Wednesday, September 28, 2011

6th grade Ink Paintings and Haiku Poems

Wheel students created ink paintings using images typically found in Japanese scroll paintings. 
They started by drawing their designs, then using a paintbrush and ink to outline it. 
Then, they learned to make ink washes by adding different amounts of water to the ink.
Some students in action:



 After inking, they added color using colored pencils. 
Each student then had to write a haiku poem to go along with their paintings.


"Wading"
Gray, graceful, and large
Wading through fresh, clear water
She snaps up a fish


"The Beauty"
Sunset coming down
Blossoms sprouting lovely now
The bird is resting


"The Fall Crane"
Fall breeze carry high
the shining red, blazing fire
as she spreads her wings


"Cranes"
Gray feathers open
Wild call in the distance
Graceful in the pond





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