Art Lesson for Impressionist Sailboats inspired by Monet (draw & paint)
SAIL BOATS in Giverney is comprehensive visual art lesson plan inspired by the work of Claude Monet. This PDF lesson plan also includes a demonstration video of the process. Your students will create artwork of sail boats on a lake or sea, in an impressionist style. Monet is the 'father of Impressionism' and one of the most influential artists of the last century, who developed an enduring style, inspiring many artists that followed.
Learn to use the painting technique called ‘tache’ for water and light, mix your own colours from the Primaries, and create art using the elements of Colour, Space & Texture.
Students will learn about :
- Claude Monet and Impressionism,
- observational & guided drawing,
- colour theory, colour blending and paint effects,
- painting effects to add texture,
- layering elements to create depth
The Lesson plan includes:
- Background information of Claude Monet, and his inspiration
- detailed instructions to create the artwork
- photographs of every step
- student examples from middle primary/elementary
- Links to relevant support videos
- Bonus: video created by me to illustrate the processes
- Guidance for teacher assessment and student reflection options
- Curriculum links to Level 2 New Zealand Visual Art Curriculum
- Curriculum Links to Phase 2 Responding & Creating for IB PYP
- Student Voice guidance for reflections
- Note-taking template for research & questions
Materials you will need include:
- Wet grade art paper
- Student Acrylic paint
- Square cut flat paintbrushes
- Photographs of sailboats (some included)
This step-by step teaching guide can be used for themes based around: Water is a finite resource (Science), Sport & recreation, Explorers and Sharing the Planet (IB (PYP)
Lesson includes opportunities for student agency in the process and student voice in the work product. This quality teaching guide will help you to confidently engage students in a purposeful visual art lesson through a context that your students will love.
View a short video excerpt below.
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