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Curie Elementary School 2018 Art and Music Festival Classroom Art Auction Projects

Curie Elementary School students created amazing collaborative art for sale to benefit the school’s visual art and music programs. This year’s offerings were absolutely exquisite and second to NONE!

Transitional Kindergarden & Kindergarden Classes : “Fingerprint Pointillism” 20″ x 20″ Acrylic on Wood.

Top left-Right: Ms Vasquez’ Class “Birdie Sunshine”, Ms. Gingras’ class (TK) “Alphabet Soup”, Ms. Alvarez’ class “Countdown”, Mr. Sensenbaugh’s class “Alphabet Jungle” and Ms. Gleaves’ class “The Giving Tree”.

1st Grade classes created Jackson Pollock inspired Action Paintings! Students also enjoyed naming their group efforts during the “en- TITLE-ment” process. Students were asked to offer word suggestions in 4 categories: Color, Action, Animal, Feeling. The class then voted on the words from each category, thus the thought provoking TITLE of each painting…

36″ x 48″ Acrylic Paint on wood:

Ms. Balastrieri & Ms. Smith
“Rainbow 360-ing Panda, Joyful!”

Ms. Holcomb
“Green Leaping Cheetah, Crazy!”

Ms. Caron & Ms. Salas
“Red Backflipping Tiger, Happiness!”

Ms. Sipe
“Black swimming Gorilla, Surprise!”

2nd Graders created Henri Matisse inspired “Paint with Scissors” collages… Students worked in pairs creatively “role playing”, in turns, Henri Matisse and then his assistant– thus each child would participate as both Artist/Assistant. The Artist Henri Matisse was wheelchair bound/ bed bound in his later life for a period of time. This lesson/project actively demonstrates to students the importance of communication and instruction to express intentions/design, but it also offers a small glimpse of what it means to be wheelchair bound and reliant on others… Clear communication and intent required on the “Matisse” side, but following direction and participation without question on the assistant’s side… It always makes for an exciting and interesting interactive lesson as well as an unbelievably beautiful collaborative piece! Each Panel is 24″ x 36″ Tempera Paint, Paper on Wood

3rd Graders recreated in the “Curie-Style” a selection Vincent Van Gogh’s floral still- life paintings. 20″x30″ Oil Pastel, Watercolor on Paper.

Ms. Rodriguez’ Class
Vincent Van Gogh inspired “White Roses”

Ms. McDade’s Class
Vincent Van Gogh inspired “Sunflowers”

Mr. Leavenworth’s Class
Vincent Van Gogh inspired “Sunflowers II”

Ms. Linsin’s Class
Vincent Van Gogh inspired “Blue Irises”

4th Graders created amazing Renaissance Art inspired portraits with graffiti and collaging elements.

30″ x 30″ Mixed media on Wood

Ms. Selleck’s class
Sandro Botticelli inspired “Portrait of Simonetti Vespucci”

Ms. McKelvey’s class
Michelangelo inspired “David”

Ms. Monastero’s class
Leonardo Da Vinci inspired “Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani”

5th Grade classes worked “scientifically”. Students’s worked with Sharpies and 91% rubbing alcohol and the “tie-dye” effect created when the two materials meet on a ceramic tile!

3 Mosaic Tiled Mirrors 24″ x 24″

Ms. Bacca’s class “Purple Haze”, Ms. Daglio’s class “Strawberry Fields and Mr. Todd’s class “Jackie Blue”.

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SDFAS 7th grade students worked in teams to recreate Henri Matisse’s, La Musique, in fabric. The image of the original painting was projected onto paper— then traced and segmented, to form a working pattern from which the students could work. Together, but in small groups, they cut, fused and assembled each section. On the reverse side, their names have been embroidered on a Matisse inspired leaf. (dry clean only). Fabric 45” x 54” Textile art

