Stepping Into Abstract Art

Lesson Information 

In this week's project, we will look at some artwork that is ABSTRACT.  That means that it is not a picture of anything you will recognize.  You will not see people, places or objects.  Instead, you will see lines, shapes and colors.  

Look at these paintings.  What do you notice? How would you describe each painting?

Watch this video message from Ms. Ammons:

Just in case the video doesn't work, here are some written directions!

          

Step 1:  On one piece of your WATERCOLOR paper, draw 7 lines.  They can be wavy, bumpy, swirly, straight, criss-crossed or any other line you imagine!

Step 2:  Choose 3 colorful crayons.  Add 2 shapes with each crayon, and color in the shapes.  They can be big shapes, small shapes, shapes inside of shapes or any other shape you imagine!  

Step 3:  Decide if you want your background to be COOL or WARM.  With your watercolor paints, add either WARM colors or COOL colors to your background.  Remember that watercolors should be mostly WATER.  Add a small amount of paint and lots of water so your paint stays thin and watery.  Sticky, thick paint will cover up your lines and shapes.

Step 4:  Let it DRY, upload it to Artsonia, and write your artist's statement!  

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