I
was inspired by a painted butterfly, and
simplified the look for kids with Sharpie markers and an origami box.
BOX: Start with an 11" square of white cover stock paper to make a box. Click on diagram below.
BUTTERFLY:
1. Fold a 6" x 4.5" piece of white paper in half, lengthwise. Use any kind of coated paper as the permanent markers glide on so easily. Draw a butterfly profile and cut it out.
2. Open the butterfly and added the details in pencil, trying to
maintain symmetry. Trace the details in black and filled
them in with permanent markers.
3. To mount the butterfly, cut a
strip of foam core small enough to fit behind the body and I taped it to
the box. I then secured the butterfly with two small push pins – just
like real entomologists do!
CA Visual Art Standard: Creative Expression, Grade Two
2.5 Use bilateral or radial symmetry to create visual balance.