All grade levels have been busy this week creating sketchbooks! My sketchbook cover lesson is based on bookplate design. Bookplates are typically creative labels with the book owner's name. The labels are glued to inside cover of the book to show ownership. Bookplates have a place in art history dating back to Egypt in the 1300's! SAE students personalized their sketchbook labels by creating illustrations depicting a favorite hobby, sport, or activity. Students also drew self-portraits and pictures of things important in their own lives.
Students can continue to add to their designs as the sketchbooks stay in the art room all year for notes, drawings, and assessments.