Observational Flower Paintings.

This week second grade was learning about different kinds of lines. They used white boards to draw as many lines as they could think of with a partner. Next, the students observed this painting by Matisse and as a class picked out different types of lines represented. In the painting the students spotted straight lines, curved lines, swooping lines, zig zag lines and wiggle lines.

Next, the students were asked to observe a bouquet of hydrangea flowers that were placed on their tables. They talked with their neighbors about what kinds of lines they observed in the flowers and leaves. Many of the students picked up right away that the out line of the leaves was formed from a sharp zig zag.

After observing the flowers closely, the students drew the lines they saw, in crayon, on white paper. Next, the students explored how to add more color to their drawings by using watercolor and tempera paint. The results were so lovely. I am so proud of my second grade students and their ability to notice small details. They did a great job representing nature by using line.