My wonderful 5th grade student's just finished a great lesson that my art friend shared with me. The lesson is based on the artwork of Wayne Thiebaud . Three Machines 1963 The student's had many free choices to create a gum ball still life. We reviewed the Elements and Principles of art, how to draw forms, and how to create balance. Here were the materials we used in addition to rulers, tracers and a compass. After pencil drawing and sharpie tracing, I put out a buffet of materials to use. I love texture plates! So do my students. Dot painting over the crayon was a final option. Google translator??? Yes it was used too. I got all thumbs up on this lesson. Thanks Mari for being a great friend and sharing your lesson. Updates!!! I finally was able to get these displayed with the second grader's cup cakes. I have two big display cases with glass shelves. ...