This is another project inspired by David Wiesner. To try the first project, click here.
I don't think you really need to see my attempt at this. It was fun and that's all that really matters.
Supplies Needed:
Construction Paper
Oil Pastels
Baby Oil
Q-tips
Read Sector 7. In fact, you should probably not read the rest of this project until you have read Sector 7. I don't want to ruin anything for you.
As you'll remember from the book, sector 7 is where all the clouds for the eastern coast of the U.S. are made. When the boy visits sector 7 he helps the clouds take on new shapes--as sea creatures.
Today, draw your own underwater scene made entirely of clouds. Use a dark colored piece of construction paper. Go with blue, green, or black. Fill your page with sea creatures such as fish, starfish, seahorses, dophins, and whales. Draw them with white oil pastel and then fill them in with white, black, and shades of grey.
Blend the colors with Q-tips. You may want to use a little baby oil to help the colors blend. The oil with also help the clouds look whispy. For big, fluffy-looking clouds, skip the oil.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Create Your Own David Wiesner Picture Book
I’ll post two projects inspired by David Wiesner. The second will post later today. Enjoy!
Because there are only 24 hours in a day, and even fewer waking hours, there isn’t an unlimited amount of time for art (obviously). But art, and the opportunity for art, is everywhere. Teachers and homeschoolers may be interested in reading this before completing the following project. I know that if you found my site you think art is important, but sometimes we all need to be reminded.
Supplies Needed:
Paper
Construction Paper
Pencil
Crayons/Colored Pencils/Markers
A short story with no (or very few) pictures
Imagination
David Wiesner is able to tell a story in only pictures. Now it’s your turn to do the same.
Read a story. Fairy tales work especially well for this project. They are short and can be printed from the internet without pictures. As you read, try to picture the characters and the setting in your mind. Try to watch them as they move. Hear them when they speak. These are things that good readers do without thinking.
You may want to read the story a few times so you can clearly picture everything.
Retell the story in pictures. You’ll want to draw and color 1-3 pictures for each scene. Be careful to draw the characters, settings, and actions the way you saw them in your mind as you read.
If several of your friends all illustrate the same story, everyone will draw their pictures a little differently. This is because no two people see exactly the same thing in their minds when they read. And that’s okay.
You might instead each choose one scene to illustrate, put the scenes in order, and make a group picture book.
When you’ve finished illustrating the story, make a construction paper cover and staple your book together. Share your book with your friends and family.
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Because there are only 24 hours in a day, and even fewer waking hours, there isn’t an unlimited amount of time for art (obviously). But art, and the opportunity for art, is everywhere. Teachers and homeschoolers may be interested in reading this before completing the following project. I know that if you found my site you think art is important, but sometimes we all need to be reminded.
Supplies Needed:
Paper
Construction Paper
Pencil
Crayons/Colored Pencils/Markers
A short story with no (or very few) pictures
Imagination
David Wiesner is able to tell a story in only pictures. Now it’s your turn to do the same.
Read a story. Fairy tales work especially well for this project. They are short and can be printed from the internet without pictures. As you read, try to picture the characters and the setting in your mind. Try to watch them as they move. Hear them when they speak. These are things that good readers do without thinking.
You may want to read the story a few times so you can clearly picture everything.
Retell the story in pictures. You’ll want to draw and color 1-3 pictures for each scene. Be careful to draw the characters, settings, and actions the way you saw them in your mind as you read.
If several of your friends all illustrate the same story, everyone will draw their pictures a little differently. This is because no two people see exactly the same thing in their minds when they read. And that’s okay.
You might instead each choose one scene to illustrate, put the scenes in order, and make a group picture book.
When you’ve finished illustrating the story, make a construction paper cover and staple your book together. Share your book with your friends and family.
Return to main page.
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