1-Oaxacan Creatures

The students began the project by going to the library and researching Oaxacan Wood Carvings. Then, they began sketching their own versions of Oaxacan-style creatures. Their favorite concepts were developed three-dimensionally using papier-mâché.

Start to Finish:

Bella did a beautiful job forming the body and painting the detail. Meow!

Alex's dolphin comes to life. What a beautiful piece.

Henry's flying turtle.

Peter's cat and Ally's mouse; awesome Oaxacan-style detail in painting.

Josh's flat fish, Tavian's shark and Peter's monkey.

Helen's octopus; she gets the award for the most challenging sculpture to paint!