Sixth grade students have been learning about Lancaster native artist, Charles Demuth, and his artwork, specifically Demuth's watercolor still life paintings. Students were required to first complete a blind contour drawing of a section of a large floral still life I set up in the center of the art room. Once students practiced drawing what they saw in front of them, by completing the blind contour drawing, students utilized viewfinders in order to find a composition for their still life painting.
Students really enjoyed the opportunity to feel like a "real" artist while utilizing the drawing boards to work where they felt best, as well as using the viewfinders and using their pencils to figure out angles throughout the still life.
Here are some of the beautiful results. Way to go sixth grade!
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