Move Over, Van Gogh...

We've been studying some of Van Gogh's techniques, here is Sarah's version of a bird on our porch rail using pointillism (the flowering tree in the background is Frangipani, a very fragrant and beautiful tree that grows on Pacific Islands).

We also learned about impasto, the technique of applying undiluted oil paint very thickly to create interesting textures. Sarah used acrylic paints, and the others used poster paints thickened with detergent. Instead of paint brushes, the kids created texture with popsicle sticks.