Year 3 - Waterlilies, inspired by Claude Monet
The children studied the Impressionist paintings of Claude Monet. They used squared paper and a selection of cool colour paints to create the dappled surface of the water. They concentrated on keeping their brushstrokes in one consistent direction, to imitate the flowing movement of the surface.
Next they drew decorative patterns on filter papers, using warm coloured oil pastels, which they washed with pink watercolour to make their lilies. They repeat this with green shades to make their lilypads. Once dry, they assembled the pieces to make a fantastic wall display of their collective art.
The children have also been glazing their clay ammonites which will be on display at our school Open Evening. Here is a sneak preview at the magical transformation inside the kiln.
Before firing ...
After firing...
