Last week was my last after school art class for this year....So sad!! :(
I truly had the best group of kids, and they turned out some fantastic art work!!
I think this last project is proof of their artist ability!!
These are kids from 1st to 5th grade....
MIGHTY - FINE!!
So here is the fun and simple lesson....
Like usual it started out as a directed draw on the wipe board, this time of my old Betta "Flame"...
(who sadly he is no longer with us).
Any-hoo
After completing their drawing, I had the kids trace over their lines with Elmer's Glue, mixed with black acrylic paint. (I just gave each glue bottle a few good squirts and then mixed it up the best I could).
I also had them practice on a scrap piece of paper, just to get the hang of it...
You need a nice even pressure on the bottle.
We then left them to dry until the following week...
That's when the real fun began....
Time to paint!!!
The glue works a s a wonderful barrier and keeps the watercolors where they belong...
Well mostly. :)
And..
The thick Black outlines really make the colors pop!!
Yes I know these last 3 fish aren't Betta's...
My assistant Joanna did the directed draw for these lovelies...
Nice job Joanna!!!
Although this was my last class...don't worry I do have one more
"Kids Art" project to share with you...
Some very cute hippos.
So...
Check back soon and until next time...
Thanks for dropping by!!!
Denise
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do check them out! :)
