Lots of Lines!

Students in grades 4-6 created these fun layered line designs! We began by doing layers of different types of lines. The only requirements were that they should go from one edge of the page to another and stay relatively thin. We looked at lots of different examples of patterns and lines for inspiration. Next, students added more lines that needed to overlap to create depth in space. During the final class, students needed to use paint to create a strong contrast between the lines and the negative space. The results are both beautiful and fun to look at!

Seascapes and Pattern Fish

Students in grades one through three created these beautiful underwater seascapes. We began by painting the ocean during the first class. Students had to mix different tints of blue using white paint. We also used curvy lines to simulate the movement of the ocean. During the next class, students drew and painted their fish using several different patterns and brightly colored watercolor paint. During the final class, students attached the fish to their seascape, added seaweed, and used stamping to create little crabs on the ocean floor. Lower elementary students need to be able to identify seascapes as well as know art vocabulary like tint and movement so this is a great lesson to reinforce those concepts!