PROJECT 1

Welcome, young artists! In this project we’re going to draw a magical city inspired by Paul Klee, a Swiss-German painter who loved turning simple shapes into amazing works of art. Cities in his paintings look playful, colorful, and a little bit abstract—like a dream made of buildings.

This Paul Klee Castle and Sun art project was inspired by his famous Castle and Sun painting. 

Let’s get started!

✏️ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Draw your first building
   
   

   • Start with a tall rectangle.
     
     

   • Add a triangle on top for the roof.
     
     

   • Divide it into floors with horizontal lines and add windows.
     
     

2. Add more buildings
   
   

   • Draw another rectangle next to it, maybe shorter or taller.
     
     

   • Try overlapping buildings to make your city look lively.
     
     

3. Connect the buildings
   
   

   • Add a bridge or passageway between them. Paul Klee liked cities that felt connected.
     
     

4. Stack shapes
   
   

   • Add towers, smaller houses, or extra floors. Use rectangles, triangles, and squares.
     
     

5. Include details
   
   

   • Windows, doors, arches, and extra lines give character to each building.
     
     

6. Add the sky
   
   

   • Draw a big circle for the sun or moon above your city.
     
     

7. Outline your drawing
   
   

   • Go over your pencil lines with a black marker to make shapes stand out.
     
     

8. Color your city
   
   

   • Use crayons or colored pencils. Choose bold colors—warm tones for energy (reds, oranges, yellows) or cool tones for calm (blues, greens, purples).