4th Grade

Lesson: Radial Design Paintings

During this project, students  . . .

• Created radial balance by repeating the shapes and colors in a circle.

• Demonstrated craftsmanship when drawing & painting the design.

• Selected and painted a color scheme, including tints & shades, for their radial designs.

Lesson: Flowers & Vase Still-life

During this project, students  . . .

• Drew a cylinder to create the vase form.

• Drew flowers proportionally in the vase, demonstrating realistic and overlapping shapes.

• Apply techniques with the oil pastels to create appropriate colors & textures:  overlapping and blending 

• Add shines and shadows on the vase and on the table to create depth.

• Paint a wash of watercolor to fill the background space.