Twisty Town

Picture Palace

Mr. Twisty
Hi there, artist! Welcome to the Picture Palace! What do you want to do today? Tap one to get started!
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Free Create

No rules, no goals — just make awesome art! Pick a world, add characters and stuff, and create whatever you imagine.

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Illustrate My Story

Write or paste YOUR story, then draw a picture to go with it! Add text right on your picture.

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Illustration Challenge

Spin the wheels to get a random story idea, then try to illustrate it! Can you draw what the wheels say?

Picture Palace
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Pick a world to start!

📖 My Story

Mr. Twisty
Let's pick a world for your picture! Tap any background you like.

Write Your Story!

👤 Who?

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🌍 Where?

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⚡ What Happens?

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🎯 Your Challenge:

Pick a pose!

📚 Curriculum Standards Alignment

National Core Arts Standards

VA:Cr1.1.K — Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials

VA:Cr1.2.2a — Make art to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity

VA:Cr2.1.K — Build skills through experimentation with media and approaches

VA:Cr2.1.1 — Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art

VA:Re8.1.K — Interpret art by identifying subject matter

VA:Cn10.1.K — Create art that tells a story about a life experience

VA:Pr4.1.K — Select art for portfolio, explaining choices

Common Core ELA

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 — Describe relationship between illustrations and story

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 — Use illustrations to describe characters, setting, events

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 — Use information from illustrations for understanding

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.3 — Use drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate events

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3 — Write narratives with sequenced events and closure

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.6 — Use digital tools to produce and publish writing

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3 — Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5 — Add drawings to descriptions to clarify ideas

ISTE Standards for Students

1.6a — Choose appropriate platforms and tools for creating

1.6b — Create original works as a means of expression

1.4d — Use a deliberate design process for generating ideas

1.1c — Use technology to seek feedback and demonstrate learning

Social-Emotional Learning

SEL: Social Awareness — Recognize and respect diverse perspectives through inclusive character representation

SEL: Self-Expression — Use creative tools to express ideas, emotions, and narratives

SEL: Creative Confidence — Build self-efficacy through open-ended art-making

Mr. Twisty
Wow, that is seriously impressive!

Want to frame your masterpiece?

Your Masterpiece!