A blank paper and a pencil are the main tools for artists. But without inspiration, the tools are rendered useless. Artists need that spark of inspiration to let their creativity run wild... that spark is the "Drawing of the Week" word.

My middle school students will be given a word every week along with the definition as their homework. Using that given word, it is their task to create a drawing that shows what it means to them. On a 8.5"x11" paper, they can use pencil, colored pencils, markers, or crayons to create their homework.

March 30 - April 3

• Idyllic (adj) - extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque especially a time or place. 

   

  Think of a time/place that was very peaceful/happy to you (ex. family time, in nature, 

   

  For this DOTW, I'd like you guys to try and use some of the following Elements/Principles of Art:

   
  • Space
  • Color
  • Balance
  • Value

March 9 - 13

• Voracious (adj) - wanting or devouring great quantities of food.