In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

By Mrs. Kaneez Fatima Merchant, Art Teacher

Salaamun Alaikum Dear Parents,
Kindergarten students began the year reviewing types of lines, shapes, patterns, and colors. We incorporated all of these artistic tools to create a Kandisnsky inspired artwork with chalk pastels.

Lower Elementary students experimented with using geometric shapes to create crystals and the effects of adding salt on watercolor paintings. We are now working on drawing silhouettes of masjids and using printmaking skills for colorful backgrounds.

Upper Elementary students are learning about still life drawing as well as scale by trying to draw pine cones 5x their actual size. We are also enjoying adding our own flair to our drawings by choosing various mediums.

Middle School Art students have been working on distinct shading techniques including, cross hatching, stippling, and blending. 8th graders jumped at the opportunity to recreate their favorite snack wrapper to a larger scale using their mathematical skills.