Teacher: David Harbeson

School: Lochbuie Elementary School

District: Weld County School District RE3J

Website: re3j.com

Address: 201 Bonanza Blvd, Lochbuie CO 80603

Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th, (+ 7th & 8th)

Region: Northeast

Project Title: Tools for Realistic Drawing

Category: Music, Journalism and the Arts

Funding Amount Requested: $1293

Project Description:
David Harbeson is requesting funds to provide students in grades 4th-8th at Lochbuie Elementary with specific tools to improve their realistic drawing skills. He aims to supply proportional dividers, light boxes, and alcohol markers. These tools will help students measure accurately, trace effectively, and blend colors more realistically, enhancing their overall drawing abilities. Through this project, students will experience improved confidence and a mindset shift, learning that with persistence, they can improve in areas they previously thought impossible.

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Impact:
Providing these tools will enable students to improve their drawing accuracy and confidence. The use of proportional dividers will help them measure reference images with precision, while light boxes will assist them in quickly making minor changes to their drawings. The introduction of alcohol markers will allow for smoother color blending, elevating their artwork to new levels of realism. By experiencing success in realistic drawing, students will also gain transferable skills that can boost their confidence in other areas of life.

Use of Funds:
The funds will be used to purchase 25 proportional dividers at $10 each ($250 total), 6 sets of alcohol markers at $58.78 each ($353 total), and 25 rechargeable light boxes at $24 each ($600 total). The total project cost is $1293, including an estimated $90 for tax.