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Art Masterpiece Indian War Canoe. By Emily Carr 2 nd Grade. Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945. Born in Canada; had 4 sisters Started taking drawing lessons when she was 8 yrs old! (Your age) She loved nature and began painting nature as an adult.
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Art MasterpieceIndian War Canoe By Emily Carr 2nd Grade
Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945 • Born in Canada; had 4 sisters • Started taking drawing lessons when she was 8 yrs old! (Your age) • She loved nature and began painting nature as an adult. • She fell in love with Totem poles in the First Nations Villages in Alaska while living there with her sister. • She also was a writer published 9 books!
West Coast Totem Poles • Animals are very important in Totem pole art – such as the bear, eagle, wolf, salmon, whale or raven.
More Native American West Coast Totem Poles • What do you think the different animals represent?
More Art by Emily Carr Kitwancool, 1928 Big Raven, 1931
Your Art Project – Make a Totem Pole • Decorate the paper that will be wrapped around your totem pole with animals. Keep your design simple and bold. • If you would like to add additional paper for wings, you may, but you don’t need to. • After you have finished your artwork, wrap your paper around the paper towel roll to create your totem pole. • Add any finishing touches or wings. • Be sure to sign your artwork!