What is an "early finisher" art project?
Each student has their own work pace in art, and that presents some students with an opportunity to experience free-art time. For those students who work quickly through assignments and have extra time at the end of the week, "Early Finisher" Art Projects offer an opportunity to earn some additional points, while providing an extra opportunity to create even more hands-on artworks! Check out the projects provided below and submit to Artsonia once completed for additional points!
(NOTE: Artwork submissions for this type of project should be high quality, take at least 30 minutes to create, and be fully finished in order to be counted positively toward a students over all score.They can be turned in at any time throughout the trimester for bonus points.)
BRICK WALL ILLUSTRATION
Check out this illustration project creating a "Brick Wall Design!" Materials needed include paper, pencil, ruler, and possibly a source image depending on your design choices. Remember to publish on Artsonia under "Early Finishers Art Projects" once you are finished to earn those bonus points!
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Student Examples
Graffiti Word Designs
Check out this drawing project creating a "Graffiti Word Design" featuring positive words! This can also be used to make a custom name design too. Materials needed include paper, pencil/eraser, a black marker, and assorted colored pencils. Remember to publish on Artsonia under "Early Finishers Art Projects" once you are finished to earn those bonus points!
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student examples
zentangles
Check out this drawing project featuring the relaxing art of zentangle drawings with a splash of color! You can use any design you would like to create this artwork as long as it is school appropriate. Materials needed include paper, pencil/eraser, a black marker, and assorted colored pencils, and possibly a source image if you need to trace your subject. Remember to publish on Artsonia under "Early Finishers Art Projects" once you are finished to earn those bonus points!
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Patterned Summer Drawing
Check out this summer themed drawing project featuring the use of line and pattern to create an artwork! Although I demonstrate how to draw a cactus, this technique can be used for any season... what would it have looked like if I did fall? winter? spring? The possibilities are endless! Materials needed include paper, pencil/eraser, a black sharpie marker, and assorted colored pencils and markers. Remember to publish on Artsonia under "Early Finishers Art Projects" once you are finished to earn those bonus points!
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Big Mouth Characters
Check out this fun and silly drawing project called "Big Mount Characters" which features a folding technique to make your artwork interactive! Although I did an animal design, you could use any character (i.e. people, aliens, monsters, favorite cartoon characters, emojis, etc). Materials needed include paper, pencil/eraser, a black marker, and assorted colored supplies. You may also need a pair of scissors depending on the size of you paper. Remember to publish on Artsonia under "Early Finishers Art Projects" once you are finished to earn those bonus points!
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