Grade 7 Sketchbook Assignments

You've gotta use your imagination for this one!  Your job is to create your own, ORIGINAL character in the style of Dr. Seuss.  You may click on the links below to explore some of his characters, but you must think of your own idea.  One place to start is to begin with an animal and find ways to distort the form or combine another animal with it.  For example, taking a giraffe and shortening his legs and neck, or combining a turtle shell with a fish.  BE CREATIVE, ORIGINAL and UNIQUE.

All drawings must be colored (markers, crayons, watercolor, colored pencils, pastels etc...)and you should include an original name for your character or a sentence describing your character in the Dr. Seuss style.

Drawings that demonstrate good craftsmanship and creativity will be put on display and used as posters for the spring musical.

http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/seuss.html - Index to Dr. Seuss characters - you must use your own, not one of his!!!

http://www.drseussart.com/book.html - Images of his art

Tip: lightly sketch out your character.  Make good use of the space of your page

Teaching points: imagination, originality and creativity

Section 1:  Tuesday, April 29th, C day

Section 2:  Wednesday, April 30th , D day

Section 3:  Tuesday, April 29th, C day

This one is your choice, however, you must go to the following link  http://www.nisk.k12.ny.us/departments/art/sketchbookideas.html and pick which one you want to draw.  Be sure to write the number of the choice you selected on the back of your drawing.  Have fun and pick wisely!  All drawings should include color.

Some examples from the list:

21.    Draw what is in the rear-view mirror of your car

23.    Draw a flower growing next to a turned over garbage can

25.    Draw a piece of cake and make it look delicious

Section 1:  Tuesday, May 13th  A day

Section 2:  Wednesday May 14th, B day

Section 3:  Tuesday, May 13th, A day