EDUCATION

See K-8 Wisconsin artists' artwork focused on shapes, patterns created fall 2023

A playable tic tac toe board created by Roman, an eighth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
A playable tic tac toe board created by Roman, an eighth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
"Zentangle Texture Study" created using watercolor and ink by Emma, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
"Zentangle Texture Study" created using watercolor and ink by Emma, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Nicholas Potts
Artwork created by Gus, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Gus, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Marnie Miran
Artwork created by Aydin, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Aydin's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students were each given a quarter of a circle to design in any way they wanted with only two restrictions -- keep your paper orientated in the way you received it and be sure the black line stays visible. We focused on the theme 'We Are Better Together' with the intent to put four quarters of the circles together to create a collaborative display show how all of our artists work better together."
Artwork created by Aydin, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Aydin's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students were each given a quarter of a circle to design in any way they wanted with only two restrictions -- keep your paper orientated in the way you received it and be sure the black line stays visible. We focused on the theme 'We Are Better Together' with the intent to put four quarters of the circles together to create a collaborative display show how all of our artists work better together."
Submitted By Sarah Markwald
"Grass" created by Drake, age 8, a third-grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students in third grade looked at work by Alma Thomas and then created radiating dots based on her work. From Drake's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: "Drake's piece is special because he took the time to give his project a color theme and challenged himself to work in a set group of colors."
"Grass" created by Drake, age 8, a third-grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students in third grade looked at work by Alma Thomas and then created radiating dots based on her work. From Drake's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: "Drake's piece is special because he took the time to give his project a color theme and challenged himself to work in a set group of colors."
Submitted By Natalie Kotnik
Artwork created by Lakennzie, age 6, a first-grade student at the Congress School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. First-graders learned about lines in art.
Artwork created by Lakennzie, age 6, a first-grade student at the Congress School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. First-graders learned about lines in art.
Submitted By Laurie Yanny
Artwork created fall 2023 by Ariel, age 10, a fifth grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin. Fifth grade students studied relief sculptures before learning how to create origami which they then used to create their Radial Balance Relief art.
Artwork created fall 2023 by Ariel, age 10, a fifth grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin. Fifth grade students studied relief sculptures before learning how to create origami which they then used to create their Radial Balance Relief art.
Submitted By Courtney Mook
Artwork created by Ashley, age 10, a fourth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-grade students practiced zentangles and watercolor before combining them into an art piece.
Artwork created by Ashley, age 10, a fourth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-grade students practiced zentangles and watercolor before combining them into an art piece.
Submitted By Courtney Mook
Artwork created by James, age 10, a fifth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. Fifth-grade students studied relief sculptures before learning how to create origami which they then used to create their Radial Balance Relief art.
Artwork created by James, age 10, a fifth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. Fifth-grade students studied relief sculptures before learning how to create origami which they then used to create their Radial Balance Relief art.
Submitted By Courtney Mook
Artwork created by Nora, age 6, a first grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wiscoinsin. From Nora's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: "In September we celebrate International Dot Day based on the book 'The Dot' by Peter H. Reynolds. Students started with a dot in the middle of their paper and then very carefully painted as many layered circles as they could using tempera cake paints. Once they were dried, we looked at all different types of lines. They used oil crayons to draw different types of lines on each layer of their dot!"
Artwork created by Nora, age 6, a first grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wiscoinsin. From Nora's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: "In September we celebrate International Dot Day based on the book 'The Dot' by Peter H. Reynolds. Students started with a dot in the middle of their paper and then very carefully painted as many layered circles as they could using tempera cake paints. Once they were dried, we looked at all different types of lines. They used oil crayons to draw different types of lines on each layer of their dot!"
Submitted By Natalie Kotnik
A playable tic tac toe board created by Lucy, a fifth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
A playable tic tac toe board created by Lucy, a fifth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
Artwork created by Faith, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Faith's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students explored the movement of optical art and illusions. They learned how to create a bulging sphere and were then encouraged to design an original background to compliment their sphere. Students focused on the Develp Craft Studio Habit of Mind while using drawing tools such as rulers, compasses and protractors."
