Author: jmcminn

Year 1 and 2
Cycle B
Term 5 and 6

Art and design - Our Beautiful World
Georgia O’Keeffe—abstract pictures of nature

In this unit the children will:
Record and explore ideas from first hand observation, experience and imagination
Use a variety of drawing tools; pencils, crayons, pastels, felt tips, charcoal, ball point pens, chalk
Begin to explore the use of line, shape, pattern and colour in drawing
Paint with different brush sizes and types for an intended effect
Mix and match paint colours to artefacts and objects
Mix secondary colours – shades and tones
Experiment with creating abstract pictures in a range of media from real life objects
Create their own depiction of a flower or plant using media of their choice as a final piece

Key Vocabulary
Abstract: not something real

Key Knowledge
Georgia O ’Keeffe liked to express her self using strong lines and colours

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-georgia-okeeffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIhlnqR45FM - nice example of technique with pastels