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Drip, Drop, Done! Fourth Grade Channels Jen Stark

The image shows a person's hands using colorful markers to draw on a piece of paper, with various art supplies such as markers and colored pencils visible in the background.
Plainfield

Fourth-grade students in Ms. Amber Phalen’s art class are bringing vibrant energy to the halls as they put the finishing touches on their drip art projects.

A crowded, brightly lit urban scene with large digital billboards and advertisements lining the streets, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
The image shows a young person wearing a patterned black and white shirt, sitting at a table and engaged in conversation with another person.
The image shows a young boy wearing a beige hooded jacket, sitting at a table and engaged in conversation with another person, in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.

To spark inspiration, Ms. Phalen began the lesson with a video of Jen Stark’s mesmerizing art exhibit, which was famously featured across the screens of Times Square this past December.

The image shows several students sitting at desks, engaged in what appears to be a classroom setting. The background features educational displays and posters, suggesting this is a school environment.
A young person wearing a yellow and blue sweater is sitting at a desk, intently focused on writing or drawing something on a piece of paper in front of them, with other students visible in the background.
Hands holding a marker are creating colorful abstract shapes and patterns on a blue background.
A young boy in a black shirt is intently focused on a colorful, abstract drawing he is working on at a wooden table in what appears to be a classroom or studio setting.

Known for her colorful, layered drip style, Stark provided the perfect blueprint for the students' own creations.

A young boy with short dark hair is intently focused on drawing or writing with colored pencils on a table in a classroom setting.
Hands holding a bundle of colorful markers and drawing abstract wavy patterns on a sheet of paper on a wooden surface.
A young person wearing glasses is intently focused on drawing or coloring at a desk with various art supplies and materials around them.

After the video, the class engaged in a "round robin" discussion to share their observations and insights before diving into their work.

A person with reddish-brown hair is intently focused on coloring a picture on a table, surrounded by various art supplies and a red storage container.
A vibrant, abstract painting featuring bold, colorful shapes and patterns against a white background.
A young person wearing a black hoodie is sitting at a desk, focused on writing or working on something in front of them, with a classroom-like setting visible in the background.

The classroom was a hub of focused activity as students moved through various stages of the artistic process.

A young girl in a striped shirt is intently focused on writing something in a notebook on a desk in a classroom setting.
Hands holding a blue marker are creating abstract wavy patterns on a black and white background.
A young boy wearing a patterned jacket is intently focused on drawing or coloring at a table with various art supplies surrounding him.
A young person in a beige coat is intently focused on creating a colorful drawing on a table filled with art supplies.

Students used black markers to trace and define their fluid lines. They applied vibrant ink within specific warm or cool color palettes, enjoying the freedom to choose their own shades and sequences.

A person's hands are using a marker to draw colorful shapes on a red surface, with a yellow pencil visible in the background.
A young student wearing glasses is intently focused on a task at their desk in a classroom setting.
The image depicts a colorful abstract painting with vibrant, swirling patterns and shapes in various hues of blue, green, yellow, and pink. The painting appears to be the focus of the image, with a person's hands visible in the foreground, suggesting they are the creator or observer of the artwork.

Some students even demonstrated impressive organization by lining up their markers in a specific order before they began the refining process.

A person's hands are seen coloring a vibrant, abstract pattern on a piece of paper, with a green background visible in the image.
A young person wearing a black and white patterned shirt is sitting at a table, intently focused on drawing or writing something on a piece of paper in front of them.
Hands are coloring a page with abstract, wavy patterns in various shades of blue and black against a white background.

As students finished, they used their iPads to photograph their work and upload it to the Seesaw class gallery.

A young woman in a brown jacket is intently focused on her smartphone, surrounded by a busy classroom setting with other students and desks.
The image shows a tablet displaying a colorful abstract design with various shapes and patterns in the foreground, while the background appears to be a blurred, vibrant blue and orange surface.
A young student with long dark hair is intently focused on creating a colorful drawing on a table in a classroom setting.

Many early finishers also stepped up to support their peers, helping to erase pencil guides so their classmates could focus entirely on the final coloring.

The image shows two young students, a girl and a boy, sitting at a table and working together on a project or assignment. The girl is wearing a gray sweatshirt with a logo, and the boy is wearing a black and white patterned shirt. The background appears to be a classroom or study area with shelves and cabinets visible.
A colorful abstract painting with vibrant brushstrokes of red, green, blue, and yellow fills the frame, creating a dynamic and playful composition.
A young boy is sitting at a desk, intently focused on a laptop computer in front of him, surrounded by various school supplies and materials.
A colorful, abstract mural with vibrant, swirling patterns and shapes in various hues covers the wall, with a person's hands visible in the foreground.

Once every piece is complete, Ms. Phalen plans to transform a school hallway into a collaborative gallery, displaying the finished drip art for the entire student body to admire.

A young person wearing glasses and a graphic t-shirt is sitting at a table, intently focused on drawing or writing something on a piece of paper in front of them. The background includes a sign that says "Easy mais".
A young boy in a black hoodie is intently focused on a book or document in front of him, while the classroom behind him appears to be filled with colorful decorations and a chalkboard.
A person's hand is holding a red marker and creating colorful, abstract patterns on a white canvas with vibrant blue, pink, and black shapes in the background.
A young boy holds up a colorful, abstract painting in a classroom setting with other students visible in the background.

 

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