ZENTANGLE AUTUMN LEAF

First, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with all of the elements of art, that's why let's read this poem by M.C. Gillis

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create be images beautiful drawing structured patterns.

Explore this video  to learn more about the benefits and beauty of the Zentangle Method and our nourishing world-wide Zentangle community.

 

So how do you get started? First, practice different line designs on a plain white paper. We folded the paper into some sections to introduce zigzags, stripes, dots, wave, spirals... After practicing the designs, I let students create some of their own patterns and designs. 

 

And now it's time to create your own Zentangle Autumn Leaf.

Click on this link to download a leaf pdf

https://www.woojr.com/leaf-template-printables/maple-leaf-shape/

BEHIND MY MASK, A SUPER KID SELF-PORTRAIT !

 I always seem to start out school year with a selfie so I was bummed when I thought of the idea of my students drawing themselves with their best facial feature hidden. 

And that's where the idea of this surprise drawing came from. Here's a video by Cassie Stephens 

You simply are going to use  paper, permanent marker, coloring markers and crayons

 

 THese can  be the results

Thanks to https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com

 

for this great idea!!!