Artwork created by Faith, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Faith's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students explored the movement of optical art and illusions. They learned how to create a bulging sphere and were then encouraged to design an original background to compliment their sphere. Students focused on the Develp Craft Studio Habit of Mind while using drawing tools such as rulers, compasses and protractors."
Submitted By Sarah Markwald
Artwork created fall 2023 by Olivia, age 13, an eighth grade student at Milwaukee Parkside School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Artwork created fall 2023 by Olivia, age 13, an eighth grade student at Milwaukee Parkside School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Jason Altobelli (Mr. J)
Artwork created by Patrick, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Patrick's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students explored the movement of optical art and illusions. They learned how to create a bulging sphere and were then encouraged to design an original background to compliment their sphere. Students focused on the Develp Craft Studio Habit of Mind while using drawing tools such as rulers, compasses and protractors."
Artwork created by Patrick, a student at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Patrick's teacher, Sarah Markwald: "Students explored the movement of optical art and illusions. They learned how to create a bulging sphere and were then encouraged to design an original background to compliment their sphere. Students focused on the Develp Craft Studio Habit of Mind while using drawing tools such as rulers, compasses and protractors."
Submitted By Sarah Markwald
Artwork created by Isabelle, a second-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Isabelle, a second-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Julia Matthews
Artwork created by Jeremiah, a fourth-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used Romero Britto and the elements of art as inspiration.
Artwork created by Jeremiah, a fourth-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used Romero Britto and the elements of art as inspiration.
Submitted By Julia Matthews
Artwork created fall 2023 for Veteran's Day by Aubrey, age 13, an eighth grade student at the Divine Mercy School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Artwork created fall 2023 for Veteran's Day by Aubrey, age 13, an eighth grade student at the Divine Mercy School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Mollie Baranowski
Artwork created by Wilma, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Wilma, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Melodie Melchert
Artwork created by Messiah, age 5, a student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Messiah, age 5, a student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.
Submitted By Melodie Melchert
Artwork created by EhAhRie, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.
Artwork created by EhAhRie, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.
Submitted By Melodie Melchert
"Rainbow Dots" created fall 2023 by Sophia, age 10, a fifth grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wisconsin. From Sophia's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: " Students in fifth grade looked at work by Alma Thomas and then created radiating dots based on her work. First they were able to use watercolor paints to design a painted paper however they wanted. Once it was dry, they planned out their stamped design by lightly tracing a circle (or more!) and then using an eraser, stamped out a radiating pattern until the whole page is filled."
"Rainbow Dots" created fall 2023 by Sophia, age 10, a fifth grade student at Eagle Elementary in Eagle, Wisconsin. From Sophia's teacher, Natalie Kotnik: " Students in fifth grade looked at work by Alma Thomas and then created radiating dots based on her work. First they were able to use watercolor paints to design a painted paper however they wanted. Once it was dry, they planned out their stamped design by lightly tracing a circle (or more!) and then using an eraser, stamped out a radiating pattern until the whole page is filled."
Submitted By Natalie Kotnik
A playable tic tac toe board created by Pearl, a seventh-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
A playable tic tac toe board created by Pearl, a seventh-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
Artwork created by Abel, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Abel, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Melodie Melchert
A book created fall 2023 by Andrew, a third grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
A book created fall 2023 by Andrew, a third grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
Artwork created by Ethan B., an eighth-grade student at St. Agnes Catholic School in Butler, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created works inspired by Australian Aborigional art.
Artwork created by Ethan B., an eighth-grade student at St. Agnes Catholic School in Butler, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created works inspired by Australian Aborigional art.
Submitted By Jen Wolf
Artwork created by Santiago M., age 12, a seventh-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used a "negative painting" technique with watercolors.
Artwork created by Santiago M., age 12, a seventh-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used a "negative painting" technique with watercolors.
