Saturday, August 13, 2011

Zen Pandas

 I have been working on more lessons using children's books as inspiration. They make great cross-curricular projects, and highlight careers in the arts. I recently saw this one on MaryMaking and had to use it! Thanks Mary.

Students created mixed media works based on the children's book Zen Shorts by John J. Muth. The background combines pastel, ink and tempera techniques. The pandas were drawn in pencil, then sharpie, and color was added with watercolor washes. Each work depicts Stillwater the panda floating with his paper parasol. Enjoy!






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1 comment:

  1. MaryAugust 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    These look great. I especially like the 2nd to last one. Those pandas take some patience to cut out, but it's all worth it in the end. :)

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