Mini Monochromatic Masterpieces - Project #128

Home Projects PaintingMini Monochromatic Masterpieces - Project #128

Age Range: Elementary & Up
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water

General Materials:

Computer

Printer

Paper

Scissors

Acrylic Paint

Paint Brushes

	Step 1: Choose a painting from one of the Dover Electronic Clip Art CD-ROM & Book Sets. On a computer, size the painting so that the vertical and horizontal measurements are divisible by three (Mona Lisa is 15" wide by 21" tall). On top of the painting, create a grid of 3x3" squares and number each square (Mona Lisa's grid features 35 squares). Tile-print out the image.
	Step 2: With scissors, cut the squares apart and give one to each student. You may need to give several to each student if your class is small, try not to give students squares that touch.
	Step 3: Using your choice of only one color plus white, have students paint their image(s), monochromatically, onto the 3x3" mini canvases. Make sure you transfer the number of each square onto the back of the canvases so you will be able to put them in order later.
	Step 4: Once dry, put all of the mini canvases in their correct order. Each canvas is a single part that will make up the entire image.
	Optional Tip 1: Mount paintings on a board and frame.
	Optional Tip 2: Take a photo of the completed image and print a copy for each student as a keepsake of the project.