New Perspective

This lesson concludes the Van Gogh perspective series. For this project, students looked at the sunflower from a different perspective - the back.

Every student saw the sunflower from a different perspective depending upon where they sat. To begin, each student created a "viewfinder" with their hands to establish a picture of what they would paint.

Next, they drew the sunflower using green and yellow colored pencils. They paid special attention to creating their personal perspective, taking care to watch angles and use their painters space wisely.

Beginning with the yellow, students painted their flowers.

Many students used their knowledge of paint blending to create a yellow-green color with which to paint their flower's stem and leaves. (see above)

Above is Mrs. Mattern's class proudly displaying their unique perspectives. (Click on any photo to see it larger)