Above is my exemplar inspired by Jeanette Carlstrom’s “House in the Hills”Standardized Testing week begins for my school next week and lasts for five days. I’m already feeling bad for the students who will spend at least 1/2 the school day bent over a test. I know when they come to Art they will be fidgety, agitated, and stir-crazy. As such, I want assignments that are engaging, have a high-success rate, and can be completed while students engage in chit-chat.
I came across the artwork of folk artist Jeannete Carlstrom earlier this school year. When I saw her artwork I thought: “OH! I have GOT to do something inspired by this with my students; they will love this!” Normally, I would reproduce an image Ms. Carlstrom’s work here, but as a current selling artist, I want to respect her work and copyrights. You should visit her link and check out her great work.
I was especially inspired by the Carlstrom’s artwork entitled, “Home in the Hills.” The work features quirky lines, whismy houses, and a killer composition. I made a pictorial, process-guide for my students to follow since I know their ability to listen to me will well be fried after four-plus hours of testing.
I will be sure to share the completed works with you.
artful artsy amy 
I know how it is when it comes to getting work out of the kids right after testing… It is very rare when I get good work out of them those two weeks. I hope your project does better. Can't wait to see the final results.
I can't wait to see what the kids came up with. Glad I could be an inspirations :))