I am so excited to share with you a new product for us at Painted Paper Art! Inspiration Vincent created Still Lifes (a collection of flowers and or fruit not moving) a little differently than the Impressionist artists of his time period. After practicing with many different flowers, he chose a specific variety as hisRead More
Sunflowers and Crows
In my Kindergarten classes we love examining the beautiful change of the seasons, especially Autumn. We are so blessed to have the four seasons in Ohio and to experience the cycles of life. In Art class, we discuss the beautiful colors that you see in the Fall and the foliage and flowers in bloom. OneRead More
Nature Study: Sunflowers
Inspiration Orange and Yellow Sunflowers by Walasse Ting Walasse Ting was an American-Chinese artist known for his fluorescent colored paintings of cats and flowers. Born Ding Xiongquan on October 13, 1929 in Wuxi, China, though largely self-taught, Ting briefly attended the Art Academy in Shanghai. Later in the 1950s, Ting moved to New York where immersedRead More
Matisse: Yellow Sunflowers
Matisse’s early paintings were mostly interior scenes and landscapes. By the late 1890’s he stopped painting using the traditional techniques that many of his fellow artists were using. His paintings became bolder and much brighter and gone were the paintings with dark backgrounds and refined brushstrokes. Matisse followed the contemporary artists by using bold, bright,Read More
Clay Flower Bouquets
Model Magic air dry clay and painted paper make for a stunning art project that my students absolutely love. Have fun creating these mixed media pieces of art inspired by the fabulous artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. Inspiration: Supplies Needed: • 8″ x 8″ piece of cardboard • Tempera paintRead More
Vibrant Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
I am always inspired by the beauty in Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings, especially his Sunflowers paintings. Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter born in 1853? Did you know that in 1888 he moved to France to create an artists’ community? Did you know that the sunflower was Vincent’s favorite flower?Read More
Jim Dine Hearts
Jim Dine Hearts is one of the most beloved themes, central to the artist’s historical body of work. … A self-described romantic artist, Dine has embraced the heart as a template through which he can explore relationships of color, texture, and composition. Inspiration The Circus #3 In ‘The Circus #3’, he uses vibrant primary colorsRead More
Chinese Lanterns
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Create Chinese Lanterns! ”How to Draw Chinese Lanterns“ directed drawing guide is perfect for your students to spur learning about the Lunar New Year, create stunning art that you will love to display in your classroom, hallway or learning space while also helping to boost their confidence as artists. TheseRead More
Lunar New Year: Pagodas
Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Every year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now your students can learn and love creating these beautiful Pagoda buildings. Included in this pdf are step by step directions using simple materials such as construction paper and markers, informative text, andRead More
Painted Paper Art Painting Method
When painting with tempera paint, I have found over the years that using water dilutes your paints and makes your paint colors not vivid and become muddy. Here are some helpful tips for painting with children 6-12. Have fun creating and remember, use a placemat instead of water to keep your paints bright !!!!
Fall Cats
Want a colorful project that incorporates color, line and shapes while connecting to children’s literature? This project is purrrfect! My students loved creating these adorable cats inspired by this fun book, It’s Fall, by Renee Kurilla. Bright, warm colored trees and gray cats make these pieces of art a striking display for all love. FallRead More
Garden Folkloric Houses
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Oak Leaves
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Matisse: View of Collioure
I love using big brushstrokes of bold bright colors splashed on paper. These brushstrokes help make the painted paper students use in my classroom to create beautiful masterpieces. Here are two colorful lessons inspired by the artist Henri Matisse’s painting View of Collioure. The town of Collioure is situated in France near the sea. MatisseRead More
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