This is a lovely Spring project I found on the "Kids Artists" blog:
It's a one-point perspective lesson using the famous Dutch tulip fields.
I like any perspective lessons that aren't streets or city scenes.
So I had my Grade 6 students draw a horizon line and then put a dot or the vanishing point somewhere along the line. Using a ruler, they drew the fields. Then they drew in a traditional windmill and trees, bushes, etc. along the horizon line.
Instead of using only marker, I had the kids use the marker watercolour technique which I like so much.
They outline each section with a marker...
Then use a wet brush and blend over the marker.
It bleeds and spreads and creates a wash of transparent colour.
They painted the skies with tempera discs.
They could add details on top and those would dissolve to give the illusion of flower fields.
Before water:
After water:
Thanks to Jacquelien at Kids Artists for the pretty project idea!
Ta da!
My bulletin board display:
4 comments:
Thanks for linking my blog! These turned out very nice: it 's exactly what Holland looks like in this time of the year! I love the use of markers and water, I've never done that. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks for the gorgeous project idea, Jacquelien- I've travelled throughout the Netherlands, but never in the Spring- something on my to-do list!
I did this with my grade 4's this year. Very cool!
Confessions of a Modern Day [ex] Substitute Teacher
I'm glad the project worked out for you cpenner :)
Post a Comment