- Introduce impressionistic art movement through the artwork of the impressionistic painter, Claude Monet
- Teach students that Impressionism was a new way to see, create and appreciate art
- Foohy® gel markers, Sharpie® Paint and Metallic markers, 8" x 8" light blue construction paper, blue and white tempera paint, Monet's prints of the water lilies, water cups and brushes.
- Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas.
1. The students will learn about the history of
Impressionism. Students will then have the opportunity to create their own impressionistic paintings, studying various art prints by Claude Monet’s water lily series.
2. The teacher will demonstrate making a tint of blue by mixing blue and white tempera paint. The students will then begin stippling the paintbrush onto the paper, to create a fuzzy or textured effect.
3. When dry, the students will render the water lilies and flowers into their painting using Foohy® gel markers. The students will also create the illusion of reflection using Sharpie® Paint and Metallic markers, layering color to create new colors.
4. When the coloring is complete, the students will mat their art and hang in a display.
Another fun lesson involving Monet’s water lilies and impressionistic painting is to turn an ordinary chair into a “Monet” chair. The students will use their paintbrushes in the same manner, creating stippled brush effects. When dry, students will use the Foohy® gel markers to create the lily pads. A gel medium can be used to seal the art permanently.
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These are some examples of paintings from Monet’s water lily series.
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