This week, Turquoise Class delved into the fascinating world of art by studying the renowned artist and illustrator Dave McKean. They explored his unique drawing style and practiced his techniques, all while enjoying the captivating story of ‘Varjak Paw’ in class. Turquoise examined McKean’s illustrations of Varjak and learned how to recreate them. With graphite pencils in hand, they sketched even more of his intricate illustrations, honing their skills and bringing McKean’s imaginative characters to life on paper. Next, they will dive deeper into his style using watercolors and his favorite medium—inks!