5th Grade – Painting Georges Lemmen’s, Plage a Heist. This re-interpreted masterpiece of Belgium Post- Impressionist artist Georges Lemmen, was painted in Pointillism -(a style of painting, in which small and distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image). The young artists were given individual sections of the painting to recreate, they were encouraged to… “‘Paint what You See’, not what you think!” When all segments were completed, the 5th graders worked together to unite the sections and allow the painting to flow into a single composition. Students were very amazed and proud by what their collaborative effort produced! This remarkable painting truly embodies the spirit of community art. Tempera on Paper on Wood 48” x 36”

Tiled Mirror, Classroom B, Warm Colors 3rd Graders enjoyed a little science with their art when they created these fantastic tiles – using warm colored Sharpies the students created abstract designs on white subway tiles and then with careful precision used small amounts of rubbing alcohol to diffuse the colors. The result is this stunning Tie -Dye Stylin’ Mirror! However, viewer beware, you may forget to look in the mirror whenever you pass this wonderful and colorful compilation of children’s creative spirit! 24” x 36” Tile and Glass on Wood Panel.Special Thanks Courtney Murphy

Tiled Mirror, Warm Colors

Tiled Mirror, Classroom A, Cool Colors 3rd Graders enjoyed a little science with their art when they created these fantastic tiles – using cool colored Sharpies the students created abstract designs on white subway tiles and then with careful precision used small amounts of rubbing alcohol to diffuse the colors. The result is this stunning Tie -Dye Stylin’ Mirror! However, viewer beware, you may forget to look in the mirror whenever you pass this wonderful and colorful compilation of children’s creative spirit! 24” x 36” Tile and Glass on Wood Panel. Special Thanks Courtney Murphy

Tiled Mirror, Cool Colors

Multi-Media Painting, Classroom A, Warm Colors First grade students chose 3 warm colored shapes to embellish, using cool colored oil pastels; utilizing the perviously studied art concepts of line, form, shape and color. The young artists creatively colored the shapes to their own taste – the result is this Harmonices Mundi, warm and wacky!

30” x 30” Mixed Media and Oil Pastel on Wood. Special thanks Kathy Mitchell

Harmonices Mundi, Warm Colors

Multi-Media Painting, Classroom B, Cool Colors First grade students chose 3 cool colored shapes to embellish, using warm colored oil pastels; utilizing the perviously studied art concepts of line, form, shape and color. The young artists creatively colored the shapes to their own taste – the result is this Harmonices Mundi, cool and crazy!

30” x 30” Mixed Media and Oil Pastel on Wood. Special Thanks Kathy Mitchell

Harmonices Mundi, Cool Colors

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Middle School Art Elective – Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’ Mme. Moitessier. SDFAS offers Art Elective to Middle School Students on a Trimester basis. Students from all 3 trimesters contributed to this stunning painting inspired by famous French Neoclassical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (Ingres for short!)- most renowned for his portraits. Mme. Moitessier ,painted in 1856 , can be viewed at the National Gallery, London— or a more lively updated version of this “Junoesque beauty” in your own home! 36” x 36” Tempera on Paper on Wood

7th Grade – Textile Art SDFAS 7th grade students worked in teams to recreate Henri Matisse’s, Goldfish in a Bowl, in fabric. The image of the original painting was projected onto paper— then traced and segmented, to form a working pattern from which the students could work. Together in small groups, they cut, fused and assembled each section. On the reverse side, their names have been embroidered on the French flag complete with SDFAS Logo (dry clean only). Fabric 45” x 54” textile art

6th Grade – FISH! Totem Pole Embellish and bedeck your garden or patio with this whimsical planter. Each 6th Grade student created their own “spirit” fish using colored glass. Then the rainbow school of fish was adhered to a scrap length PVC pipe. This gorgeous, eco-friendly, “Recycle Art” sculpture, would look absolutely Swimmingly Splendid anywhere! 12” x 68” Mosaic Glass Tile + a plant— approx. 60lbs

