Brush Strokes: Painting Like Expressionists
Exploring Different Brush Techniques Year 3 Art Lesson
What is Expressionism?
Art that shows feelings and emotions Artists use bold colours and brush strokes Painting shows how the artist feels inside Famous expressionist artists include Van Gogh
How Do You Feel Today?
Think about your emotions right now Happy? Excited? Calm? Energetic? How would you paint that feeling?
Meet Your Brushes
Flat brushes - wide and straight Round brushes - pointed tip Old fluffy brushes work great too! Different brushes make different marks
Technique 1: Stabbing
Use a flat brush Hold brush upright Stab the canvas quickly Perfect for flowers, leaves, and rocks
Technique 2: Tapping
Use a flat or fluffy brush Gently tap the canvas Creates soft, fuzzy textures Great for trees, bushes, and clouds
Technique 3: Overlapping
Use a flat brush Paint in overlapping strokes Great for backgrounds Helps blend colours together
Practice Time!
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Your Expressionist Masterpiece
Choose your emotion to paint Use all three brush techniques Stabbing for details Tapping for soft areas Overlapping for backgrounds Let your feelings guide your brush!
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