Here's how Wisconsin K-8 students portrayed the world around them for art showcase

Artwork created by Quinn, age 10, a fourth-grade student at Carrollton Elementary School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"Parking Lot" created by Audrey, an eighth-grade student at the Waukesha STEM Academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Audrey's teacher, Megan David: "We took advantage of those really warm October days and took a walk around our school practicing drawing what we see. Students used viewfinders to eliminate distractions and create a balanced composition."

"Dare to Dream," a digital illustration created by Cedric, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A Green Bay Packers hot air balloon drawn with Sharpies, markers and watercolor pencils by Jakob, a fifth-grade student at Edna Ferber Elementary School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by JoJo, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Paisley L., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Demitra, a seventh-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork using glue and chalk pastel on construction paper created by Elaina, a fifth-grade student at the Paris Consolidated School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Lux, age 10, a fourth-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork by Mattias B., a sixth grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork by Ezra, age 9, a fourth grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Fourth graders learned about atmospheric perspective when creating a landscape painting that showed the concept of foreground, middle ground and background.

Artwork created by Isabella, age 14, an eighth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Mary, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A neighborhood house tessellation mixed media piece created by Grace, age 8, a third-grade student at Blakewood Elementary School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Grace's teacher, Eric Borchert: "Inspired by the works of MC Escher, Grace combined math and art to create an original and colorful winter neighborhood using an array of materials including metallic markers, tempera paint sticks, and watercolor paints."

A one point perspective "dream room" created by Skylar, age 11, a fifth-grade student in the Wabeno Area School District in Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Skylar's teacher, Breanne Kanak: " Skylar took her time, asked for help and extra challenges, and personalized her room to reflect her love for Taylor Swift and a 'minimalist look.' She was incredibly proud of the hanging records she drew on her wall as a decoration."

Artwork created by Blutlaw, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A hot balloon drawn with Sharpies, markers and watercolor pencils by Mary, a fifth-grade student at Edna Ferber Elementary School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Ben, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Amaya, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Eli, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Poppy, age 13, an eighth-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by R. Lichtenstein's 1962 painting "Blam," Poppy pondered the view that Amelia Earhart would have wittnessed flying over the countryside.

A "Mercury Flyby" artwork created by Sam L., a fourth-grade student at Donges Bay Elementary School in Mequon, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students began the project with a "marbling" technique, floating drops of paint on water then picking up the pignments with paper, to represent radiation and energy of the sun.

Artwork created by Sammy O., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Alaya, age 14, an eighth-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students researched R. Liechtenstein's 1962 painting, "Blam," then identified a detail or connection that would be developed into a composition of their own.

Artwork created by Ellanore, age 12, an eighth-grade student at New Berlin West Middle/High School in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created a landscape with acrylic paint including windows to show both a seascape and a cityscape.

Artwork created Nicholas S., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Shaniya, age 10, a fouth-grade student at the Grantosa Drive School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Shaniya's teacher, Elizabeth Stahle: "(Shaniya) created a landscape using watercolor paint and marker that expresses Hundertwasser's philosophy that nature and humans should be in harmony with one another."

Artwork created by Anderson S., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Mia, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth graders learned about atmospheric perspective when creating a landscape painting that showed the concept of foreground, middle ground and background.

Artwork created by Maya, age 12, a seventh-grade student at New Berlin West Middle/High School in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created a landscape with acrylic paint including windows to show both a seascape and a cityscape.

Artwork created fall 2023 by Michaela, age 14, an eighth-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students researched R. Liechtenstein's 1962 painting "Blam" then identified a detail or connection that would be developed into a composition of their own.

Artwork created by Chace, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Divine Mercy School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by the Macy's Day Parade.

Artwork created by Lincoln, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-graders learned about atmospheric perspective when creating a landscape painting that showed the concept of foreground, middle ground and background.

"Jungle Tree" using markers and colored pencils created by Manolo, a third-grade student at the Richard Kluge Creative Arts Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created using canvas, acrylic paint and glitter by Ramsey, age 13, a homeschooled student in southeast Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Evelyn A., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Leo, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"Color Wheel Trees" created by Will G., a fifth-grade student at Clovis Grove Elementary in Menasha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Will's teacher, Vicky Siegel: "I chose to send Will's painting because he deserves to be recognized! He is a respectful and creative artist and an 'out of the box' thinker who always puts a lot of thought into his art!"

Artwork created by Henry, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-graders learned about atmospheric perspective when creating a landscape painting that showed the concept of foreground, middle ground and background.

Artwork created by Ayden, age 7, a first-grade student at Marcy Elementary School in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Ayden's teacher, Katie Cormican: "Ayden created a zoomed in perspective on his snowman with careful work on the hat and scarf details using oil pastel."

Artwork created by Beckem, age 6, a first-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. First-grade students listened to a reading of "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed and then drew space-related items that were then cut out and glued to a chalk print background.

Artwork created by Cameron H., a sixth-grade student at the Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned how to draw cityscapes using one and two-point perspectives.

Artwork created by Marnie, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-graders learned about atmospheric perspective when creating a landscape painting that showed the concept of foreground, middle ground and background.

Artwork created by Amaya, age 6, a first-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Amaya's teacher, Courtney Mook: "First-grade students listened to a reading of 'Mae Among the Stars' by Roda Ahmed and then drew space-related items that were then cut out and glued to a chalk print background."

"Big Ben" created by Lillian, an eighth-grade student at the Waukesha STEM Academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned about charcoal drawning techniques as well as gothic architecture as part of this project.

Artwork created by Anna, age 6, a first-grade student at Marcy Elementary School in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Anna's teacher, Katie Cormican: "Anna was careful to create such a happy expression on her snowman and in painting the white snow."

Artwork created by Chance, age 13, a seventh-grade student at Milwaukee Parkside School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Henry, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Soren, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"Folklore Forest" created by Abby J., age 9, a student at Saint Mary Parish School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Liam, a fifth-grade student at the Paris Consolidated School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created stained glass-inspired poppy projects using glue, chalk pastel and construction paper for Veteran's Day.

"Home" using graphite on paper created by Johnny, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A collage landscape created by Paris, a first-grade student at the Richard Kluge Creative Arts Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"A Restful Evening" created by Sophia, age 13, an eighth-grade student at Lake Denoon Middle School, in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Stephanie, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used tempera to paint various locations and assemble each image to appear as a polaroid photo.

"Blue Lagoon" created by Penny, age 14, an eighth-grade student at Muskego Lakes Middle School in Muskego, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"Gargoyle" created by Sophia, an eighth-grade student at the Waukesha STEM Academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned about charcoal drawning techniques as well as gothic architecture as part of this project.

"Waukesha Stem Academy" created by Lou, a sixth-grade student at the Waukesha STEM Academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Lou's teacher, Megan David: "We took advantage of those really warm October days and took a walk around our school practicing drawing what we see. Students used viewfinders to eliminate distractions and create a balanced composition."

"Shore and Mountain" created by Dylan, age 9, a student at Saint Mary Parish School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Jaylinn, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Ana, age 6, a first-grade student at Carrollton Elementary School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.