6th Grade: Frank Stella Protractor Series

We've been studying Frank Stella's Protractor Series.  After learning about the artist and analyzing his work through a PowerPoint, students began drawing their own designs using a pencil, protractor, and ruler.  Next day, students outlined their design with sharpie, and started coloring with colored pencil.  I had several students tell me this was the most favorite project they've ever done... they are easy to please! Some of their design are very mathematical.

6th Grade: Frank Stella 3D Collage

For this project, students looked at the work of Frank Stella and his painting styles. We started off looking at this site: http://www.nga.gov/kids/stella/stella1.htm and then I showed a powerpoint of many other pieces by Stella. We spent the first day just painting paper.  Next class, we used french curve stencils, rulers, construction paper, and pieces of cardboard boxes (for 3D effect) and glued everything together.  Lastly, we added lines and patterns with oil pastels.