The Next Michelangelo

The Next Michelangelo

By Brittany Mease

                The kindergarteners have been letting their creative juices flow in Mrs. Ludwig’s art room recently. They have been studying Michelangelo’s many works, especially the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

                “Most of my students agreed, when talking about how Michelangelo painted the ceiling, ‘that it would hurt their necks’.” mentions Ludwig. Not only do they talk about the pains that being a great painter would be, but they frequently boast about their extensive knowledge of Michelangelo, from The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. So, they don’t really know a whole lot about the painter, but that’s exactly why they learned about him before hitting the palettes.

                After learning about the artist’s work, they moved on to create some of their own masterpieces. They are free to replicate the types of work that Michelangelo is known for, as well as produce some of their own. While they paint, they learn that art can be many things: funny, pretty, or even tell a story. They use multiple materials such as watercolors and pencils to create their own art. This gives them a chance to show off their art potential.

                “I like learning about Michelangelo, he makes me want to paint, but only hearts and kittens!” exclaim kindergartener Kayelee Sciarrotta. Be on the lookout for the world’s next group of Michelangelos, these students really shine!