This is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school year. Enjoy!
“This image was chosen because it is my first time drawing a tree and I liked the way the tree looked at Belle Isle.” – Jacy
By: Jacy, 6th Grade
Teacher: Charlene Jones, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, Detroit
Subject: Detroit
Theme: General Place-Based Education
Type: Graphic illustration
I can feel the scene and the wind – beautiful art, Jacy.
Jacy, the shading and value work in this piece is spectacular! Very impressive, especially for your first tree. I like how accurately you portrayed the feeling of being in nature – quiet, but calm.
That’s an impressive first tree, Jacy! It makes me think of wintertime on Belle Isle which feels empty and pretty at the same time.