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Remembrance Day Poppy Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe

Remembrance Day Poppy Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe

Students use the work of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe as inspiration for the creation of an oil pastel drawing of a poppy for Remembrance Day.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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  • Black or Dark Construction Paper
  • Erasers
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    1. View poppies painted by Georgia O'Keefe.

    2. Notice how she uses colour and space. - close-up view - cropped image - gently rounded corners - bright, bold colour - colours glow

    3. Make a plan drawing inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's ideas.

  • Step 2

    1. Use a pencil to outline the main shapes of your poppy on a piece of black construction paper.

    2. Blend warm colours of oil pastel to create glowing petals. - red - red-orange - orange - yellow-orange

  • Step 3

    1. Add text to the drawing.

    2. View your work with fresh eyes.

    3. How have you made Georgia O'Keefe's style your own?

Standards

Adaptations