Year 3- WINTER COLOUR + ATMOSPHERE

Why are we studying this? This project will help us to understand - what “Shape” is - what “Pattern” is - the basic shape and size of our own bodies - how we can express ourselves in a portrait We will learn how to - draw around an object as a template - create maze-like patterns - paint in lines - use mixed media

How can we recognize Van Gogh’S work? Describe the shapes: The shapes are… Describe the colours: The colours are… Describe the texture: The texture is… Explain what you like: I like… because…

Use Pastels to create a winter night sky Things to remember… Overlap to blend colours - Use the pastels to show direction- like Van Gogh’s swirls.

Splash white paint to represent snow / stars Things to remember… Practise first! - Remember you can always add more, but you can’t take them away.

Add a cut paper silhouette of trees / mountains across the bottom edge Things to remember… - Keep it the same width as your bottom edge - Keep it as one piece of paper -Don’t cut out shapes from the bottom edge- top edge only.

Evaluation CHAT… During this project I learned about… I learned how to… I enjoyed… I am proud of…