The "Shoescape" artworks are ones that I always do with fourth grade, and I am continually so very impressed! The creative and wonderful responses the kids have to the challenge of placing their own shoes (drawn as a still life) into a readable and unique environment is such a treat to see. We use scale in the environments to make the space seem real, even if it is an impossible scenario. Through the course of this project, we talked a lot about what viewers would understand from their works. The students wrote a few sentences to go with their artworks to help explain their thoughts. They worked so hard on these artworks, and I really think their efforts show!
We used actual watercolor paper for these paintings and the students enjoyed being "real" watercolor painters. Each student was challenged to use a watercolor wash, layering, and mixing techniques in their paintings.
4 comments:
I love the idea of doing a self portrait in a different way. These are great!
What a wonderful idea!
I love this project.
Great work from your students.
These are great! What a great way to teach kids so many different concepts, self-portraiture, water color, perspective. Thanks for sharing!
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