Painted Paper Sunshine's (Water Gun Art) With The 2 Soul Sisters Summer Art Camp

We created "Painted Paper Sunshines using Water Gun Art Painted Paper"! It was a fun and engaging activity for the 2 Soul Sisters Summer Art Camp, incorporating lessons on Studio Habits of Mind and Composition. Here's a guide on how to organize this project:

Materials Needed:

• Water guns filled with diluted yellow and orange tempera or acrylic paint. See the previous blog post on how to paint paper with water guns. https://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2023/11/water-gun-painting-with-2-soul-sisters.html
• Large sheets of paper
• Paintbrushes
• Protective gear (aprons or old clothes)
• Pencils and erasers
• Pencils
• Glue
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Additional colored paper or mixed media materials for composition (optional)

Instructions:

1. Introduction to Studio Habits of Mind:
• Begin the session by introducing the concept of Studio Habits of Mind, focusing on key habits such as observing, envisioning, experimenting, and expressing.
2. Explaining the Project:
• Explain to the campers that they will be creating vibrant "Painted Paper Sunshines" using water gun painted paper. This will help us  to explore color, composition, and the Studio Habits of Mind all in this camp art unit.
3. Composition and Studio Habits of Mind:
• While creating the sunshines, encourage campers to consider composition elements such as balance, focal point, and movement. Prompt them to envision and experiment with different arrangements of the sunburst pattern.
• Encourage observation of how the colors blend, envisioning the final artwork, experimenting with texture techniques, and expressing their creative ideas.
4. Adding Details and Mixed Media (Optional):
• After the sunburst base is created, campers can use paintbrushes or additional mixed media materials to add details such as facial features, rays, or additional elements to enhance their sunshines.
5. Reflection and Discussion:
• Once the artworks are completed, hold a reflective discussion session where campers share their thoughts on the Studio Habits of Mind they utilized during the activity. Encourage them to discuss their compositions and what they observed, envisioned, experimented with, and expressed.
6. Display and Sharing:
• Display the vibrant Painted Paper Sunshines around the art camp area, allowing campers to admire each other's work and celebrate their creativity. A gallery walk of sorts is a nice touch for such an art camp.

Scroll through the photos to see our process:

 

Through this activity, campers can explore color, composition, and artistic expression while applying the Studio Habits of Mind, fostering a deeper understanding of artistic processes and encouraging creativity in a fun and collaborative environment.

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