Our 2/3 class studied some examples of folk art cats, noting the typical elements of bright color and naive style in the work. 
'Kitty.'-Engraving, 19th-century, by George White, Vermont
After we practiced drawing simple cats, students had fun creating their own cats with crayon, then mounting the work on black paper to create a border. The border was decorated with colorful symbols and shapes using chalk pastels. I love the results. Click on any image to get to the picture gallery and see lots more cats.
