Craft Ideas: Parisian Picnic Landscape Art | Hands on Art & Craft - Class 1 PDF Download

Material Required

• White construction paper or cardstock
• Colored construction paper (various shades)
• Child-safe scissors
• Glue stick
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Optional: pictures of outdoor scenes or Impressionist paintings for inspiration

Directions to be followed

• Get Inspired: Begin by looking at pictures of Impressionist paintings, especially landscapes by artists like Monet. Discuss the use of colors and how they create a sense of light and movement.
• Choose a Scene: Ask your child to think about their favorite outdoor scene, like a park, beach, or garden. It could be real or imaginary!
• Torn Paper Sky: Take a sheet of white construction paper. This will be the background. Tear pieces of light blue and white construction paper to create a sky. Encourage your child to overlap and layer the torn pieces for a textured effect. Glue them onto the top part of the paper.
• Nature Elements: Now, think about the elements in the chosen scene. Tear and glue pieces of green and brown paper for grass and ground. Tear and arrange different colors for flowers, trees, or any other details in the landscape.
• Sun and Details: Using yellow paper, tear a small circle for the sun. Add other details like birds, butterflies, or clouds using various colored paper.
• Finishing Touches: Encourage your child to use crayons or colored pencils to add extra details, like lines for grass or tree trunks. This is where they can get creative and add their own touches!
• Share the Masterpiece: Once the artwork is complete, let it dry, and then display it proudly! You can even have a little art show where your child talks about their creation.