Today we started our new art curriculum and we are so excited about it. It is book one of Artistic Pursuits for elementary ages. The curriculum introduces us to another artist’s work each week and then guides us to create based on the concept we studied inside that artist’s work. It is so great because we get to see and discuss real works of art and also use many different kind of mediums to create through out the year. Last year our art curriculum choice really fell flat so I am so excited to have found this one this year! 
This book includes 36 lessons which is perfect for us. We have designated Wednesdays as our art curriculum day and I’m sure we will all look forward to it.
Today our lesson called for watercolor paper and watercolor pencils.
None of us had used watercolor pencils before so it was quite an experiment. And I don’t have any pictures of us in the midst of painting because honestly it is hard to take photos while painting and trying to keep your toddler from climbing on the table and spilling water all over everyone’s work.
But I do have photos of our finished masterpieces…
This first one belongs to M&M, the third grader. I am actually really pleased with hers. She really seemed to listen to the lesson and integrate it into her work.
This gem was done by Blondie Pie, my kindergartener. She had so much fun and she was so proud of herself.
Jazzy Tot’s was so wet by the time she got done that it wasn’t salvageable so we are calling this one hers. ; ) She did great, don’t ya think?!
Here is our art wall for the year. M&M is already talking about having it full of dazzling work. And Jazzy Tot is sitting in front of it lost in what I’m sure must be an artistic daydream.
What about you? What art curriculum are you using this year?
This Peculiar Joy 
LOL Love it. Jazzy is a prodigy!
I hope you like Artistic Pursuits as much as we do!
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