IDEAS USING PAINT
MS PAINT--This application is available to all Windows
users, and is found by going to the START menu and clicking on ACCESSORIES.
By way of disclaimer I should say that I am not artistic at all. But I
wanted to learn more about Paint so decided to look into it for the TCEA
2003 conference. Here are some things I found that were fun and easy:
Some great ideas are offered for you to try at this
website. The creator has generously allowed me to share the link with you.
When you see my examples, remember I am NOT artistic. I feel sure your
students can do much better with these ideas! Here is the web site:
http://cyber.lenoir.k12.nc.us/khs/croberts/roberts2.html
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The easiest activity was called "The Sweep." Using the
spray paint tool, create a pattern. Copy and past it enough times to form
a block. Use that image for a background in PowerPoint, with greeting cards,
etc. Here is my effort:
2. Next I tried the Tesselations instructions from
the same web site with these results:
3. Next I tried her instructions for Op Art. Remember
I am not an artist!
Another great web site for using Paint is this one,
and again the web master agreed to share with us. The link is: http://www.members.tripod.com/dianajhunter/
1. Here is my butterfly:
2. And here is a VERY simple design I made using the Quilt
Instructions:
