Start with folding paper into 6-8 boxes.
Trace hand with pencil.
Trace finds with pencil.
Outline hand with black permanent marker.
Marker line = change color
Pencil line = change design
* no solid colors
* no white, black, or neutral
I taught the 6th graders the difference between cool and warm color on the color wheel. I assigned them the task of using a tracing of their hands to fill in with warm or cool colors only. I challenged them to use lines only, but allowed them to use shapes as well as part of their designs. As part of the advice, I had them only get a collection of whatever colors they work working with at one time (a pile of warm only or a pile of cool only) so they do not accidentally grab the wrong color and mess up the lesson goal. 6th grade 2023  Madelynn, Anden, Emilia, Shaylee, Alissa, Olivia  Shaunna, Victoria “Jeremiah”, Addison  Bella G., Harper, Tatum  Sunshine    Eduardo-6th grade 2022 Melanie C.- 7th grade 2022 Elva- 6th grad Fall 2021 |
Kinslee, Kylar, Evy,
Adelyn, Kenix & Emily
Jazmyn and Kelly
Kalie R., Vanessa A.,
Zane S. & Avery
2021
6-8th grade above, 1st period 2020
Jaylee, Isac, Josie
Michael, Francisco and Jorja
My teacher examples for the 6th grade...
Warm hand with Cool Background
Cool hand with Warm Background
2 student examples from 6th grade
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One of the easiest ways to do neat designs with minimal effort is in video below.
Use a lighter shade of the warm or cool color solid in background, then go over the solid with a darker color. This looks like it takes a long time and hard work, but is actually pretty easy.
Or, use thick stripes rather than solid....
