Still Life Painting
Ages 2 and up (one 45 minute session)
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Objectives:
- To practice observation skills
- To learn about flower anatomy
Materials:
- Flowers or plants from the garden
- Colorful paint – tempera or watercolors and paint brushes
- Easels
- Smocks
Set up:
Have the children help pick flowers and plants from the garden to paint. Revisit the different parts of a flower calling attention to the fine details like anthers. Call attention to any insects that may be in the flowers when they pick them. Talk about pollination. If you have a jar, catch a bug or two to bring inside to add to the paintings.
Part One:
Set up the easels with paper. Have all the colors out and ready for use with paintbrushes and water. Arrange the flowers in a pleasing way and in a convenient way for the children to view as they paint. Make sure all the children are wearing smocks.
Part Two:
Have the children begin painting. Remind them of the details in the flowers and the bugs they saw when they were in the garden. As they paint, talk with them about what they are painting. Have them show the various parts of the flowers such as the stem, sepals, anthers, etc.
Part Three:
Display the wonderful paintings for all to see. Have a lovely art exhibit outside (weather permitting) with the children’s pictures next to the actual flowers growing.
