Contours, contours, contours!
This was the last part is a series of lessons on portraits and contour line drawings. We spent a little time looking at Calder's work- especially his wire sculpture- before working with stovepipe wire and pliers. A rustic cardboard background provides stability and depth to this project.
I love the cardboard backgrounds. These are so neat!
ReplyDeleteThe background you chose is awesome!
ReplyDeleteDid the students create the backgrounds or did they pick ones you had created? How are they attached?
ReplyDeleteI found your post while searching for a wire artist who could create a piece, just like the ones here, from a drawing my daughter made. Now I think that if a 7th grader can do it, so can I! do you layer the drawing over the cardboard and just staple the wire as you go - and then tear away the drawing? My email address is annekapinus@gmail.com. I would really appreciate any guidance - this would make a fantastic Christmas gift for her!
ReplyDeleteWhat wire gauge did you use?
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