FIFTH GRADE . . . Leaving our hand prints in Lower School

A Zentangle is a doodle made up of lines and shapes that repeat to create an overall filled pattern. It is a very relaxing way to sketch and some of the designs can be very creative.

Fifth graders drew their hands on paper to create a basic outline shape. Using black marker,they filled the spaces of their hands with intricate lines and patterns. Some of the designs extended beyond the shape of the fingers and others followed neatly within the outlines. All are wonderful interpretations of this very popular technique of drawing.

As the class of 2021 crosses the lawn next week into Middle School, I am hoping that all of my students will continue to draw, whether they draw from observation as we did in our sketchpads all year, or just for fun as we did with these hand prints. The important thing is to feel creative and keep drawing!

Here are a few of our Zentangle hand prints. Some of these designs are so intricate. To see them in more detail, click on each picture. For all of our prints, follow this link to the Ranney home page on artsonia.com.   http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839

Artwor by Abbi

Artwork by Chloe

Artwork by Ava

Artwork by Siobhan

Artwork by Saxon

Artwork by Morgan

Note to families...
This art blog will be updated regularly with new posts sharing our daily activities in the art room and news about upcoming art exhibits. To respect the privacy of our students, names will always be limited to first name only and identifiable photos will never be accompanied with a name. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to write in the comment box below or send me an email at blevine@ranneyschool.org. I would love to hear from you!
    In my class, students are given the chance to explore different materials and fun new techniques as they develop their signature style. Some young artists love to draw with a pencil, some like to paint on canvas or create images in a digital format, while others prefer working with clay and molding three-dimensional forms. In my classroom, we use a variety of materials allowing all artists to experiment and figure out which type of art they like the best. At Ranney School, we place a strong emphasis on originality and celebrate artistic differences, always nurturing and encouraging the imagination of every student.
     Remember to check out our display of finished artwork and student portfolios in the Ranney home page of Artsonia.com.  http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839