UPDATE: see my updated version of this project HERE
This is a line & pattern project I've used when I needed a Substitute teacher at school. I've used it with Grades 6-8. It uses minimal materials and it's very easy for anyone to explain, plus, the kids LOVE doing this project. Having been a Substitute teacher before, I know I really appreciated it when the teacher left a straightforward yet interesting lesson that kept the kids engaged. This is one of those.
I originally saw this on the Artsonia website here, on the Hillcrest Christian High School site, but I've also seen it around the web, so whomever originated this project- thank you!
So students start off by drawing a border around their paper (I used large paper here) with a black marker.
Then they start by filling the page with doodles: lines and patterns. They can have some objects, but I encourage them to keep it fairly abstract. I also tell them no numbers or words or logos. Encourage a wide variety of lines: thick, thin, wavy, straight, etc. I keep a large laminated photocopy of a variety of lines and patterns posted on my whiteboard for kids to refer to if they need extra ideas.
Keep going until your page is filled. This took about 3 classes maybe? Warning: have a large supply of black markers, because mine dried out SUPER fast (although I think it might have been the 'absorbent' paper I chose...). Either way, it was really frustrating for my poor kids when the markers started dying on them. Thinner paper would work better for this project, I think; just protect your tables with newspaper (if you want) as the markers go through.
Ok- nice and filled in and dense.
Then, using a compass or plastic lids, students trace a circle (or two) somewhere onto their design where they want the focal point to be. Some kids get really stressed at this stage and I hear lots of "Miss, where should I put my circle?" I just tell them to throw one anywhere that's not in the middle- choose their favourite area to be the focal point.
Then colour in the circle with markers.
Here are some Grade 7 results.
Ta da!
16 comments:
Gorgeous! They look like the doodles I've been doing in every class or meeting my whole life - probably typical behavior for us art teachers. I love the focal point in color - great idea. And I'm so glad you didn't call them Zentangles!
Hahaha! Phyl, I thought I was the only person who just doesn't get zentangles- I mean, paying for doodle patterns, really? I'm also a staff meeting or talking-on-the-phone doodler- I draw hundreds and hundreds of flowers, the same one- I've been doing them since high school!
vaooov harika olmuşlar.bu çalışmalara galiba Zentangle deniyor değil mi?
I love the variety of lines and patterns.
What a great idea to highlight a few spaces with circles and color! I am so stealing this! Thanks!
THESE are amazing!!!!!
I did these with my grade 9 students and they turned out amazingly beautiful! The artwork is so striking up on the wall. The students have received so many positive comments. This is such a wonderful project because even the students who feel they are not talented artists felt so proud of their work. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thanks everyone!
Alanay: Thanks and no, these are not zentangles!They're simply doodles from the kids imaginations.
Chesterbrook, Pat and Sheena: thanks!
Aimee: I'm so glad they turned out and I agree- it's nice to do projects that don't involve traditional 'drawing'. Starting off with projects like this helps build students' confidence in Art.
I hope you don't mind. I posted a link to this entry over on my blog for art sub lessons. jan http://artsublessons.blogspot.com/2012/01/black-and-white-doodle-design.html
No problem, Snippety Gibbet!
I absolutely loved doing this project with my 6th grade students. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I've posted some of my student artwork here: http://spotofcolor.blogspot.com/2012/02/6th-grade-doodle-drawings.html
Thanks again!
Thanks so much for this idea! I'm leaving this project for my supply for my Grade 6 and Grade 7/8 art classes this week!!
Amanda: loved your students work, especially using the purple pens!
Esther- no problem! This is a great sub lesson- I'm sure your kids will enjoy making these :)
I love this project, but all of the photos of the project are gone. I was hoping to see your photo of the line options for extra help, that you show the kids. I was planning on having one for my students and thought you may have some great ideas.
Jullister- wow- so strange. I have no idea where all the photos went! I don't have them saved anymore so can't re-upload.
You can see where I found the lesson originally here on Artsonia from the students at Hillcrest Christian School: https://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=123008
Lots of examples :)
I wanted to let you know that I was able to copy and paste your page to a word doc. Then it showed "Error! Filename not specified." where the pictures were supposed to be. I clicked on those links in the Word doc and voila! I was able to see all of your pics!! I would be happy to email them to you, as I downloaded them to add to the document! :)
Also, I am going to attempt this with my 8th graders for their Art to Remember project. The paper is only 8x10", but hoping it will be ok! Wish me luck! This is a tough group!! :)
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