O'Keeffe-Inspired Leaf Project
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Roylco Perfect Leaf Stencils
Sponge
Oil Pastels
Paint Palette/Tray
White Paper
Acrylic Paint
Use acrylics & oil pastels to create a leaf project inspired by the artist Georgia O'Keeffe. This project also has an instructional video available!
Steps
- Step 1Choose a leaf stencil and place it on a piece of white paper. Our example uses mixed media paper. Use acrylic paints to sponge a pattern on the stencil.
- Step 2Use oil pastels to draw curvy lines in the background in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe.
- Step 3Establish your composition and pattern.
- Step 4Add highlights and details with lighter and darker colors of oil pastels.