Middle schoolers are using grids to increase scale! We use graphite as we translate a 1/2″ grid to a 1″ grid… stay tuned for more! 
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Category: drawing
Kindergarten uses crayon and watercolor to draw and paint their favorite part of Where the Wild Things Are.
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Mannequins
We use wooden mannequins to help draw the human figure in proportion.
For an art teacher, it seems like I barely ever have an opportunity to make my own art! Paperwork, grades, lesson planning… It isn’t easy being the only one serving 40 different classes! That’s over 1,100 students!
So, to stay sane and happy, I make a concerted effort to get out and DRAW!
One of my favorite places to study shapes and colors? The Garfield Park Conservatory. Chicago has so many great FREE resources, and this is one of them!
Fun day in 1st grade!
Escher!!!
3rd grade, sharpie and colored pencils.
Scratch board and abstract designs with plenty of pattern!
We used grids to create our self-portraits.
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