"Reach for the Stars" Paintings (June 2015)

I know I say this every time (and the kids tease me about it), but this was hands down my favorite art project ever.  I love the symbolism of this project and the beauty of the colors used.  We studied the art of Akiane and used her pictures of heaven as inspiration for our paintings.  To create this project we used liquid watercolors, acrylic paints, canvas paper and watercolor paper.  We used a dropper technique, splatter technique and simple painting techniques.  There were a lot of steps to this project, but I think it was worth it.  

 

 

 

Akiane was 8 when she painted this picture of Jesus.

Firework Silhouette Pictures (June 2015)

Just in time for the 4th of July, we created firework silhouette paintings today. First, we studied various landscape silhouettes, drew them with a pencil and cut them out.  We then used thinned out acrylic and tempura paints to create a firework by blowing the paint with a straw.  Then we created starburst patterns with a paint brush.  I love the look of these projects and I hope you like them, too.