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Ms. Pappas- Russo from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Illusions in Art

Help me give my students white gel pens and black construction paper to make incredible art!

  • $220 goal

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Ms. Pappas- Russo has another project! Donate to Creating Memorable Father's Day Masterpieces to help her classroom.

$275 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Pappas- Russo

Ms. Pappas- Russo has another project! Donate to Creating Memorable Father's Day Masterpieces to help her classroom.

$275 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Creating optical illusions with white gel pens on black construction paper offers a striking visual experience that combines the bold contrast of black and white with the complexity of geometric design. The white ink allows for precise, detailed line work, enabling the artist to craft intricate patterns and shapes that appear to shift and move as the viewer’s eye interacts with them. This technique plays on the principles of perception, using repetitive lines, shapes, and symmetry to challenge how the mind interprets space, depth, and form. The use of black construction paper as a background enhances the illusion by making the white lines appear to pop, creating a dynamic and engaging visual effect. This project not only showcases creativity and technical skill but also explores the fascinating intersection of art and psychology, inviting viewers to engage in a deeper interaction with the artwork.

Ms. Pappas- Russo PS 306 Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

760 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sakura Classic Gel Retractable Pen, Liquid Ink, White Ink, 6/Bundle (SAK57461-3) • Quill.com $35.14 2 $70.28
Sakura© Gelly Roll© Gel Ink Pens - Set of 12 White Medium Point • Nasco $12.08 5 $60.40
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Black, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.25 6 $13.50

Materials cost

$144.18

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.87

Total project goal

$219.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$219.16

1 Donor

-$110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$93.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

match offer

-$109.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.37

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$0.00

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