Inspired by illustrator, Marz Jr. 5th grade students looked at pictures of skyscrapers and created a retro line drawing of their observations.
The students used a black Sharpie marker to draw the contour lines of a skyscraper (we looked at famous New York landmarks) and then got busy adding the dozens and dozens of extra windows and doors. I suggested drawing 2-3 skyscrapers on the colored paper and leaving enough room for a 4th skyscraper somewhere on the paper.
After drawing the skyscrapers on colored paper, I handed out sheets of 12″ x 9″ sulphite paper so the student could draw a final building. They cut the building from the white paper and glued to the colored paper. Stunning results!
Hi Patty
I love this! Simple materials, but hey look so sophisticated they could be pro illustrations!
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I wonder how young you can have kids do this project. Maybe even first have them create backgrounds that are painted to put the skyscrapers on?I guess with the time limit that would only work for parents doing this with their kids at home
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There is no time limit. I had 50 minutes but you could take as long as you like. A painted background would be very cool!
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Hi Patty, the “retro-ness” rocks! Black and white with a single colour is so effective too : )
Hi Patty,
Love this project! I needed a quick lesson for some pretty sophisticated 4th graders and this is perfect! Trying it in the morning! Thanks so much!
Wow nice Line drawing… i like acent color..
Saw this site and loved the artwork. wondering if there were classes you offered?
I offer e-courses for teachers. Here is some info:http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/e-courses/
I love your site! I always find good projects to do with my kids! THANK YOU!!!!
Wow, very cool! My 7 year old loves to draw and make art at home so we will definitely be trying this. It looks like it would be fun for me too.
love the cut out here-what a difference that makes!
fantastic!
These are so great, Patty! Could make a collaborative 3D version of them, Barbara Gilhooly style! Have a unit on built environments coming up… might just try that! Thanks, yet again!
Patty,
I did this lesson, as I mentioned above, with my talented 4th graders and one of them one a Silver medal at out regional art show! This is an amazing lesson with fabulous results!