5th Grade – Georges Seurat’s The Channels at Gravelines, Evening. This reinterpreted masterpiece of Post- Impressionist artist Georges Seurat, was painted in Pointillism -(a style of painting, in which small and distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image). The young artists were given individual sections of the painting to recreate, they were encouraged to… “‘Paint what You See’, not what you think!” When all segments were completed, the 5th graders worked together to unite the sections and allow the painting to flow into a single composition. Students were very amazed and proud by what their collaborative effort produced! This remarkable painting truly embodies the spirit of community art. Tempera on Paper on Wood 48” x 36”

3rd Grade – Set of 2 paintings “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! “ Dr. Seuss meets artist Robert Delaunay in this Orphism (cubism with color!) styled painting. Both 3rd grade classes enjoyed working with acrylic paint to create these wonderful lyrical abstractions of fish. 3rd grade offers two different image orientations to fit your wall space, both paintings are enchanting homages to young artists and fish! Blue Fish 30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas and Red Fish 40” x 30” Acrylic on Canvas

1st Grade – Mirror SDFAS first grade students chose either a sand dollar, sea scallop shell or large snail shell to observe and draw; utilizing the perviously studied art concepts of line, form, shape and color. The young artists then creatively colored the shells to their own taste – the result of which, is this fanciful and colorful collection of the best sea shells ever! You will forget to look in the mirror whenever you pass this wonderful compilation of children’s creative spirit! 24” x 48” Mixed Media oil pastel on wood and mirror.

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SDFAS 1st Graders really enjoyed working together to create this amazing 3 panel room divider. Choose which side best suits your mood— Is it the dribbled, splashed, smeared Jackson Pollock inspired action painting side? Or is it the Square with Concentric Circles, Wassily Kandinsky inspired side that best represents your state of mind?… Either way, you can’t go wrong with this One-Of-A-Kind collaborative art piece.

(3 Acrylic on Wood 19”x75” panels)

*Special Thanks to Luana McAuliffe, Caroline Fontaine, Kathy Mitchell, Sonja Donahue, Cousin Chris and Kenneth D. Hudson

Sold $1500.00 at Live Auction!

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Embellish and bedeck your garden with this set of 3 staggered height, whimsical planters. The 3rd Grade students enjoyed selecting and arranging their own blend of colored (scrap) glass. The beautiful patchwork of mosaics were then adhered to scrap lengths of PVC pipe to create this gorgeous, eco-friendly, “Recycle Art” sculpture, which would make a splendid and mindful addition to any garden.

*Special Thanks to Sarah Elder, Kathy Mitchell and Sonja Donahue

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The 5th grade A students created a painting inspired by the French Post- Impressionist artist, George Seurat, using his pioneered style of painting, Pointillism, in which small and distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. They combined Pointillism with Norman Komen’s incredible photograph of Torrey Pines 1989 and created this beautifully evocative painting of a stormy sunset! Enjoy this Window to the West, day or night.

(on Paper on Wood 48” x 36”)

* Special Thanks to Norman Koren, Kathy Mitchell, Sonja Donahue and Mr. Bago

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The 5th Grade Class B– George Seurat’s Gray Weather, Grande Jatte, 1888. This re-interpreted masterpiece of Post- Impressionist artist Georges Seurat, encouraged students to see and explore the possibilities of color and form. The young artists were given individual sections of the painting to recreate, they were encouraged to… “‘Paint what You See’, not what you think!” When all segments were completed, the artists then worked together to unite the sections and allow the painting to flow into a single composition. Students were very amazed and proud by what their collaborative effort produced! This remarkable painting truly embodies the spirit of community art. Tempera on Paper on

Wood 48” x 36”

*Special Thanks to Kathy Mitchell, Sonja Donahue, Mr. Bago, SDFAS Class of 2019 and George Seurat!

Sold $7000.00 at Live Auction!

International Week opened with an “Art Happening” featuring 6th Graders working together to create Peace Mandalas. The combination of students actively creating socially conscious art on the blacktop during the course of the school day, exemplifies SDAFS mission to enable “unique multicultural experience that forges open-minded citizens”.

This sui generis project includes 2 (30”x 30”) oil pastel on wood with an additional 18” x 18” Eiffel Tower Peace Sign- decoupaged with the word “Peace” in over a hundred languages.

