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SPRING HAS SPRUNG – Texture, Colour, Mixed Media

In this two-part lesson students explore colour and texture as they create a mixed media picture about spring using colour glue, construction paper and oil pastels.

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG – Texture, Colour, Mixed Media

Supplies:

  • Crayola Construction Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola Oil Pastels - 16 Count
  • Crayola Colour Glue
  • Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
 

Steps:

1
Step 1
  1. Choose a colour for the background of your picture.
  2. Cut out some shapes for the ground.
  3. Glue them along the bottom of your paper.
2
Step 2
  1. Draw details with coloured glue.
  2. Set the picture aside to dry overnight.
3
Step 3
  1. Add more details using oil pastels.
  2. Choose colours that will make your details stand out.
  3. Think about things that feel like spring.
  4. How can you show them?
4
Step 4
  1. View your picture with fresh eyes.
    - How does it make you feel?
    - What did you draw that makes you say that?
    - What do you like best about your picture?
    - How does using 3 different kinds of media - paper, glue and oil pastels affect the way the wotk looks?

  • Subjects:

    • Grades:

      • Kindergarten,

      • Grade 1,

      • Grade 2,

      • Grade 3

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