Once Upon a Time Repoussé and Embossing!

                                           

                                           

                                             

                                           

Although I did post similar artwork last year, this year I used copper and silver tooling foiling and added in some copper sharpies as well. Students first examined roman metal carvings and as defined them as a type of LOW RELIEF SCULPTURE, a sculptural technique to give the impression that a material is raise above the background.  Next, they used tooling foil to carve in their  fairy tale character drawing paying careful attention to incorporate a variety of LINE in their art.  Third graders learned that embossing is when we carve on the front of a surface and repoussé is when we push up on the back, often times used together as in our projects. In addition to the ancient Roman carvings, students were inspired by contemporary artist Kiki Smith, who uses similar imagery in her work, most often using Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.  Lastly, students created UNITY/HARMONY in their work by designing a frame with similar imagery in their foil to tie their artwork together. 

                                     

                                      

Students completing peer critiques.

Student Artwork