Additional weeks between the conclusion of unit projects and the beginning of Quarter 2 were devoted to self-directed, studio projects by 7th and 8th graders. Depending on the time available to them, these projects varied significantly in size and scope, and represent a large range of materials available for use within the art room. A number of students seized this opportunity to create collaborative projects, such as the chipmunk portraits and Halloween-movie composition seen below. 

5th and 6th grade students recently completed their Square 1 art projects, serving as a culmination of the doodle methods they'd explored throughout the first quarter. Students created varying sized drawings related to a unifying theme and were asked to pay close attention to maintaining consistent negative space within their design. Liquid watercolor was applied to the backgrounds for a vibrant effect and images were outlined with fine line Micron pens to help enhance contrast. 

Student designs will soon become available for purchase in various forms (mugs, magnets, candles, jewelry, etc.) through the Square 1 website. In addition to creating family keepsakes that support our student artists, funds from these sales will help support future arts programming at Bateman Elementary.