The Art Box:
Virtual Art You Can Do At Home!
Volume #6: Peter H. Reynolds
- Mrs. Holt, Bennett ES Art Teacher = Holtal@pwcs.edu
- Mrs. Woodson, Kilby ES Art Teacher = Woodsotj@pwcs.edu
Get to Know Peter H. Reynolds!
Books By Peter H. Reynolds:
Peter H. Reynolds has created many books to encourage creativity and being yourself! Below are several read aloud's of 3 of his books: The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. But he has many more books: The Word Collector, Be You, Happy Dreamer, I Am Peace, Playing from the Heart, Say Something, and The Museum (illustrated by PHR). His book The Dot has inspired International Dot Day, which occurs every year on September 15th!
Art Projects and Videos Inspired by the author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds:
Relax, Draw and CREATE!
- Draw with Pencil
- Trace with Sharpie
- Erase extra Pencil Lines
- Add COLOR!
Explore and Create!
String Dot Art:
- Use Paint and and Texture to create background
- Poke holes into the paper to make a Dot
- String Yarn through the holes to create a Dot
- From each hole string 8 (same color) yarn to different holes
- Use different colors of yarn to complete design
Ish Painting:
- Draw with Pencil an "Ish" drawing
- Trace with Sharpie
- Erase Extra Pencil lines
- Crumple the piece of paper up
- Use watercolors to paint paper while it is still crumpled
- Open paper when done painting and let dry
Circle "Dot" Painting:
- Cut 4 (different colors) squares
- Tape squares together on back
- Lightly draw design in Pencil
- Use different Paint Colors and Q-tips to create "Dot" patterns
Paper Plate Dot Drawing:
- Use Paint, Markers, or Crayons to design a Paper Plate into a Dot
Finger Print Dot Painting:
- Draw Flower with Pencil
- Trace with Sharpie
- Erase Extra Pencil Lines
- Use Paint to Stamp Thumb Prints Dots
Crayon Resist Dot Painting:
- Trace Circles (lids) with White Crayons/Oil Pastels
- Paint with Watercolors on top to reveal Dots
- Remember: Water Paint Paper!
You Be the Author and Illustrator!
Watch, Create and Get Inspired!
Enjoy watching these read aloud stories by Peter H. Reynolds! Peter H. Reynolds has created many books these are just a few. Enjoy hearing the many stories by Peter H. Reynolds!
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Email us we would love to hear from you!
Mrs. Holt, Bennett ES Art Teacher: Holtal@pwcs.edu
Mrs. Woodson, Kilby ES Art Teacher: Woodsotj@pwcs.edu