Hatikvah - Text-based Art

Use the words of Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah as inspiration for your art

SUPPLIES

• Sketch paper/copy paper to sketch ideas and practice writing the Hatikvah in Hebrew
• Thick, smooth paper - paper without texture or “tooth” so your letters come out nice and smooth. Often called “Bristol Vellum Smooth” paper.
• Images of Israel that inspire you and that you feel comfortable to draw freehand ie: the Israeli flag, a map of Israel, your favorite sites in Israel (the Montefiore Windmill, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tayelet in Tel Aviv or the Jaffa port.), or any freehand drawing from your imagination that symbolizes hope, being hopeful and free.
• Pencils, erasers, sharpener
• Ultra fine point pen suitable for tracing over pencilled letters (one that won’t bleed)

Steps to creating your Hatikvah text based art:

1. Gather images of Israel that appeal to you and that you feel comfortable to draw freehand or print the image and then trace it onto a blank piece of paper.
2. Trace or sketch your drawings on paper. Make as many sketches as you want until you have one that you want to make for your first Hatikvah Art. The goal here is to create beautiful art that is meaningful from your heart. Remember: this is the song of 2000 years of Hope and your artwork should reflect that. It can be as basic as an Israeli flag, a butterfly or as detailed as you would like.
3. Now it is time to practice writing Hatikvah in Hebrew and English, or your native language. You can write the words of the song line by line or paragraph by paragraph. It is up to you. The words should be filled in where ever you want them to be, and they should be systematically placed so that they stand out. Viewers will be able to see the words of Hatikvah and will inevitably begin to sing!
4. The parts of your picture that do not have the text can be filled in with colored ink of any kind. Since you are using a smooth texture, you can use any dry medium: colored pens, markers (although some may bleed, so try testing them on your practice sheet first!)
5. Sign and date your beautiful creation and hang it up in your home for all to see and sing together from time to time!

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