San Diego French American School “Children Paint The Masters” Classroom Fundraiser Paintings

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5th Graders at San Diego French American school created this amazing interpretation of Paul Cézanne’s ” Apples”.
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5th Grade students at San Diego French American School painted using pointillism, Georges Seurat’s “The Circus”.
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2nd Grade Students at San Diego French American School used oil pastels to paint a La Jolla seascape Van Gogh Style ! Sold for $11,500.00 at live auction!
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Additional 2nd Grade Project!
Additional 2nd Grade Project!
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1st Grade Students at San Diego French  American School were inspired by Henri Matisse’s “Paint with Scissor” technique when they created this collaborative collage.





Children Paint the Masters: OTA 2014 Spring Gala Art Auction Projects!

Kindergarten Art:  Science Meets Art Wall Hanging

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Kindergarten students each brought in 2 objects, one living and another non-living, to be examined and photographed with a digital microscope. They discovered that beauty ‘is more than skin deep’- it even goes beyond the microscopic! Images were then printed and organized into a Mathematical/ Modish arrangement to produce this stunning, ultra hip, montage. Yours- if the price is right! Paper mounted on wood panel (24”x 36”)
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First Grade Art: Black & White Line Design Mirror

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1st Grade – Black and White Line Design – Mirror:  Zigzag, curved, wavy, spiraled- OTA 1st Graders explored the many variations of “line” with this stunning “Black and white” mirror. Warning: you may become so entranced by the breathtaking geometry that you might forget to look into the mirror! Mixed media.
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Second Grade Art: Botanical Impression Clay Tile Console Table

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2nd Grade – Botanical Impression Clay Tile – Console Table:  OTA second graders relished the opportunity to work with clay. Local Ceramic Artist Norm Lurie shared his knowledge, talents and skills when assisting the students with their clay creations. Second graders selected and arranged their botanical specimens into clay to create the tiles that made this elegant and sophisticated Piece. Wood and ceramic tile.
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Third Grade Art: S3G Mosaic Butterfly Birdbath Spectacular

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Beautiful butterflies adorn this charming birdbath- a must have for any blue ribbon worthy garden! 3rd graders worked in groups, designing in colored glass, from images of real butterflies, to create this breathtaking mosaic. Songbirds will come in droves to bath in this amazing oeuvre of community art. Mixed media
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Fourth Grade Art: Mandala Inspired Fused Glass Serving Platter & 8 Appetizer Plates

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Hindu and Buddhist symbolism featured in Mandalas were the inspiration for OTA’s 4th Grade. Students worked together in small groups, designing Mandalas. They selected, cut, and embellished clear glass disks, which were then fired and fused to produce this stunning assortment of 8 plates and platter. Contem-plate the Universe whenever you dine!
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Fifth Grade Art: Henri Rousseu’s Tiger in a Tropical Storm– OTA Style!

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Core Knowledge™ 5th Grade curriculum includes the study of Henri Rousseau’s “Surprise” or “Tiger in a Tropical Storm”. OTA 5th graders were able to re-create this masterpiece in their own medium of glasstile. This magnificent mosaic table will add tropical elegance to any space.
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Sixth Grade Art: San Diego Skyline Pen & Ink Landscape (Triptych)

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OTA 6th graders worked in pen and ink to create three whimsical “doodle art” paintings of the San Diego skyline. These vibrant images depict the City in Motion using hundreds of small drawings combined to produce a single unified portrait of land and sea. Beautifully displayed in 3 frames this creative work will make a big splash on whatever wall they adorn.
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Seventh Grade Art: Marc Chagall’s I and the Village Fused Glass Panel- OTA Style!

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Working with stained glass, OTA’s 7th Grade class adapted Marc Chagall’s I and the Village to create this stunning fused glass window. Each student cut glass to shape- embellished and painted- to recreate this surreal masterwork. The result of their efforts is this symbolic and mind-bending, collaborative piece.
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Eighth Grade Art: Art Meets Science– OTA Project Tree

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As the 8th grade class prepares for High School they wanted to leave a monument to mark their years at OTA. How better to commemorate and embody the spirit of Old Town Academy then a monumental sculpture? Matter-Energy-Life on Earth are all represented on this mosaic, metal and fused glass sculpture. This Amazing work would make any lawn, patio, school courtyard (hint hint) resplendent!
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OTA Cafe: K-8th Students Beautify the Old Town Academy Lunchroom!

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Each OTA class created a large format painting to hang in the lunchroom to beautify and help reduce the noise.

Kindergarten Students at work on a Gustav Klimt inspired Tree of Life!

Kindergarten Students at work on a Gustav Klimt inspired (perhaps a bit of Tim Burton as well! ) Tree of Life!

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1st Grade Students had fun creating art inspired by Jackson Pollock- OTA Style!

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2nd Grade went “Paleolithic” with their interpretation of the cave paintings found in Lascaux Cave, France

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3rd grade were inspired by artist Sonia Delauney’s Electric Prisms, “Orphism”, and a nutritious bowl of fruit!

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4th graders were inspired by artists Manny Farber and Wayne Thiebaud and some not so nutritious food…. notice the line of ants also enjoying the visual feast!

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5th grade students painted traditional style- a bowl of fruit- in their interpretation of 17th century painter Jacob van Hulsdonck’s  Plums and Peaches- in OTA Style!

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6th graders were inspired by the Industrial Revolution and Diego Rivera- a special thanks to Stevie and Julie for assisting with this project!

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7th grade looked to Vincent van Gogh for inspiration when they created this San Diego seascape Van Gogh style!

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Andy Warhol inspired 8th graders to hold an OTA Soup Can contest– Winner Zoe Mitchell’s design was made into a silk screen, reproduced “a la Andy Warhol!”— each student painted the design in their own way!

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Finally, Children Paint The Masters ™after school Art club contributed their own painting in the style of Ancient Egypt !

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

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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.
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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! With 3-6 Years Old Artists!

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.

Jackson Pollock styled screen.

SOLD $800.00

Matisse inspired wall panel
Matisse inspired wall panel

SOLD $1000.00

"Newport Bridge" painting in it's natural setting!
“Newport Bridge” painting in its natural setting!
Add-Ons for sale
Add-Ons for sale
Improved Newport Nontessori order form
Pollock Poster sample
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Children Paint The Masters’ After-School Art Club, Interpretation of 16th Century Indian Painting!

Old Town Academy students participating in the Children Paint The Masters After-School Art Club used acrylic paint on a large format canvas, to re-create the 16th century Indian painting The Raven Addressing the Assembled Animals for school fundraiser.

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Children Paint the Masters After School Art Club-Students in Grades 4-8 – “The Raven Addressing the Assembled Animals” Painting (Acrylic on Canvas)

This large format canvas was inspired by the 16th century Indian painting, The Raven Addressing the Assembled Animals. Each student worked on a section of the canvas, concentrating only on their own design. When all segments were completed, the OTA student artists worked together to unite the sections and allow the painting to flow into a single composition. This remarkable painting truly embodies the spirit of community art. (4’ x 5’)

SPECIAL THANKS TO: • Artistic Endeavors • Children Paint the Masters Art Club Students