Josey’s Art School
Presents
Art with the Masters
By
Robin Norgren, M.A.
This Lesson: Recycled Cardboard Butterflies
Yafa butterfly
Discussion
-David Gerstein is widely considered to be
one of the most creative and innovative artists in the world today.
-Some of his works have been chosen to appear on huge billboards, as human and
aesthetic images that aim to catch the eye and engage the heart, and to promote
companies like Isracard and the First International Bank.
-His monumental statues adorn Israeli cities; a playground of his invention
continues to delight the children of Jerusalem.
Source: https://www.gersteinart.com/about-david-gerstein
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 Cardboard – something like a side of a cereal box panel or taking a moving box and cut into rectangles
OR
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 – various colors
OPTIONAL: markers, colored pencils, watercolor paints and crayons should be available if possible to really create diverse colored butterflies
Paintbrushes/water bowls/palette or paper plates for paint
OPTIONAL: EPHEMERA OR SCRAPBOOK PAPER SCRAPS
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.
2.This lesson has a directed drawing component to it. Place your cardboard/paper SHORT side down on the table. Draw a scooped line – also looks like and upside down “U”.
3.Close the “U’ with a “V” – add a similar shape next to it. You will be adding two more of these shapes – like petals of a flower or a 4 leafed clover.
4.Add antennae. Begin to design the butterfly.
5.Here are some design ideas.
5.Design your butterfly using the materials on hand.
6.Continue to fill with color. Color the background and outline in black.
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