1. Art Masterpiece Indian War Canoe By Emily Carr 2 nd Grade

2. Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945 Born in Canada; had 4 sisters Started taking drawing lessons when she was 8 yrs old! (Your age) She loved nature and began painting nature as an adult. She fell in love with Totem poles in the First Nations Villages in Alaska while living there with her sister. She also was a writer published 9 books!

3. Indian War Canoe

4. West Coast Totem Poles Animals are very important in Totem pole art – such as the bear, eagle, wolf, salmon, whale or raven.

5. More Native American West Coast Totem Poles What do you think the different animals represent?

6. More Art by Emily Carr Kitwancool, 1928 Big Raven, 1931

7. Your Art Project – Make a Totem Pole Decorate the paper that will be wrapped around your totem pole with animals. Keep your design simple and bold. If you would like to add additional paper for wings, you may, but you don’t need to. After you have finished your artwork, wrap your paper around the paper towel roll to create your totem pole. Add any finishing touches or wings. Be sure to sign your artwork!