Student Work from Crossroads Park Elementary Visit

{3rd Grade Student Work, 2010}

{3rd Grade Student Work, 2010}

{3rd Grade Student Work, 2010}

{3rd Grade Student Work, 2010}

{3rd Grade Student Work, 2010}

Today I had the pleasure of working with Kindergarten and 3rd grade students from Crossroads Park Elementary in West Des Moines, Iowa. They had a special Fine Arts Day with lots of different artsy visitors. I only got a few pictures of the third grade pieces, the kindergartners pictures were gone by the time I remembered to take pictures. With each class, I showed my work and talked about what being an illustrator is all about. Then, we discussed characters. Every student was given a random shape that I had precut from card stock. They were asked to create a character that was imaginative using the shape as a starting place. They completed their illustrations using a crayon and watercolor resist technique. I had a really great time at Crossroads Park and the artwork turned out beautifully!

Back to School Sketches

{pencil and marker in sketchbook, 2009}

Even though I don't have to go back to school anymore, I still remember how excited I was! I LOVED the first weeks of school. Everything was new, and every year felt like a fresh start! When I started Kindergarten I was so excited to ride the bus. My mom even took a picture of me getting on. I hope I have a child one day and I can snap a picture of them on their very first day of school! To all the kids out there, I hope you are enjoying your first few days of your new grade.