Turtle Washouts

This is an excellent art activity, which can be easily modified for any grade level.  It affords students the opportunity to experiment with a variety of art mediums, and produce attractive works of art, that are sure to make them proud, confident artists.
Materials:

1.  white art paper (approximately 30 x 50 cm)
2.  bright wax crayons (neon colors are the best)
3.   light blue tempera paint (The consistency should be quite watery.)

Process

  1. Using the overhead show the children how to draw a turtle one step at a time, starting with the shell.  This will be the main element in the picture;

  2. Once the main element is complete, have the children draw a sea scene;

  3. Color each picture with bright crayons, then outline each one with a dark (black or navy blue) crayon;

  4. Lightly paint over the entire picture with the tempera paint.  The paint will only adhere to paper, not the wax;

  5. Using a paper towel, blot any excess paint.

Chelsea B.

Alana N.

Jorge D.

Nicholas V.

Bryan P.

Caitlynn S.

Madison K.

Xania G.

Christina S.

Aaron E.

Pablo V.

James P.

Dana D.

Kaila P.

Emily R.

Steven K.

Katie F.

Alana N.
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Mrs. Ewasiuk's Grade 1A Class

Mary Hanley Catholic School

 

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