Angie Villa Art & Education: September 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012

Abstract Trees Grade 5

Interpretation of a tree, done with oil pastels on black paper. I showed students abstract trees by Piet Mondrian. I showed them how to draw organic shapes that remind us of trees, and discussed the meaning of abstract art. Much more fun than worksheets!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Torn Paper Landscapes Grade 3

Monday, September 24, 2012

Still Life Collage- 4th Grade

We made these look 3-d by crumpling the paper. Fruit looks like it's falling off table to create tension, like Cezanne!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Van Gogh Landscapes Grade 3

Oil pastels on black paper. Three different interpretations of the same theme.

Angie Villa

I'm a former public school art teacher currently employed as a special ed para educator. I am an artist, musician, and arts advocate from Allentown, PA. with a BA in Studio Art from Moravian College, Instructional II Teaching Certificate in Art (Pre-K-12) from Kutztown University, and 20 years of experience working and volunteering in local schools.

My Teaching Philosophy:

I create a comfortable and happy learning environment where all students can explore their ideas and connect with the creative process in a personal way. I believe in a whole child approach to education that addresses the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs of students, while being developmentally appropriate.

Art teaches children to appreciate different points of view. My art lessons reinforce concepts that students learn in science, math, social studies, and other subjects. I teach students to create art in response to art history so they gain an appreciation of art movements (Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, Pop, etc.) and artists of the past and present. Studying art history helps children make connections between their own ideas and the ideas that established artists have addressed. This kind of artistic experience helps students find meaning in their lives. As a professional musician and songwriter, I appreciate that art forms can be harmoniously interconnected.