Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to paint camouflage inspired by Rousseau.
Materials and Prep
- Canvas or thick paper
- Paintbrushes
- Acrylic or tempera paints in various colors
- Water cups
- Paper towels
- Palette or paper plates for mixing colors
- Reference images of Rousseau's paintings
Prior to the lesson, familiarize yourself with Henri Rousseau's artwork and his use of vibrant colors and jungle themes.
Activities
- Introduce Henri Rousseau and show examples of his paintings, focusing on his use of camouflage and vibrant colors.
- Discuss the concept of camouflage and its purpose in nature.
- Explain that you will be creating your own camouflage artwork inspired by Rousseau.
- Provide each student with a canvas or thick paper and paintbrushes.
- Encourage students to select a jungle animal or plant as their subject for camouflage.
- Show students how to mix colors to create different shades and tones.
- Guide students in painting their chosen subject using camouflage techniques, such as blending colors and using patterns to mimic the environment.
- Allow students to experiment and explore their creativity while painting their camouflage artwork.
- Once the paintings are complete, have a class discussion where students share their artwork and explain their camouflage choices.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Henri Rousseau was a famous artist who loved painting jungles and animals."
- "Camouflage is when animals or objects blend in with their surroundings to hide or protect themselves."
- "Rousseau used bright and bold colors in his paintings to make them look exciting and magical."
- "We will be creating our own camouflage artwork inspired by Rousseau's paintings."
- "Think about which jungle animal or plant you want to paint and how you can make it blend in with its surroundings."
- "Mixing colors is like making a recipe. You can create new colors by combining different amounts of paint."
- "Use your brush to blend colors together and create smooth transitions for your camouflage."
- "Remember to use patterns and textures to mimic the environment and make your subject blend in."
- "Once you finish, we will have a class discussion to share our artwork and talk about our camouflage choices."