Arctic Animals

The 1st graders studied the Arctic in their Language Arts/Social Studies class.  In Art class, they chose an animal from the Arctic to depict in a print.  They made impressions on styrofoam printing plates using regular pencils. Then, they inked the plates using a brayer and printing ink.  These lovely prints are the result!
Tips:  Set up printing stations and watch a small group print at a time.  The other kids can work on a drawing while some are printing.  Use ink retarder to slow drying time.  
A simple, hand-drawn image of a bird with outstretched wings is centered on a blue background, framed by a white border, evoking the grace of Arctic Wildlife.
A blue-toned print shows two stylized birds in flight—evoking Arctic wildlife—within a roughly rectangular, textured white frame, bordered by abstract patterns.
A simple drawing of a cat sitting on the ground, surrounded by lines and a flower, on a blue background with a white border—perfect for fans of Arctic Animals and whimsical art styles.

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