Name Patterns

This was a fun start-of-the-year project for my 4/5 grade class. Using black marker, they divided a 9" x 12" sheet of paper with intersecting straight lines, then wrote their names on an angle. They filled in the spaces within the sections formed with patterns they chose. We stressed being creative with the patterns, and how any repeating image can form a pattern, even spider webs or paw prints! Clicking on any image brings you to the picture gallery.

            

Name Towers

Grade Six students use the elements and principles of line, pattern, harmony and balance to create theses "Name Towers". Using the letters of their names, they rotated, flipped and stacked letters in interesting compositions that would support themselves (at least theoretically) in three dimensions. They then filled in the spaces between the letters with line and pattern. I love the way each composition has its' own personality, just like the artist who created it! Go to the gallery by clicking on any of the images.

Graffiti Art

Several of our classes started off the year with projects revolving around student names. They were fun to work on and helped me get to know my students.

After viewing samples and discussing features such as bold color, line and movement, students in grades 7 and 8 created their own graffiti art with colored pencil on paper.

Click on any sample below go to the gallery of their work.