Create colorful cool or warm butterflies with simple materials. Class members draw their designs, spray the marker to diffuse the colors, and attach pipe cleaners to form the shape of a butterfly with antennae. Individuals must be able to describe the personality of their butterflies with the colors they used in mind.

Concepts

cool colors, colors, principles of design, design, elements of design, warm colors, transformations

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Additional Tags

inuit art, transformation, elements of design, principles of design, warm colors, cool colors, create pattern, visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Make your own slide show out of the provided images so that pupils can see the artwork in more detail

Classroom Considerations

• Find the artwork to show your class in the Artworks and Artists and See and Compare tabs

Pros

• Step-by-step instructions paired with images are included
• Provides vocabulary, images to examine, extension ideas, and more

Cons

• None