This week I added color to my graphite pencil sketches. I layered colored pencils and acrylic paint. I am trying to go with a distressed look but still show the shading to get some depth.
In my class, this is the middle step. Next, I need to work on a layered background and add poetry. I thought I'd post these and get some feedback on this stage. I loved how the pencil drawings looked and they really changed when I added color. What do you think?
I have a degree in Child Development and have been teaching for 25 years. Most of these years have been spent with second graders with the exception of 4 years in first grade. I love introducing my students to the joy of reading "chapter books" and the language of literature.
I am a mixed-media artist and am lucky to be teaching at a fine arts magnet school. I use music and visual art every day in my classroom.
I have been married for 29 years and my husband teaches High School English. I have raised 4 wonderful kids and am still working on the yellow labs that live in our house.
4 comments:
You are so talented, sweet girl!! Wow! These just take my breath away! Keep going! :)
I love the little flowery print things on the last one! Very pretty!
They are all lovely, Jen!
These are coming along quite nicely. What are you using for color? pencils? paint? I think I have to take this class.
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