1st Grade: "Swimmy" Fish Prints

Before we started our multimedia artworks, we read and discussed Leo Lionni's book, "Swimmy". Check out this an animated version of the story:

In this story, the little fish worked together to outsmart the big, hungry fish. It is always a good idea to help those around us.

Lionni's illustrations inspired us to create out own underwater scenes using crayons and watercolor paint for crayon resist.

There are fish throughout the book that repeat, repeat, repeat. We created repetition too, by making styro-prints of fish as a finishing touch.

When used together, different art materials can make beautiful creations!