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Handful Scribble

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Materials

  • handful of crayons all the same length
  • rubber band
  • paper
  • masking tape
  • music, optional

Art Process

  1. Tape a piece of paper to the table to prevent slipping.
  2. Bundle a handful of crayons (three or more) with a rubber band. Tap the bundle on the paper to make sure all the crayon points are even.
  3. Scribble and color on the paper watching the rainbow effect of many crayons making the same marks.
  4. Add music to the scribbling and make marks or strokes that show how the music feels. Remove tape and turn the paper adding more musical scribbles.

Variations

  • Use the scribbled paper for a crayon resist by painting over the design with a wash of blue, black or purple paint.
  • Use the artwork for wrapping paper.
  • Use the scribbled paper as a background for a framed picture or as the background for a finger painting.

Hint: Artists become very energetic when music is added. Using large paper on the floor or wall can accomodate "dancing arms."