Josey’s Art School
Presents
Studying Art with the Masters
By
Robin Norgren, M.A.
This Lesson: The Tiny Seed – Eric Carle
Discussion
· Eric Carle’s book “The Tiny Seed” conveys the miracle of a seed.
· Carle loves to connect his art with nature.
· His illustrations are famous for their brilliant colors and simple design
Source: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-88708-015-9
Materials needed
Pencil (make sure to write the child’s name on the back of the work)
Black pen (optional)
1 piece - 8.5x11 piece of heavy weighted paper; perhaps watercolor but more weight than copy paper.
This is a lesson that can be adapted in many ways depending on the age and skill level of your classroom.
Paint – acrylic or tempura – orange, black, yellow
OPTIONAL: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolor paints if paint is not available
Sponge shaped like capital “D”
Green construction paper
Brown lunch bag
Cotton balls
glue
Aprons
Length of Time/Duration of project:
30-40 minutes
Prep work:
Gather the materials
Create a sample
This should take no more than about 20 -30 minutes
Instructions
1.Take your piece of paper that you are using as the base for the project and write the child’s name on the back of the paper or let them write their names on their own.
This lesson has a directed drawing component to it. Place your paper SHORT side down on the table.
2.Using your orange paint, take your “D” shaped sponge and add paint to the sponge with a paint brush. Stamp it on your page as one of your petals.
3.Shape them in a circle to create a flower pattern.
4.Cut a thin rectangle from the green construction paper and add it to the petals to create a stem.
5.Tear pieces from the green construction paper to use as leaves.
6.Glue them wherever looks natural.
7.Take cotton balls and dip in black paint and stamp them in the middle of the petals.
8.Tear pieces from brown paper bag and add them as the dirt to your painting. Use a cotton ball to stamp a bit more orange into the petals.
1. OPTIONAL: paint the background.
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