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| Deer, by Manuel Jimenez |
Project attributes:
- Introduction to the work of woodcarver, Don Manuel Jimenez. He carved large wooden toys out of green Copal wood, sanded and then painted them with bright detailed patterns, each a one-of-a-kind piece.
- Our project uses wonderful Oaxacan carvings as inspiration for creating a "Oaxaca" from black construction paper and paint markers. The black creates a bold silhouette and striking contract to the bright, colorful patterns.
Resource:
- Book: ABeCedarios by Cynthia Weill & K.B. Basseches (Spanish/English)
Art Materials:
- Black Bristol paper
- Silver/Gold gel pens
- Assorted paint markers
Vocabulary:
- Patterns
- Copal wood
- Contrast
- Oaxacan (Mexico)
Examples of Student Work:
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