How do the Elements of Art and Principles of Design assist in the creative process?

What's in a N-A-M-E?

First laying out their letters in an interesting composition...

Using several Elements of Art and the Design Principle of "Pattern", 4th graders are creating artwork using the letters of their names.

Then adding a variety of color...

They will then finish off with the final step of adding pattern to complete their Name Art Project. 

This Art "Socks!"

With the Elements of Art and Pattern, 3rd graders are creating their own unique styles of art...check out their sock designs!