Grades 4-8
PROJECT
OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will become familiar with the artist Van Gogh
2. Students will observe the use of texture in Van Gogh’s work
3. Students will create a texture tile that replicates the texture
in one of Van Gogh’s paintings MATERIALS:
- Original Sculpey Polymer Clay – amount depends on size
of tiles you wish to make, (Tile pictured uses 4-6 ounces)
- Sculpey modeling tools/clay modeling tools
- Acrylic paint and paint brushes, if desired
- Reproductions of Van Gogh’s paintings
MOTIVATION:
Discuss the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. Have students list the characteristics
of his artwork, especially the use of texture. DIRECTIONS:
Have each student select a Van Gogh painting to base their tile on.
Demonstrate how to use Sculpey to create the slab, (rolling out the
clay using an acrylic roller or brayer). Students should then create
smaller slabs, coils, and rolls to emphasize the most important elements
of the painting. Sculpey tools may be used to add additional texture.
Bake as directed on package. Students may then use watered down acrylic
paint to create a wash effect on their tile.
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