Laurel Burch inspired Cats

My Example

We're working on some patterned designed cats inspired by the Fantastic Felines of artist, Laurel Burch.  My second graders LOVED drawing these cats!  After we looked at some of Laurel Burch's cat paintings, the students got right to work on creating their own patterned cats!
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I created a "How to Draw" sheet for the students to refer to while they were working, using the same directions to demonstrate on my white board how to draw their cats. I also showed them all the what not to do and how to fix common problems the students were having while sketching.  For example, too small, too short faces etc...



Beginning to sketch cat onto colored paper

Next the students chose from several colors to begin sketching their cats.  They drew them in pencil first and then traced them with a black Sharpie marker.



Next the Students began to add color,pattern and design to their cat sketches using construction paper crayons.



finished cats were cut out and glued to a white background

Students began to add border designs to complete their picture

Some completed cats