[slideshow] We set up a fall still life of gourds, pumpkins, pine cones, and fall leaves. While using the comparative method of drawing and our observation skills, the students studied and drew the fall still life with white pastel pencils on black posterboard. Then...
[slideshow] The students each drew a cockatoo in pencil on drawing paper. Then they transferred their drawings onto watercolor paper and used ink pens to outline their drawings. Finally, they painted their drawings with watercolor paints. Beautiful!...
[slideshow] We set up 2 still lifes: a vase with flowers and a bowl of fruit. I taught the kids the comparative method of drawing while studying our still life objects. Using the comparative method and our observation skills, we drew both still lifes...
[slideshow] We talked about color and how to mix colors using the primary and secondary colors on the color wheel. We then sketched 2 apples on primed canvas, practiced our color mixing, and painted the apples with acrylic paints....
