Title: Heart Map

Artist: Jake

Medium: Collage and crayon

Comments: The background was created using tissue paper collage. Then Jake drew pictures of things that were important to him. He can use these drawings in his writing.

Inspired by: Ralph Fletcher's books for young writers and the book Amelia's Notebook by Marissa Moss.

Title: Tasmanian Devil

Artist: Skylar

Medium: Acrylics

Comments: This piece was created after some research on Australian animals follow by some discussions about aboriginal art forms.

Inspired by: Aboriginal x-ray and dot paintings.

Title: Clay tile self portrait

Artist: Kyle

Comments: Using a mirror and a black pen, Kyle explored drawing his portrait. he then glazed a tile and used tracing paper to transfer his image on to the tile.

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Title: Fall leaf

Artist: Lauren

Medium: Collage and bubble print

Comments: After using tissue paper pieces to create a collage background, Lauren then bubble-printed over the top. The paper she created was then cut into a maple leaf shape.

Inspired by: the colors of Fall

Title: Family

Artist: Kalyna

Medium: Collage

Comments: Our first artist in residence of the year had Kalyna create a collage showing us a little bit about herself.

Inspired by: artist in residence