3rd Grade: Aboriginal Fish

 After learning about the originating continent and some of the characteristics of Aboriginal art (dots and intricate patterns inside animals), the 3rd graders made their own Aboriginal-inspired fish.  On tag board, the kids used an oil pastel to create shapes, lines, and patterns.  Then they used tempera paint to color. 

The following art class, we turned the fish around and performed the same process.  Many of the kids were upset that their name was clearly visible on their fish.  I encouraged them to "hide" their fish by extending various lines and shapes from each letter.  After this process, you could barely make out the name and it looked awesome!  The final step was adding extra details with white oil pastels and various string.