Abstract Butterfly
Introduction One of the best things about abstract art is that it doesn’t have conform or be ‘perfect’. It allows the little artist to explore with freedom and confidence to make their own amazing artwork. Our mixed media butterfly uses lots of different techniques and the result is a fun and whimsical abstract work. Best […]
Mixed Media Sunflower
Introduction In art, ‘mixed media’ simply means that an artwork uses more than one medium. In this one, we have used a combination of different supplies to make these Van Gogh inspired sunflowers. Best suited for kids in years 3-6. Materials oil pastels watercolours mixed media and coloured paper scissors glue paintbrushes
Continual Line Owl Drawing
Although usually used for warm-up activities, continual single line drawings can sometimes stand alone as a finished piece of art. This is not meant to look like a polished piece of work but it’s fun and can fill up a lot of your time especially if you choose to colour it in. The video tutorial will show how one single unbroken line is used to develop a simple image.
Fancy Forest
This collage artwork was inspired by Elouise Renouf, a UK based artist, designer and illustrator. Using strong shapes, texture dynamic colours, this nature inspired autumn forest is a collage that kids will love to make.Create it
Anzac Poppies
It is incredibly important to instill a sense of respect and understanding about Anzac Day in students by teaching them the traditions, history and symbols of the day. This artwork focuses on simple poppies, just one of the symbols of our Anzacs and war veterans.
Shape Explosion
This colourful work focuses on drawing one-point perspective. It is a way of drawing objects upon a flat piece of paper so that they look three-dimensional and realistic.
Smiley Buildings
This particular artwork was inspired by James Rizzi’s Happy Cityscape artwork. Children can get very creative with adding faces, windows and doors.
Zentangle Cat
Zentangles are structured drawing patterns in small sections, which is what makes this ‘cool cat’ stand-out.
Chinese Dragon
This fun and easy Chinese dragon is so versatile and can be adapted to pretty much any medium. The scope here is limitless. All you need is to add imagination.
Whimsical House
This Whimsical House artwork focuses on the element of line and simple patterning. Students can work on repetition and the skill of stippling (using their pen to make dots).
