The next session they painted them in with watercolors and finally, once they were dry they were able to outline their artwork with Sharpies. Here are some of my favorites. These range from 1st graders to 5th graders!
Friday, February 14, 2014
O'Keeffe Inspired Watercolors
I can't tell you how impressed I was with the way the elementary students put their hearts into painting their watercolors in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe's flowers. First I read to them from two children's books that are wonderful biographies of her life and work:
Next, they drew with pencil on watercolor paper from life-like silk flowers by looking up close and trying to capture details like O'Keeffe did.
The next session they painted them in with watercolors and finally, once they were dry they were able to outline their artwork with Sharpies. Here are some of my favorites. These range from 1st graders to 5th graders!
The next session they painted them in with watercolors and finally, once they were dry they were able to outline their artwork with Sharpies. Here are some of my favorites. These range from 1st graders to 5th graders!
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