CANADIAN BACKYARD BIRDS – Positive and Negative Space

PART ONE

1. Use pencil to draw the bird so it fills the page.

1. Colour some marker ink onto a plastic lid.
2. Use the flat side of the marker.

1. Dip your paint brush into some water and then into the marker ink.
2. Paint the negative space with the watery ink.

1. Fill in all the negative space.
2. When it is dry use markers to finish colouring your bird.

PART TWO

1. Use a ruler to draw a 3 cm wide border around a new piece of paper.
2. Use crayons to colour it for a frame for your picture.
3. Think of where you might see this bird and make a design to suit that environment, e.g.,
   - woods
   - garden
   - park
   - backyard
   

1. Use a marker to write facts about your bird around the frame.
2. Carefully cut out the frame.

1. Glue the frame on top of your picture.
2. Add more details to show what you have learned about your bird.
3. View your picture with fresh eyes.
4. What does your picture teach others about your bird?
5. What do you like best about your picture?