Art word of the week: colour
- According to Schirrmacher & Fox (2009), "it's based on the passage of light (visual sensation of light caused by stimulating cones of the retina). When the light source changes, so does the colour. If there is no light, then there is no colour."
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| I present to you, the tortoise and the hare. |
Names: Benny & Jenny
They're fraternal twins and live way up high in a magical castle on a cloud. Both of them are legendary creatures who speak Latin.
Jenny is a lazy hare who likes to sit on the couch and spend endless hours watching television. Her favourite hobbies are sleeping and eating. She occasionally goes to the park to sit on a bench and admire her natural surroundings.
Benny is an active and outgoing tortoise who can't seem to slow down! He daily routine consists of a quick run in the morning, working throughout the day, and taking a relaxing dip in the pool after work.
These characters were created using colours of the real animals because I wanted people to be able to make a quick connection to them as colours should make you respond with a feeling. Did the characters Benny & Jenny make you feel perplexed? As educators, we know how important colours in the classroom are because they evoke certain emotions. Although we are not interior designers, we must think twice before painting the classroom walls in particular colours!
The little details are what makes my day, and Neil Pasricha has written a book listing some amazing things that can make one person's day that much more awesome! I found #280 extremely relateable to this post: http://1000awesomethings.com/2011/03/25/280-when-little-kids-get-really-really-excited/
References
Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar.
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