber of Commerce asked students at OTA to decorate gourds to hang on the holiday tree. This wonderful exhibition of student art is inspired by CA history & the Core Knowledge curriculum.

Kindergarten "Helping Hands Across California" — Kindergarten “Helping Hands Across California”

1st Grade "Faces of California" — 1st Grade “Faces of California”

2nd Grade "Mexican Fiesta" Gourds — 2nd Grade “Mexican Fiesta” Gourds

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Children Paint!- Ancient Greek Style!

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Old Town Academy 6th Graders create an Ancient Greek Scratch Art montage Ode to Grecian Urns for School Fundraiser.

OTA 6th Grade display Ode to Grecian Urns

6th Grade – Ode to Grecian Urns (Scratch board Mounted on Wood)

John Keats’ famous poem and their study of ancient Greek culture and art inspired OTA’s “Team 6” to create their own unique montage of Grecian Urns. “What leaf-fringed legend haunts about thy shape…” This amazing piece, steeped in antiquity, will evoke heroic poetry in any room! (4” x 4”)

Special Thanks to: • Children Paint the Masters™ • OTA Sixth Grade Students, Class of 2014.

Ode to Grecian Urns in its natural habitat!

Children Paint!- Stained Glass Style!

Children Paint! FUNdraising, Children Paint! Stained and Fused Glass

Expression in the Abstract

SOLD $800.00

7th/8th OTA students display their class project

7th/8th Grade – Stained Glass Window (Colored & painted leaded glass, wood frame)

Expression in the Abstract describes the 7th/8th Grade class art project. The use of stained glass and painted imagery fused onto the surface, engender emotion and reflection in this evocative piece. Let the light in and enliven your home! (@ 39.5” x 35.5”)

Special Thanks to: • Spectrum Glass Company • Glass Accessories Int’l • Artist Leslie Perlis • Steve Shupper • Children Paint the Masters™ • The OTA Seventh-Eighth Grade Students, Class of 2013 and 2012.

Children Paint the Masters- Mosaic style!

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Kindergarten, 2nd graders and 5th graders at Old Town Academy created amazing art using mosaic. 5th graders re-created Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night for school fundraiser.

5th Grade – Glasstile Mosaic Table

SOLD $2500.00

5th Grade - Glasstile Mosaic Table — 5th Grade – Glasstile Mosaic Table

“Starry, Starry Night paint your palette blue and grey…” was the inspiration for the 5th Grader’s homage to Vincent Van Gogh. Students arranged the beautiful tiles to create this circular mosaic table that will make both a glorious and a thought-provoking centerpiece to your outdoor retreat. (6’ diameter) Special Thanks to: • Oceanside Glasstile • Greg and Jill Lehr • Strueter Technologies • Glass Accessories Int’l • Schmidt Design Group • Artist Kim Emerson • Steve Shupper • Vicki Harmer • John and Julie Doar • Children Paint the Masters™ • OTA Fifth Grade Students, Class of 2015 • Vincent Van Gogh!

OTA kindergarten created a Dale Chihuly inspired table.

SOLD $1100.00

OTA Kindergartners proudly display their Dale Chihuly inspired mosaic glass table.

Kindergarten – Glass Mosaic Table The Persian Loops series of free blown sculptural glass works by artist Dale Chihuly were the inspiration for the Class of 2020’s stunning circular mosaic table. Following the Core Knowledge® art curriculum which begins it’s study of art with the concepts of line, shape, and color, OTA’s “Kinders” used seascape-hued colored glass to create this priceless treasure. (4’ diameter) Special Thanks to: • Spectrum Glass Company • Schmidt Design Group • Strueter Technologies • Glass Accessories Int’l • Oceanside Glasstile • Greg and Jill Lehr • Steve and Ilana Shupper • Stephanie Garb • Children Paint the Masters™ • OTA Kindergarten Students, Class of 2020

OTA 2nd graders created a Niki de Saint Phalle inspired Garden Snake Sculpture.

SOLD $2200.00

OTA 2nd Grade and the "Garden Snake" — OTA 2nd Grade and the “Garden Snake”

The Tarot Garden- Tuscany, Italy – "Il Giardino dei Tarocchi" Niki de Saint Phalle — The Tarot Garden- Tuscany, Italy – “Il Giardino dei Tarocchi” Niki de Saint Phalle

2nd Grade – “Garden Snake” Mosaic Sculpture The playful sculptures of artist Niki de Saint Phalle inspired OTA’s 2nd Graders as they created this whimsical Garden Snake sculpture. Each student chose their own blend of glass and ceramic material to embellish and bedeck this friendly serpent. This amazing piece would make a sensational addition to any garden! (39” high x 16” x 16”) Special Thanks to: • Oceanside Glasstile • Greg and Jill Lehr • Spectrum Glass Company • Strueter Technologies • Glass Accessories Int’l • Artist Kim Emerson • Steve and Ilana Shupper • Children Paint the Masters™ • OTA Second Grade Students, Class of 2018

The Garden Snake in its natural Habitat!

Children Paint! With 3-6 Years Old Artists!

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Students of Newport Montessori created art for auction to raise money for their school.

SOLD $2000.00

"Newport Bridge" painted by the students of Newport Montessori School — “Newport Bridge” painted Van Gogh style, by the students of Newport Montessori School

Jackson Pollock styled screen.

SOLD $800.00

SOLD $1000.00

"Newport Bridge" painting in it's natural setting! — “Newport Bridge” painting in its natural setting!

Children Paint the Masters’ Ideas on How to Continue to Fundraise from “One-Of-A-Kind” Projects!

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These order forms were included as part of an “ADD-ON” sale of class projects. The “one-of-a-kind” paintings/ projects would be auctioned, but the image rights remained with the school and could be reproduced in other forms and sold to benefit the school in perpetutity .

Children Paint! Fish Book and Shower Curtain for School Fundraiser

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1st Grade Students painted fish on paper, using reference photos and water-color paint. They then composed a story as a class, based on the individual paintings. The paintings were scanned then printed on thermal transfer paper, and used to embellish a shower curtain. The shower was a “one-of-a-kind” auction item for school fundraiser, but the books continued to be sold after event. The concept is that the same project could continue to bring in revenue long after the event.

SOLD $600.00

Baby Bubble’s Adventure

Children Paint the Masters’, “Manny Meets Wayne”, Oil Cloth.

Art Club, Children Paint the Masters, Children Paint! FUNdraising

Children Paint the Masters After School Art Club create an oil cloth inspired by the paintings of Manny Farber and Wayne Thiebaud for school fundraiser.