Art Lesson: Pumpkins – Drawing From a Still Life

Pumpkins.

I think that these little pumpkins are just too cute! I knew the kids would get a kick out of taking home a little pumpkin. It also made for a great lesson on still life.

Each child had their own pumpkin surrounded with leaves to do a observational drawing.

Pumpkins

Here is a video I posted on my Facebook Page to learn how pumpkins grow. This is a interesting video and I found it pretty awesome to see how they are canned/produced to make Pie Filling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WOrSPxegiw

We took time to look at the pumpkin lines and curves. We talked about how leaves crinkle and fall.

Pumpkins 8-12 year old class

Drawing the pumpkin in with Watercolor Pencils.

Drawn by an 8 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by an 8 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by an 8 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 7 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 7 Year Old

Pumpkins

Lessons for the 4-6 year old class

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 6 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 4 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 6 year old

Pumpkins

The other 4-6 year old class

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 5 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 4 year old

Pumpkins

Drawn by a 4 year old

Pumpkins