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Lesson 7: Painting Puppets

Overview

We will paint large areas of our sculptures by dabbing and using large brush strokes. Students will be able to blend and mix colors to cover big areas of their sculptures.

Grade Level

3-8

Media

Paper Mâché, Sculpture

Lessons In Unit

10

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Materials

  • Acrylic paint
  • Large paintbrushes
  • Paper towels

Activities

Step 1

Discuss choosing colors for sculptures. Will colors be realistic, symbolic, or express a feeling?

Step 2

Revisit color mixing and demonstrate making one to two colors to paint large areas of sculpture. Demonstrate brush washing.

Step 3

Have students paint large areas of sculpture. They will mix colors as they proceed.

Reflection

Students will reflect with a partner on the process of painting their sculpture using the following sentence starters:

I painted my sculpture _______ and ________.
I made_____ [color] by mixing ____ and _____.
I chose this color because _______________.
This color makes me feel ________________.
This color reminds me of _____________________.

Writing Prompt (Optional):

Students will write about the process of painting their sculpture using the following sentence starters:

I painted my sculpture _______ and ________.
I made_____ [color] by mixing ____ and _____.
I chose this color because _______________.
This color makes me feel ________________.
This color reminds me of _____________________.

Sketchbook Prompt (Optional):

Students will sketch a drawing of their puppet. They will include ideas for what to add next class. 

Vocabulary

Tint, shade, primary colors, secondary colors, dab