Each artist chose a photograph of an animal for subject matter, and made a triptych of three drawings.
Each was made in three approaches:
At one end: realism — a natural representation of people, places, and/or things in a work of art — much as we see the world normally or in photographs.
At the opposite end: abstraction, or nonobjective — often exaggerating or simplifying forms. The central figure: somewhere inbetween realism and abstraction. Each triptych was drawn with colored pencils on paper 6 x 18 inches.
We hope you enjoy this online exhibition of our work!
Click on a name, a title, or the image beside it to see the entire triptych drawing.
Thanks to Jessica and her parent for photographing all the artworks pictured here!
Jessica, Hoot-Owl, from Realistic to Abstract
Nathan, Owl on a Branch, from Realistic to Abstract 
Sara, Shaggy Dog, from Realistic to Abstract 
Grace, Brown Dog, from Realistic to Abstract 
Sarah, Dog, from Realistic to Abstract 
Megan, Dog at a Tree, from Abstract to Realistic 
Megan, White Cat, from Realistic to Abstract 
Rachel, Yellow Frog, from Realistic to Abstract 
Kevin, Parrot, from Realistic to Abstract 
Margaret, A Dog Lying on Grass , from Realistic to Abstract 
Bradley, Staring Kitty, from Realistic to Abstract 
John, Parrot, from Realistic to Abstract 
Sophie, Dog, from Realistic to Abstract 
Jessica, Head of a Dog , from Realistic to Abstract 
To send your comments to the artists or their teacher, please email Mr. Delahunt: delahunt(at)artlex.com
See more animal triptychs by children in A, C, D, E, and S groups.
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