At the start of the year 4th Grade students reviewed the Elements of Art and learned more in depth about line, shape, and texture. I challenged students to use pen instead of pencil for this project because it helps them to practice making strong, confident, and beautiful lines. Not having the ability to erase away a mistake was uncomfortable at first for these little artists, but they soon got the hang of it and grew to enjoy it and excel at it. You should be very proud.
Students started out by tracing their hand on a paper and then dividing the hand into more manageable sections. After a few worksheets practicing various textures, the students began to fill in each section with a different designs and patterns. The results were so lovely and just as unique as the hand that created them! Here are some examples of exceptional work:
