Multimedia Art: Fall

Girlfriends keep me busy when it comes to art.   On Monday, they are already asking me what we are going to do for art class on Tuesday.  They wake up on Tuesday, hoping that I will let them know just what inspiring, exciting art activity we'll be working on later that day.  And honestly, when they ask-- I have no idea.  I know I should have it all planned out in my book.... but, (confession here) I don't. 

So, this morning I thought of the cute tree outline I pinned on Pinterest (I'm telling ya!).

from:  http://onefabday.com/diy-project-free-fingerprint-tree-template/

This is originally presented as a tree that you can use at a wedding to have guests put fingerprints on as leaves.  Cute idea... one I was thinking about using this fall for our family.  But, art class beckoned. So... I decided we could use this gem for a lesson in multimedia art.  Really, why that came to my mind, I'm not sure... so, after a quick Google search of what exactly multimedia art actually is, I realized it would be perfect.  I quick-started a little lesson about multimedia art with the girls, that even included a little root words/meaning lesson about the term "multi"- many, and "media"- mode of communicating your idea.  Fantastic!  I gave them some ideas for inspiration... and we were set to be as creative as our little hearts desired.

Eva painted the background of her picture with watered-down poster paint.  She did this only after realizing she didn't like glued on paper... I love how she's experimenting with ideas to see what works, and what might not work as well. 

Lucia's love of animals shines through in her art.  She found a reindeer and a bird on her picture, along with a happy mushroom (thank you Land of Nod fall catalog! :) )

 

What I love about Eva's project, is that she printed out picture of herself and a friend.  She cut them out, inserted them into the picture, and made a rake for them each to hold.  They are busy at work! :) 

Here's Mama's art too... gotta do it with them! :)