Radial Designs...

The 6th graders finished a doodle drawing (more on that later) and as part of the project had to explain their use of the principles of art.  Many of them claimed their image had radial balance because they had a circle somewhere in the image.  So obviously I needed to reinforce the differences.  We created these radial designs in two of my classes. 

They did a great job and definitely understood the what radial balance is...

Here are a few close ups:

can't go wrong with glitter...

Post Update: You have to check out the radial designs over at Art Rocks!  I wrote this post and then saw her's.  Great minds must work alike :)