It’s all about techniques
Here, I try to capture the results, and point out what the participants have learned in each session.
Each individual’s painting is unique!
Somebunny Loves You
Background - blending (simple sky - dark to light)
Grass and flowers
Bunny and its fur
Eiffel tower (outlining)
Skating Penguin
Background - blending (night sky - dark to light)
Ice and snow
Trees and snow
Details - creative ways to create the moon and dress the penguin
Below are participants’ creations …
Participants were so creative that they even added blusher and eyelashes to their penguins! I was very impressed! Creativity is CONTAGIOUS! Love it!
Lea (Grade 3), Feb 2023
Eva (Grade 3), Feb 2023
Kitty Under the Tree
Background - sky with clouds
Ground
Grass and bushes
Tree with leaves
Application of lighting and shading (tree and kitty)
Lea (Grade 3), Feb 2023
Ballerina
Modern background with a touch of gold paint
Tutu/dress technique
Skin and hair - lighting and shading
Details - creative ways to create details on the ballerina’s outfit
Below is a participant’s creation …
Eva (Grade 3), Feb 2023
Northern Lights
Background - 45 degrees brushstroke with blending to create the northern lights effects of the sky
Ice with the reflection of the sky
Trees with snow
Small details - a variety of trees, snow, and other creative details
Floral Parisian Starry Night (Spring ‘23)
Background blending
Starry Night wind - use of lines to create movement
Various types of flowers/leaves and accentuation
Creative ways to design the Eiffel tower
Nesrine’s Floral Parisian Starry Night
Photo contributed by Nesrine Bouzit
Lea’s Floral Parisian Starry Night (Grade 3), Mar 2023
Peacock
Abstract tail design
Modern background
Accentuation with gold paint
Shading for branches
Soren (SK), Apr 2023
Peacock
Flower Head
Abstract elements
Flowers and leaves
Modern background
Sarah’s Flower Head (SK), Apr 2023