Oh the Places we'll go in The USA

Students will be using silhouettes of cities in the USA to create their own place they want to go piece.

Dr. Seuss fish

Students will be using line to draw their own Dr. Seuss Fish.

Start with this video.

Start with a Rainbow 

as big as your fist.

Then a swoop for a nose

as big as you wish.

A smile, a belly

some big fins too.

Make it your own,

it's up to you.

A big fancy tail,

so shiny and new.

Don't forget it's eye

looking right at you.

Now paint it all pretty 

and cut it out too.

Ready to place him

on stripes with some glue.

You can listen to the book in this video!

The Cat in the Hat

Students will use line and shape to draw The Cat in the Hat for Dr. Seuss' Birthday.

Listen to the book in this video!

Start with the video below!

Have Fun!!

Start with the ear

But keep it down low

'Cause the top is where

the Cat's hat should go.

Next comes his forehead,

his nose, and his chin.

Don't forget to add

his big goofy grin.

Next, his eyes and his nose,

and long whiskers too.

Down to his bow tie,

Looking oh so new.

Now for his hat,

standing really tall.

Then add some stripes,

that's it, that's all!

Positive and Negative with Notan

Students will use Notan design to illustrate positive and negative space.

Start with this video.

Valentine Buddies

A Walk through the Woods

We will paint some trees from an interesting perspective, as if you are looking up into the tress from below.  We will include both coniferous and deciduous trees. We will use a tape resist watercolor process.

Here are some photographs and paintings of trees from this fun perspective.

Here is a video to guide you through your painting.

Here is the finished piece from the video.

Illuminated Letters

Students will be using their initials to create a personalized Illuminated Letters that could later be used as part of a manuscript.

Click HERE for some history and the assignment.

We are going to use our design to create sketch books with an Illuminated Metal cover.  Here's the first step.

Now here are the steps to make your book with paper.

Or with fabric...