4th Grade

Students learned about and discussed the work of African American contemporary artist Bisa Butler and created portraits inspired by Butler's vibrant, quilted portraits.

Students explored one point perspective, a way to represent 3D objects and space on a 2D surface. Students drew letters and shapes, connecting them to a vanishing point to create the illusion of three dimensional depth and space.

Students experimented with printmaking, creating printing plates with styrofoam and using markers to color their plate before pressing damp paper on top. Students created multiple monoprints, using different color combinations.

Students chose a personal object to draw as a still life from observation, incorporating value and shading to add depth.

Students learned about African American author and illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton and created their own self portraits inspired by her illustrations. Students included objects and symbols coming out of their heads that reflect their personalities, identities and interests.

Students learned about warm and cool colors and created designs that would contrast those color families. Students could be inspired by elements like the sun and moon, seasons, nature, animals, etc.