Reflective Name Circles - 7th Grade

The art students studied reflections, color schemes and lettering to create these interesting artworks. I find that this project is really easy to teach and the results are really well. I try to use a thinner drawing paper that  so I don't have my entire class hovering over the window.

Here are the steps to creating the project.

Step 1: Draw your name on the triangle, make sure to use "bubble letters" or letters that have weight.

Then trace your letters using sharpie, make sure to trace the backwards letters on the back on the triangle too.





Step 2: Using a square paper (in our class we used 12"x12") Divide your paper into 8 equal triangular sections that meet at the center.

Step 3: Start tracing your letters through the paper. Slide your triangle name drawing under one triangle of your paper, in this triangle you should trace your name face up. Now flip your triangle over, slide it back under your paper and trace your name backwards but make sure to line up your letters. You may have to fudge some areas where the lines don't meet due to human error. Continue this around the circle till your whole paper is filled.

Step 4: Now using paint or colored pencil choose a color scheme and don't forget to write this on the back of the paper. In class we discussed the following types of color schemes, analogous complementary, monochromatic, warm/cool, triadic.

ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES: Color, Shape, Line, Balance. 

CROSS CURRICULAR: Math

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: 

     - Create a repeating pattern, that correctly reflects the letters across the hypoteneus.

     - Use a minimum of 3 letters

     - Correctly Link the letters so that your name is not obvious

     - Choose a color scheme of 3 or more hues

     - Carefully paint each area and blend/mix colors appropriately

     - Write the correct color scheme on the back of your art

     - CRAFTSMANSHIP (make it neatly)

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