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Canadian Art Stamps Presenting Research

Great Canadian Artists Texture, Colour, Composition

Students research the contributions to Canadian culture of a Canadian artist and recreate one of their paintings in modeling clay.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Bamboo Skewers
  • Canvas Board, 5x7
  • Modeling Tools
  • Toothpick(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    1. Refer to your source image.

    2. Outline the main part of your painting on the canvas board.

    3. Pay careful attention to the division of space and overall composition.

  • Step 2

    1. Use modeling clay to recreate the painting

    .2. Blend colours to match the colours in the painting.

    3. Press thin layers of modeling clay onto the canvas board.

    4. Pay close attention to the way one colour meets another.- crisp, hard edges- blurred, soft edges

  • Step 3

    1. View your work from a distance to see it with fresh eyes.

    2. Compare it with your source image and make any changes you might need.

Standards

Adaptations