Let's Make Art

The artwork in Let's Look is made using different techniques. Learn more about these processes and try them out with the activities below.

Watercolor and Tempera Paint

The painting, Autumn in Illinois, uses tempera paint, while Untitled, Series IX, #8, 1975 and Big Tent are examples of watercolor. Watercolor paints are thinner and more transparent (slightly clear), and work best with thinner surfaces, like paper. Tempera paints are thicker and keep their bolder color when used. Tempera paint works well on thicker materials such as canvas and wood.

Printmaking: Lithography and Etching

Printmaking is the process of transferring a picture from one surface to another. Lithography and etching are two different printing methods used to create art works in the exhibit. Poppies and Dove are examples of lithographic printing. Cats and Kittens was created using etching.

Try your hand at family-friendly etching and other printing methods bellow.

Puzzles

Click the photos to try to finish the painting puzzles.