We looked at the work of the French painter and sculptor Jean Dubuffet (31 July 1901-12May 1985). We discussed the elements of pattern, color and line in his work. The students drew their designs in cardboard paper. I helped them to cut the paper using an X-acto knife. Tower of lace (Tour dentelliere) 1973 Creating patterns in the style of Jean Dubuffet. Using oil pastels, water colors, and sharpies to complete the design The students gave titles to the final product The mother duck. Pirates of the Caribbean. The flying eagle. Fight like a Pirate. The tasks of an elephant. Baseball bats. Landscape with mountains.