Brianna5126's Comments (14)

Wonderful work. You have shown me that you have a good beginning understanding of the four basic drawing techniques of shading, hatching, cross hatching, and stippling. Remember, these techniques help to give a 2D image a more real or 3D look. Remember also to use the contour of the object when applying these. Do NOT draw straight lines across a round object. Trust your brain, it will tell you that something is wrong. If the object is curved so should your shadow lines be curved. Practice makes perfect so get some Sharpie pens and practice away!

I was so very sad to see that George Rodrique, the creator of Blue Dog passed away this December. What a wonderful gift he gave to the world with this cute little creation. You can still look at all of his Blue Dog paintings and books on his web site. I hope you do! www.georgerodrique.com There are some fun educational games on his webpage too that include his Blue Dog art.

Creating a 3D sculpture using only painted paper is a challege, as you found out. It takes PERSISTENCE to roll those tubes and create the base upon which your beautiful flower sculpture sits. You have achieved the standard of creating a 3D paper sculpture. As you continue to make art, your skill level will improve. Remember again that good art and being a good artist takes time to develop your skills. Nothing this beautiful comes easy. A great job and I am proud of the beautiful results. Keep up the good work.

Your sculpture characters are fantastic and so very creative! What a great job done by all my 5th grade students. The standard of creating an original art work from trash is achieved by all students. Using their imagination to create something original was another standard presented and achieved with this project. The final projects are simply awesome. Feel free to add any comments or artist statements to your project. You can do that from home too. What was the most challenging part of this project? I know at first when you saw the examples you never thought yours would be as cool and now that you are finished..............these are even cooler than the examples on the internet. YOU GO 5TH GRADE! Be sure to compliment your favorite artist and join fan clubs so you never miss when an art work is published to this site. Terrific work!

What a great job you all did on this project! I know how much you learned about Using the elements of art to create fantastic Street Art. I am sure that you now have a respect for every Graffiti artist AND I know you will look at the trains that pass through our town a little more closely. Your creative lettering is very good and inventive. You also used freeform shapes to "frame" your name and make it the Focal Point of your art. You have achieved the standards of creating signature art in the style of Graffiti. Your work is fantastic! Enjoy your projects. Hey, these would look good as magnets for your fridge at home! Very creative colors, patterns, letters, and borders! So proud of each one of you!. Looking forward to our next project.

Awesome Brianna! Keep up the good work :) -- Rosie

What beautiful Adrinka cloth designs! Everyone did a great job with the printmaking part too which is not easy as you found out. Good use of pattern and color to imitate real tribal colors and designs. Love the addition of the Rya Knots to give this project very polished results. Another great job by my fantastic and talented 4th grade. Whoo hoo!

Hi Brianna! I love this picture. I hope 3rd grade is going great! -- Rosie

I love this one. very nice! -- Mom

Bri, that is awesome!!! -- Rachel

It's very colorful!

Keep up the awesome artwork Bri! You are VERY talented! -- Danny

I wouldn't want to meet that critter in a dark alley! Quite original, yet instantly recognized as a dragon. -- Diane

It's good that, at such a young age, you're really learning about what makes art. I hope you write a statement about the picture and also encourage each of your classmates to make a statement about his or her work, too. -- Diane