In this project, we explored the differences between geometric and organic shapes and used both to create a fall themed collage! We reviewed the basic geometric shapes and used all of them to create the cat. For organic shapes, we looked at examples that can be found in nature and then students created their own trees and cat tails.

Following shape, we started our color unit! Color is my favorite element of art. We started the project by learning the relationship between primary and secondary colors and worked on the ability to identify them. Students were introduced to the characteristics of Fauvism and the work of Henri Matisse. We examined the use of color in Cat With Red Fish and students created their own version using primary and secondary colors in watercolor.