Poppies

This lesson on painting poppies from Flanders Field focused on perspective. After viewing and discussing real photographs of Flanders Field in Belgium the children were ready to recreate their own realistic poppy fields using perspective. 

The backgrounds were quickly shaded in using unwrapped blue crayons. 

Large (up close) poppies were painted in organic shapes, followed by medium sized ones (farther away) and finally small (distant) ones. Black centres were added and then they were left to dry overnight. 

Green pastels in varying shades filled in the spaces to add greenery and grass to the fields. White and yellow oil pastels highlight the poppy centres. 

Hits of pink, yellow and blue paint add some colour and dimension to the pieces. Q-tips were perfect for adding this pop of colour. 

They are gorgeous. Amazing what small hands can do. The children really embraced the focus of this lesson and their final work demonstrates a solid understanding of using perspective and depth to create a realistic rendering. 

This class is so enthusiastic about art and are such patient and thoughtful artists. Our classroom is the calmest and quietest when they are immersed in creative, visual expression. It's a special thing and makes me happier than you know (I adore art especially when done with love by children). 

Their poppies offered a stunning  backdrop for the Remembrance Day assembly on Wednesday.

Thank you for your donations to the Poppy Fund. The children were pleased to contribute their coins into the collection tin this week. 

The children sang, Light a Candle, and recited the poem Poppy Poppy beautifully at the assembly. Well done Division 3.