THE "ART"ICLE

The "Art"icle

Kinder and 1st grade students are exploring winter art, warm and cool colors, pattern and repetition, and collage techniques this month.

2nd grade is continuing to learn about the art of two indigenous artists-- Amado Pena and Roberto Mamani Mamani, and making colorful oil pastel landscapes based on their art.

3rd through 5th grade are finally starting their choice project based on fairy tales! We are still collecting artists that use fairytales/ fantasy as subject matter, if you have any favorites you would like to suggest please let me know at nicki.leatherwood-schoolar@austinisd.org

Just a heads up, the last week before break, we will be learning how to make snowflakes, we apologize in advance for the mess that will probably happen afterword in your homes!

We hope you have an amazing art filled Holiday season!

~Ms. Leatherwood & Ms. Luecke

More about our art teachers!

Nicki Leatherwood is an Austin native, AISD, ACC and UT graduate who has been teaching visual art at Gullett since 2010! She has 2 daughters, and a husband who is an Assistant Principal in Pflugerville. In her spare time, she likes to make art, sew, read, go on Girl Scout adventures, and help mentor new art teachers. You can find her Classroom Wishlist here.

Drew Luecke (Loo-key) is a native Austinite, graduate from Texas State University, an Art Educator and a professional artist. She has a tiny daughter and a husband who is a chef. Her hobbies include camping, creating costumes, making art for people, kayaking, and spending lots of time with her loved ones. This is Ms. Luecke’s 9th year teaching art in AISD. You can find her Classroom Wishlist here.

Artsonia: Connect a parent account to your student by clicking on this link.

Don't forget to check out the Contest Folder for Art Contests!