Fourth grade artists are exploring the question “Why do people make art?” this year. For our first project we are looking at a therapeutic or relaxing type of artwork: Zentangles!

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Some people make artwork as a way to feel calm, and zentangles were invented to do just this!

After practicing zentangles, each artist drew a simple picture, divided it into 10 or more sections, and drew a zentangle pattern in each section.

Each artist also tried to make sure their designs showed line variation.

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When they were done drawing, they painted their backgrounds with analogous colors of watercolor paint.

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