Snowy Owls and a Lesson in Contrast

Why would it be good for some owls to have white feathers?  How could we make white owls show up in the snow?  What color would be the easiest to see in the snow?  These questions helped our Kindergarten students begin to think about contrasting colors in art.  They began with a snowy background, and they added a white owl to the foreground.  Using a contrasting black paint, they outlined their owls so that they would be easier to see.  They reviewed shapes and lines as they composed their cute pictures.  They are excited to take them home!