So, what are these...?

I am just loving this age when kids are discovering their talents and themselves! This is the continuation of MEsSy HaNds Make Beautiful Creatures.

Here are a few hand-built sculptures "in the round" that were just freshly painted from my daughter's 2nd grade class. I am lucky to be able to "introduce" messy art projects to her class. Are they not just so adorable? Okay, maybe they would be more adorable to you if one of your children made it just for you. Many of them had never sculpted or painted before. They were so proud... me too!

Turtle Family, Mr. Frog & Mrs. Duck

Watch out... Snake!

Mr. Bear and his family

More snakes, Mr. Cat...

The Bunny Family

Green and black snake & puppy

MEsSy HaNds Make Beautiful Creatures

Free-standing sculpture, sculpture that is surrounded on all sides, except the base, by space. It is also known as sculpture "in the round", and is meant to be viewed from any angle.

Little Creatures:

My daughter's class was studying animals a few weeks ago, and her teacher was gracious enough to let me bring in some clay. Most of the second graders decided to make their favorite animal, and their offspring as well. If that was too difficult, then instead, they rolled out snakes-there were 4 snakes. The tables, chairs, hands, shirts, sinks, and anything that got in the way, were covered in mud/clay. As always, it was a lot of fun!

Next we need to paint them!