For this week to celebrate Haloween, I would like you to draw a creative monster or spooky character that is fun and interesting for you. I really like the bright color combinations on these creative monster faces. Have fun and lets see what you come up with!

For this week to enhance the new project, I would like you to choose the image of a Saint stained glass window design to draw in your sketchbook. You don’t have to use color, but while you are drawing look for the way the colors are used in the design. Pay attention to skin tones and the way Halos are depicted for ideas to enrich your class Saint project.

For those of you that come to class in the afternoons the week of ITBS testing, I thought we would create some relaxing colorful Mandalas. Most of you have done these before. A Mandala is like a visual meditation, usually within a circular format. Pick a small plate to trace around and then draw your designs inside. They can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Then use colors of your choice to finish up your design.

Here is a short video on creating a Mandala:

Due to ITBS testing next week you will have a homework holiday in art for this week. Get some rest and have some fun after school.