Art Lesson • Abstract Art Drawing Scoot • Fun Art Sub Lesson • Easy Art Activity
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Explore abstract art with this dynamic drawing game. This innovative approach to creating abstract art will have your students creating some uber-cool art will minimal prep.
With each card featuring a unique element to add to your abstract drawing, including textures, patterns, lines, and shapes, these cards are the perfect tool to help your child explore abstract art.
This versatile set of drawing cards can be used a number of ways and can fit into both traditional art classrooms and choice-based, or studio-based art rooms.
The basis for this lesson is that students will draw an idea from one each of the circles, dots, straight lines, curved lines, and angled lines drawing cards on their paper. They will also add a texture and pattern from the texture and pattern idea pages, then add color. All of the lines and shapes will intersect and create and abstract work of art.
If you’ve never tried a “SCOOT” lesson before, you are in for some fun!
This gets your students up and moving, which is proven to be good for learning.
There are several variations on how students go about acquiring the cards that they will use. I’ve spelled out several of my ideas, but I’m sure you’ll find other ways to use them as well. There are 30 cards for each of the elements, along with 30 texture ideas and 30 pattern ideas, so you are sure to have one-of-a-kind art.
The elements that the students add to their pictures are based on the “5 elements of shape” taught by Mona Brooks in her book, Drawing with Children. So if you’ve introduced your students to the 5 elements of shape, this is a superb follow-up activity. It allows your students to use the 5 elements of shape in a non-threatening way. Even if you are unfamiliar with the book, the elements of circles, dots, curved lines, angled lines, and straight lines are simple and easy to draw. No explanation about them is necessary; it’s just a bonus if you are trying to teach them already. I’ve included a definition card for each element for your word wall or bulletin board.
Your students will:
- Create an abstract drawing using the 5 elements of shape.
- Add textures to their artwork.
- Add patterns to their artwork.
- Finish the artwork with color media.
What you get:
- Teacher Instructions - 4 pages
- Student Instructions - 4 pages
- Numbered Drawing Cards (30) - 8 pages
- Texture Ideas (30) - 2 pages
- Pattern Ideas (30) - 2 pages
- Definitions - 1 page
>>>>> A total of 21 pages!
The texture and pattern idea pages are great reference for other projects as well!
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I used this as a way for students to have some form of reference for abstract. They loved it and I think their projects turned out really cool! We ended up using oil pastel and baby oil for our medium.
~ Aubrey T.
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My students LOVE to scoot and they loved this activity. It was the PERFECT activity to go with the unit we did on abstract art. Thanks.
~ Claudia R.
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My students LOVED this activity! I teach a variety of grade levels and this was easy enough for my littles while still being enjoyed by my older kids. We loved seeing the variety of things produced and loved how everyone made something different. I have 32 5th graders in my class and even though there were only 30 cards two kids could easily buddy up! Thanks so much and I can't wait to get some more products from you!
~ Janelle P.
✨Whether you're just starting out or have some teaching experience, this easy-to-teach activity is a great way to introduce your students to the world of abstract art. With abstract art examples, ideas, and tips for beginners, you be able to create a modern abstract masterpiece in no time! ✨
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