We took a trip to the arctic this week and created a picture of a walrus on an iceberg!
With the many elements involved–the walrus itself, the icebergs, the submarine, and the fish–this is one of our more complicated projects. It is really drawing based and helps our little artists become more confident in their drawing skills!
We used watercolor pencils for this project, which are AWESOME! They work just like colored pencils, but when you add water, they become more vibrant and soluble and create a beautiful watercolor effect. The kids were delighted at how pretty their drawings became!
This week, we learned about proportion, which is how elements in a drawing relate to one another in terms of size. For example, the fish is smaller than the walrus in this drawing, so you get a sense of proportion. It’s a key element to know for any future artist!
Anyone else have “I Am The Walrus” by the Beatles stuck in their head? Koo koo katchoo!
