Drawing from Graphic Materials

Students used graphic materials to add detail and create an original work of art. The main subject of each piece was guided drawing done in black Sharpie (This piece was exclusively created with marker), but all other animals and background details were created by students using the five basic elements of shape (straight line, curved line, angle line, dot, and circle) and looking carefully at graphic materials. All students were asked to color in all the white before finishing. They were also required to use shading or textured color (pattern) somewhere in their picture using straight or curved line stripes, grid, checkerboard, polka dots, or cross-hatching. Kindergarten's subject was Leo the Lion. 1st grade's subject was the elephant. 2nd and 3rd grade's subject was a beta fish. 4th and 5th grade's subject was a tree frog. Middle school's subject was a common buckeye butterfly.