Each fall, when eighth graders have an art elective class, one of their projects is to choose a character and create a cardboard cartoon cutout. Middle and high school art teacher Kelly Eldridge noted that she enjoys observing which cartoon characters students choose and how they range from traditional to contemporary. The students completed the project as September ended. All of the characters will soon be on display in the elementary building media center for their peers and younger students to enjoy.
Artist Comments
“It was an interesting learning experience painting a cartoon character I grew up watching and really realizing the colors used and the thought put into the original design.” (Sophie Lukomski)
“It was fun to go back into my childhood and reminisce.” (Bryson Green)
“It was fun to experience using different tools and supplies and especially being able to paint.” (Addilyn Talbott)
“I really like how we had to make sure it was neat and colorful.” (Hayden Dark)
“It was fun to be able to paint the cartoon character we watched when we were kids.” (Ally Rae Rogers)
“It was fun to do because as a kid I really loved the minions.” (Laylah Borrayo)
“I had lots of fun painting one of my favorite characters.” (Drew Rippe)
“It was fun picking out which character I liked the best and being able to paint it.” (Haylee Canales)