In LA class, we learned about trees! For this we made tree books with a local artist, Peg Gignoux, her website: https://gignouxart.com/ To make the books, we first used a silk screen with some poems we wrote on them. We used a squeegee to squeegee the screen with paint. We printed this onto a piece mat board, cut out like a tree. Next, we collected all kinds of leaves and flowers and used a gelli pad and Akua ink to make prints of our items. We also painted bug sheets of paper blue with watercolors. Then we made a college with our prints and used it for the inside of our book. We used other prints to make a landscape with trees for the “pages” of the book. We also decorated envelopes to put our writing in. We wrote a poem, a bucket list, and a piece to thank the people who have helped us in our life.
My writing⬇️
Branches, Reaching Toward the Sky
My Wish Tree
By: Alice Haney
My Bucket List
- become a large animal vet/ vet tech
- I would like to do this because I really enjoy being around horses and I would want to help them.
- I would also like to do this because I really like doing medical things like giving shots to horses.
- I would like to do this because I really like to ride and it would be a good final goal to do with my pony.
- I would also like to do this because I really like doing things with friends and here, I could have all of my friends with me.
- I would like to do this because I really like making things for people.
- I would also like to do this because I really like decorating and creating cakes.
- I would like to do this because I really like them and it would be cool to have my own business.
- I would also like to do this because I think it would be a good way to put my art out to the world.
- I would like to do this because it would boost my knowledge and hopefully make me successful.
- I would also like to do this because it would be really fun to learn about different things.
- I would like to do this because I want to learn how to help animals.
- I would also like to do this because it would be fun to always be around them.
- I would like to do this because the snow is really good and it would be fun to do with friends.
- I would also like to do this because I have never been to Japan and it would be fun to visit.
- Go to Bondi / Bondi beach
- I would like to do this because the have a lot of cool animals that we don’t have here.
- I would also like to do this because bondi seems really pretty and the beach is beautiful.
- I would like to do this because I learned all about it in school and have never went.
- I would also like to do this because I like seafood and they have a lot.
- I would like to do this because there are a lot of things to do there and things to see.
- I would also like to do this because they have a lot of good cheese which I like to eat .
My Hopes for the World
A few things that I hope will change in the world are racism, climate change, animal cruelty, global fighting, and women’s rights. I would like for these things to change in the world because they are all really serious and many policies around these issues are unfair. This planet is for everyone and everyone matters. Everyone is a part of this earth and no one should be treated differently. It is not fair that the dominant culture just takes over and hurts the non dominant culture. Animals are the same way. They shouldn’t be treated poorly just because they are different. They should be treated well also because they are living creatures just like us. We also need to treat the planet better. If the earth wasn’t here, we wouldn’t be here either. We need to keep it clean and help it, otherwise we would suffer. All of these things need to change and I hope they will.
SALUTE TO MY ROOTS!
By: Alice Haney
Mom
My mom has helped me an astronomical amount in my life. I could not thank her enough. She has taken care of me when I’m sick, she has helped me when I have fallen down, and most importantly, she has always been there. One time, about a year and a half ago, I got salmonella and had to go to the hospital. My mom stayed with me all day and slept on a little chair in my room all night. She also has made a lot of other things possible for me. She takes me to the barn to ride every weekend and she gave me the opportunity to find Wesley, my pony. He has also helped me a lot because when I’m upset, if I go to him, he understands in a way. If I’m not upset he knows and he might just walk away so that he can stay and eat outside but if I am, he knows and he will let me go up to him and hug him for a little while. I will forever be grateful for what my mom has done for me and making sure I have Wesley in my life has been a big part of that.
Dad
My dad has also helped me a lot in my life. He has taught me life skills and he has helped me with other things too. One of my favorite things to do with him is help him build things outside. He gives me good constructive criticism and helps me be a better person. He always tells me that all he wants me to do is try my best and be a good person. He is not a very good cook, but he does make REALLY good lasagna. I normally don’t like lasagna but I will eat his. He also shows me how to care about people. Each day, he operates and saves many people and I will forever be grateful for how he shows me that a hero can be anyone. They don’t have to be the strongest or tallest. All they have to do is be a good person. Thank you for helping me be a better person.
Grandma
My grandma has made me better in so many ways. She has taught me to not worry all the time (because she does) and she has made me feel special. Even if I did the worst drawing ever, she always still put it on the fridge. She has taught me how to be grateful for what I have and she has taught me how to fix my mistakes. She showed me the world of art by always wanting me to make more. I am now obsessed with it and love to draw. It is a way to escape when I’m upset. Thank you for all you have done for me.
Grandpa
My grandpa has inspired me a ton. He has always been mindfully strong and thoughtful. He has always helped other people. He was a surgeon and helped someone every day. He has helped them all live better lives. He also one did surgery on a gorilla! I remember going in his office and seeing the picture of the huge, black, fuzzy gorilla, on the operating table, with my grandpa on the side getting ready to start the operation. I remember being so impressed and interested. He has also taught me to fish. He lives in Wyoming and ALWAYS fishes. I remember biking along the Snake River and one time when my family went to visit, we actually went on a day long fishing trip on the Snake River! It was so hot but I had so much fun! He has shown me the world of fishing and I will now always enjoy going out to fish. Thank you.
Mama
My grandma (I call her Mama) has helped me find things I like to do. She always cooks and makes the BEST chicken parm. She has also taught me how to make a lot of other things like pancakes. She has has always encouraged me to keep going no matter what. She has really bad arthritis in her hands but even if they hurt, she still keeps going. She also works at a school and helps kids every day. She has really taught me to be tenacious and keep trying no matter what gets in the way. Thank you for always being there.
Papa
My grandpa (I call him Papa) has taught me to work hard. He always works hard at his job and it pays off. Once, he worked so hard, his boss gave him a new car! He shows me how to appreciate things and be grateful. One of my favorite things to eat is his breakfast sandwiches. They are always SO good. He also makes really good burgers. I hope to be as good of a cook as he is. Thank you for teaching me how to work hard and how to always be appreciative of what I have.
This is how my book turned out! ⬇️
