This is called a Zentangle. She drew the picture of her dad in the middle, then drew all kinds of crazy patterns around the outside. She based the drawing on a photograph of her dad and it looks JUST like the photo!
The other piece is a batik. She used wax to protect parts of the picture of a peacock feather, then dyed the fabric. When it dried, she took off the wax, put on more, dyed it a different color, and so on. It is Heather's favorite project this year.
I am so proud of how hard she works on her projects. Her dad and I tell her to put less detail in because she is always pushing the deadlines to finish, but I also love the part of her that refuses to settle for less than her abilities simply to make life easier on herself.
Heather is also taking an art workshop later this month at a local art college where she will learn how to use computer programs to do her artwork. She knows she wants to do something with art after college but doesn't know what field to go into. This workshop will help her explore her options. Who knows? Maybe one day she will display her art at her own art show!
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