Marcia

Marcia

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.
  • Joined: January 15, 2013
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An Ancient Clay Trick

A roughly shaped clay bowl on a tan surface, with small dark spots around it.

In my college clay class I learned this extremely valuable clay trick.  One of my students called it an “ancient clay secret” so I like to call it that too.  This technique may be one that is known to you,…

Buildings in Perspective: 1st Grade

Colorful 1st-grade drawing of a city skyline with buildings in the foreground and the sun in the top right corner.

This was a project that my first graders started when I was absent from school.  I printed off the handout from Art Projects for Kids and the children got their first introduction to perspective.  Thanks for the great project!

Painted Korhogo Cloths– 3rd Grade

Child's colorful drawing of a person with flowers and a vibrant angular border.

This project focused on how symbols and designs are used in African art.  The students designed their own painted Korhogo cloth.  They decorated the border with symbols and drew their main figure with Sharpie.  Then, they added paint with watercolors.  1. …

Year in Review

Abstract art featuring a black letter "P," symbols, and vibrant blocks of blue, red, and yellow. Signed "Patrick" at the bottom.

It’s been a great year at Art is Basic.  We’ve made tons of colorful art and expanded our skills.  My blog now has over 300 followers, which is super cool and way more than I ever thought would look at…

Bubble Prints

Colorful abstract painting with splashes and circles in blue, green, pink, and yellow on a white background. Incorporating elements of Bubble Prints gives it a unique touch.

Over the summer I tested out several ways to make bubble prints.  I experimented and discovered they way that works best for me.  I decided to do bubble printing with some students this week, because it is the week before…

Snowflakes

A red background features a white paper snowflake in the center, surrounded by white dots reminiscent of falling snow.

These traditional snowflake paper cuts are so simple, yet so fun.  I know other art teacher bloggers have posted them recently too.  Here are some we made this week.

Snowglobe Picture

Child's drawing of Santa Claus inside a snowglobe, with white dots representing snowflakes.

These were some pictures we made today with the third graders.  The kids used markers and construction paper crayons to draw their snow scene on the globe.  Then they added white paint dots for snow.  Some glued on white fluff…