Submitted By Laura Zimmerman
"OP ART," or optical illusion art created by Jocelyn, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Brookwood Elementary School in Genoa City, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
"OP ART," or optical illusion art created by Jocelyn, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Brookwood Elementary School in Genoa City, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Missy Horak
Artwork by Brock, a kindergarten grade student at Clarendon Avenue Elementary School in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
Artwork by Brock, a kindergarten grade student at Clarendon Avenue Elementary School in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Marnie Phillips
A playable tic tac toe board created fall 2023 by Jaime, a sixth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
A playable tic tac toe board created fall 2023 by Jaime, a sixth-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
Artwork by King, age 6, a first-grade student at the Congress School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From King's teacher, Laurie Yanny: "I chose to send this piece of artwork because the artist scholars in this class worked really hard at this project, and they had fun at the same time."
Artwork by King, age 6, a first-grade student at the Congress School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From King's teacher, Laurie Yanny: "I chose to send this piece of artwork because the artist scholars in this class worked really hard at this project, and they had fun at the same time."
Submitted By Laurie Yanny
Artwork created fall 2023 by Hadlee, age 7, a second grade student at River Valley Elementary School in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Students learned about geometric and organic shapes and analogous colors for this piece.
Artwork created fall 2023 by Hadlee, age 7, a second grade student at River Valley Elementary School in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Students learned about geometric and organic shapes and analogous colors for this piece.
Submitted By Megan Quigley
Artwork created by Harper, age 9, a fourth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. Fourth-grade students practiced zentangles and watercolor before combining them into an art piece.
Artwork created by Harper, age 9, a fourth-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. Fourth-grade students practiced zentangles and watercolor before combining them into an art piece.
Submitted By Courtney Mook
Artwork created by John, a third-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by Romero Britto using patterns and tissue paper.
Artwork created by John, a third-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by Romero Britto using patterns and tissue paper.
Submitted By Julia Matthews
Artwork by Zamaya S., an eighth grade student at Saint Agnes Catholic School in Butler, Wisconsin. Students created works inspired by Australian Aborigional art.
Artwork by Zamaya S., an eighth grade student at Saint Agnes Catholic School in Butler, Wisconsin. Students created works inspired by Australian Aborigional art.
Submitted By Jen Wolf
A playable tic tac toe board created by Evelyn, a seventh-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
A playable tic tac toe board created by Evelyn, a seventh-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Rhiannon Ruffner
Artwork created by Lola, age 9, a fourth-grade student at River Valley Elementary School in Spring Green, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by patterns, unity and the work of Joseph Amedokpo.
Artwork created by Lola, age 9, a fourth-grade student at River Valley Elementary School in Spring Green, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by patterns, unity and the work of Joseph Amedokpo.
Submitted By Megan Quigley
Artwork created in fall 2023 by Josefina, age 7, a first-grade student at Curtis Strange Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Artwork created in fall 2023 by Josefina, age 7, a first-grade student at Curtis Strange Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Dana Herman
Artwork created in fall 2023 by Jessa, age 8, a third grade student at Carrollton Elementary School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Artwork created in fall 2023 by Jessa, age 8, a third grade student at Carrollton Elementary School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Sarah Magana
Artwork created by Nora, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Artwork created by Nora, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Marnie Miran
"Linear Space" created using watercolor and ink by Ryland, age 12, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
"Linear Space" created using watercolor and ink by Ryland, age 12, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Nicholas Potts
"Frozen Fractals" created using watercolor and ink by Emersyn, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
"Frozen Fractals" created using watercolor and ink by Emersyn, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.
Submitted By Nicholas Potts
"Geometric Sun" using watercolor and ink by Ryan H., age 11, a sixth grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin.
"Geometric Sun" using watercolor and ink by Ryan H., age 11, a sixth grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin.
Submitted By Nicholas Potts
Artwork created by Magnolia H., age 12, a seventh-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used a "negative painting" technique with watercolors.
Artwork created by Magnolia H., age 12, a seventh-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used a "negative painting" technique with watercolors.
Submitted By Laura Zimmerman