The Museum Mom: April 2016

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Edgar Degas

What did he paint?

Dancers- He liked to paint ballerinas in motion.

What do you like to draw?

What can I learn from him?

Impressionism- He liked to paint movement.

Now you try it!

Draw, Paint, or use clay to make a figure in motion!

Jackson Pollack

What did he paint?

Drip Paintings

What do you like to draw?

What can I learn from him?

Action Painting. You can dribble, splash or smear paint onto the canvas, rather than carefully apply it.

Now you try it!

Drip paint onto your paper using a tool or directly from your tube or paint pot.

Henri Matisse

What did he paint?

Very colorful paintings, drawings and paper cut outs

What do you like to draw?

What can I learn from him?

Collage-Using pieces of paper to make shapes and paste on paper to make colorful pictures.

Now you try it!

Find colorful paper. Cut pieces and paste on paper to make a collage.

See more colorful paintings by Matisse by clicking here!

Vincent Van Gogh

What did he paint?

Bright and bold paintings based on his feelings.

What do you like to draw?

What can I learn from him?

It's fun to draw from your feelings.

How does this painting by Van Gogh make you feel?

Now you try it!

Draw a picture about how you feel.