At the beginning of the semester I give each kid their own inspiration notebook. They are used as a storehouse for collections, experiments and ideas. The kids collect, draw, scribble, glue, mark and make art that can later be used to inspire more art work. It's a source of self excitement. Everyone should have one!
Along with working in notebooks as a class activity, they are great to work in while we are waiting for everyone to arrive or if someone finishes a project early. The kids always know they can work in their notebooks. Last year Mikey used his for a page by page illustrated story. Other kids have used them for thumbnails for murals.
Camilla is new to the class so I had Mary and Marisa describe the idea behind making the notebook and wow! did she get it! "This is why art inspires me..."
artwork by camilla age 7, inspiration notebook
I love how she is talking about texture and feeling, how the silver is expesle (special). I was amazed! She came up with doing it this way completely on her own. She is so clear with what she is doing and thinking.
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