Activity: Create "Up" House by Fingerpainting | Hands on Art & Craft - Class 1 PDF Download

Fingerpainting can be a fun and creative way to make a picture of the house from the Disney movie "Up." Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Gather Your Supplies:

• Fingerpaints in various colors (you'll need a lot of blue for the sky, green for the grass, and a mix of colors for the house)
• Large sheets of paper or a canvas
• Water and paper towels for cleaning your fingers between colors
• Reference images of the house from the movie "Up" for inspiration

Prepare Your Workspace:

• Lay down a newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to protect your work surface.
• Make sure you have plenty of space to spread out your supplies.

Sketch an Outline (Optional):

• If you feel more comfortable, you can lightly sketch the outline of the house on your paper using a pencil. This can help guide your fingerpainting.

Start with the Background:

• Begin by fingerpainting the background. Use your fingers to spread blue paint across the top of the paper for the sky, and green paint across the bottom for the grass.
• Blend the colors together slightly where they meet to create a smooth transition.

Paint the House:

• Once the background is dry (if you're using thick paint, this might take a while), start fingerpainting the house itself.
• Use your fingers to dab and spread paint to create the shape of the house, paying attention to details like the windows, doors, and roof.
• Refer to your reference images to get the details as accurate as possible.

Add Details:

• Once the basic shape of the house is painted, you can add details like balloons, clouds, and trees around the house to make the scene more lively and reminiscent of the movie.

Let It Dry:

• Allow your fingerpainting to dry completely before handling or displaying it. This might take several hours depending on the thickness of your paint.

Optional Finishing Touches:

• If you'd like, you can add additional details with markers or colored pencils once the paint is dry to enhance the painting further.

Display Your Artwork:

• Once your fingerpainting is dry and complete, you can proudly display it in your home or share it with friends and family!

Remember, fingerpainting is all about having fun and being creative, so don't worry too much about making everything perfect. Enjoy the process and let your imagination guide you!