Kids made a night background with crayons and then began making the torn paper collage to create an owl.  The students were able to choose the details and colors for the background sky.  The owl shape was trace and filled in with their choice of different shades of brown or gray.  The children were meticulous and had a blast bringing these owls to life.

Watch the video of me drawing Frank.  Follow along or create your own monster cartoon character based on a "real" monster...  Can't wait to see your creations

Today we will draw an owl using shapes and color with our crayons using the lightest color first.  Layering the colors to add depth.  If you finish and are looking for more try layering your colors on a pumpkin drawing.  Draw a pumpkin and start with yellow then add orange and maybe even some red lightly where you think the shadows are on the pumpkin.  Make sure to add a background too.   HAVE FUN !!  send me your pics.

Watch the slide to show to see the steps on how to draw a silhouette of a bat.  A silhloutte is a fancy way to say the outline or shape of...  HAVE FUN!  Maybe draw a big moon behind your bat and color in the details...