The Art Problem
Use mixed media to create a simple still-life composition.
Objectives
Students will create an effective still life using collage and watercolor painting.
Materials
9 x 12" (23 x 30 cm) white drawing paper, scraps of patterned wallpaper, scissors, glue, watercolor paints, brushes, simple still-life setup such as a vase with flowers
Process
1. Explain to students that artists often create still lifes, which are artworks depicting inanimate objects.
2. Students begin the collage by cutting a table top or ...