Value Scale Buildings

Color blending and color theory, blending to create a value scale. Understand art vocabulary, following a series of directions.








Using the painted value scale paper, artists created a building form that they embellished with cut paper and color pencils. Handouts where available with images of architecture from around the world.




Little Red

Inspired by the classic fairy-tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls. A pattern was used for the 3 main characters.



 Students added the details, cut out the shapes and build their own background, using printed resources working with design and storytelling.










Magic Carpet

Cut paper project inspired by woven carpets and textiles of the Middle East. Build patterns and use a variety of scissor blade designs. Fun way to evaluate skill cutting abilities and build art vocabulary.




Fall Leaves

Seasonal changes, warm colors using leaf rubbing plates to create free fall leaf patterns. Crayon resist and watercolors.