Well, if you didn't know, I've been working as an English teacher for a Japanese middle school for the past two months. While doing this, I've basically tried to take advantage of any conceivable opportunity to using my drawing skills.
So, in this case, I was asked to make some cards that would make it easier to divide the kids into random groups. So, I made this cards which I dub 熊カルタ (Kuma Karuta or Bear Cards). There are six of them so that when passed out, they will create six groups based on the card that each child receives. As an extra, each card has a theme or vocabulary word associated with it.
They were painted with watercolor and were very fun to create.
Btw, these are my images...please don't use them without my permission...just have to get that out there.
Bright Bear
Bad Bear- A Yankee, or the Japanese version of a punk student. This was my vice principal's favorite.
Bed Bear or Sleepy Bear- This was the favorite of the teacher who asked me to create these.
Big Bear
Boring Bear
Brave Bear
6 comments:
These are awesome Ajani! I'm glad to know you are doing some drawing in your new surroundings. Good luck over there man!
Thanks Alec! I've had some tough times here in Japan. But being able to work on things like these makes it worth it and gives me reinvigorated my confidence in being an illustrator. I can remember how much I love drawing...
I'm not sure what happened to me in New York, but I'm ready to come back with a fist full of pencils and a head full of inspiration.
actually when I read your title, I thought you wrote 能力（efficient) but then I understood it was 熊...
anyway I liked your bear cards, kinda cute I'd say :)
Xavier
Hi ! My name is Aurélie, and I'm a friend of your french friend Xavier.
He told me about your work and your cards who are really cute ! Anyway, I'm a teacher for young children (3 to 6 years olds)and I would like to know if I could use your bear cards with my pupils.
Really great work !
Aurélie
Xavier> Thanks again!
Aurélie> Of course, if you can contact me through my e-mail address I can provide you with high quality scans or files.
alright, my favorite has to be bright bear
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