Formline art

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen the beautiful art created by some native American tribes? They use something called formline art which is a style of drawing made up of thick and thin lines that surround and create shapes.

Think of it like drawing a circle with a thick marker and then adding smaller circles and lines inside it with a thinner marker. This creates a cool effect where the shapes and lines all connect and flow together.

Formline art often uses specific shapes like ovals, circles, and S shapes to create patterns that repeat throughout the artwork. These patterns can also include animals and other creatures that have special meanings to the tribe.

Overall, formline art is a really cool and unique way to create art that is full of tradition and meaning.