“Feel the Love” of these young Peace Creators whenever you look at their inspiring art!

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7th grade students worked in teams to recreate Henri Matisse’s, Woman in a Purple Coat, in fabric. The image of the original painting was projected onto paper— then traced and segmented, to form a working pattern from which the students could work. Together they cut, fused and assembled each section. On the reverse side, their personal, yet creative effort can be seen in the embroidery of their names and images of their choosing.

*Special Thanks to Kathy Mitchell, Sonja Donahue, Emily Loomis

**This project is dedicated to the former Professor of Fashion Design at Washington University, St. Louis, Jeigh Singleton, the Master of all Things Textile, whose design motto, “KISS-it” (Keep It Simple Sweetheart) is forever ingrained in all his countless student’s brains! He will be missed!

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The 8th grade – Mosaic Cocktail-Table. The 1882 woodblock print of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, is rated 93 in, A History of the World in 100 Objects. Hokusai’s prints greatly influenced the Impressionism movement and is an incredibly transcending image. Just as the original woodblock print required many artisans to carve and print, so does this fantastic mosaic table.

(Glass Tile 3’x5’)

*Special Thanks to Oceanside Glasstile, Kathy Mitchell, Emily Loomis, and SDFAS Class of 2016!

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8th Grade – Triptych, The Great Wave Off Kanazawa – Graffiti-Style. The 8th grade artists reinterpreted, Hokusai’s “Great Wave” to the flip side of classical art—- Graffiti Art, which has also existed since ancient times.

*Special Thanks to Kathy Mitchell, Sonja Donahue and Emily Loomis

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San Diego French American School Class of 2015 Legacy Project: Raoul Dufy inspired La Jolla Seascape

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San Diego French American School Class 2015 Raoul Dufy inspired La Jolla Seascape

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Kindergarten –Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired– fused glass Bowl and 8 small plates. Special Thanks to Steve Shupper andGlass Accessories Int’l ! — Kindergarten –Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired– fused glass Bowl and 8 small plates. Special Thanks to Steve Shupper and Glass Accessories Int’l !

2nd Grade – Van Gogh Inspired Seascape- OTA STYLE! Oil Pastel painting — 2nd Grade – Van Gogh Inspired seascape OTA STYLE! Oil Pastel painting

3rd Grade - Mid-Century Lighted Fused- Glass – Side Table — 3rd Grade – Mid-Century lighted fused glass – Side table Special Thanks to Steve Shupper and Glass Accessories Int’l!

4th Grade – Edward Hicks Peaceable Kingdom-OTA STLYE Wall Art — 4th Grade – Edward Hicks Peaceable Kingdom-OTA STYLE Wall Art

6th Grade - MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Mosaic and Painted – GARDEN ART CHAIR WITH PLANTER — 6th Grade – MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Mosaic and Painted – GARDEN ART CHAIR WITH PLANTER

8th Grade – Art meets Technology – Techno- Art Photo Montage – Mirror

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”.

5th Grade students at San Diego French American School painted using pointillism, Georges Seurat’s “The Circus”.

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!

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.

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San Diego French American School 1st Graders created 8 small fused glass plates with a serving platter. Special Thanks to Steve Shupper for assisting, supplying and fusing the glass!

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Kindergarten Art: Science Meets Art Wall Hanging

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”)

First Grade Art: Black & White Line Design Mirror

IMG_0206 - Version 2 — 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.

Second Grade Art: Botanical Impression Clay Tile Console Table

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.

Third Grade Art: S3G Mosaic Butterfly Birdbath Spectacular

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

Fourth Grade Art: Mandala Inspired Fused Glass Serving Platter & 8 Appetizer Plates

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!

Fifth Grade Art: Henri Rousseu’s Tiger in a Tropical Storm– OTA Style!

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.

Sixth Grade Art: San Diego Skyline Pen & Ink Landscape (Triptych)

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.

Seventh Grade Art: Marc Chagall’s I and the Village Fused Glass Panel- OTA Style!

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.

Eighth Grade Art: Art Meets Science– OTA Project Tree

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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