Student Gifts of Art

Here were a few art pieces that students made on their own time and gave as a gift to me this year.  They are so thoughtful. 
I love their creative thinking as well as use of pattern, design and color.  
 
Painting on Canvas
 
 
Painted Cardboard Relief Art


Cardboard Relief Sculptures

What do you do when you've collected a lot of extra cardboard and some students have finished early with their other projects?  We created cardboard relief sculptures!    The kids came up with some really cool ideas.  There were many different interpretations of animals, etc.  It was great!

What was even more impressive was how students were looking at scraps from other projects and finding ways to use them in their own art.  When you reach the point where they don't think they have to start with a new item for each thing they make...PROGRESS!