Big Beautiful Flowers

Steps

Watercolors and flowers are the perfect combination. Kids' science and art skills blossom as they experiment with an array of flower colors and shapes.

Supplies:

Crayola Watercolors
Heavy Paper
Water

Crayola Paint Brushes
Newspaper

CIY Staff

Steps:

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1 Look at a flower, garden, bouquet, paintings, or photographs of flowers. Notice the colors and shapes of the leaves and petals. Imagine some big, colorful blossoms.

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2 Cover your work area with newspaper. Paint a flower, or a whole bouquet of blossoms, with Crayola® Washable Watercolors and Watercolor Brushes. Fill the paper with color.

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3 Experiment with how much water you use. To get intense colors use more paint and less water. Mix colors to create new tints and shades. Dry.

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4 Plants have many parts that keep flowers alive and growing. If you like, paint a second flower that includes the roots, stem, leaves, and petals. Dry.

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5 Which painting do you find most interesting? Why?