TEXTURED SUNFLOWERS WITH VAN GOGH

PREPARATION:

I created textured paint in advance. It is tempura paint in 3 values of yellow I value of green (for centers and stems) mixed with Flour and sand for texture.

DISCUSSION:

Texture? What is it?

What does your hair feel like?

What does the bottom of your shoe feel like?

What do your pants feel like?

What does tree bark feel like?

Some things are rough like tree bark and the bottom of our shoes

Some things are soft like kittens and our hair

This is Texture.

Can we see texture?
Can you smell texture?

Look at Van Gogh’s sun Flowers
What do you think?
How do you think they would feel if we were allowed to touch them?
How would them look if we were in a gallery with them?

READ: Pat the Bunny and talk about different textures in the book.

ARTIST:
VAN GOGH
Vincent van Gogh (30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890)
painter
His work had a far-reaching influence on 20th century art
Known for his vivid colors and emotional impact.
He suffered from health issues
died largely unknown, at the age of 37,

sold only one painting while he was alive

for more information on Van Gogh: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Gogh

PROJECT: Create Van Gogh Style textured flowers
Step1: draw this vase on you paper. Start with two lines up and one line across
Step 2: write your name (or the first letter of your name) across the line like Vincent Van Gogh did on his piece
Step3: using large brushes make Smash flowers by smashing your brush on the paper to form a circle flower. Use all three colors
Step4: paint your center and stems using green and a small brush

MATERIALS:
Cream Tag Board
Orange matting paper

3 values of yellow paint

Green textured paint
Flour to add texture to the paints
Glue add to the paints
Large Paint brushes

Small paint brushes