Cityscape Watercolor Paintings

Cityscape Paintings~Inspired by Paul Klee

By the First and Second grade Artists

“The Red Balloon” and “Castle and Sun” from Paul Klee’s magic square series

In Paul Klee’s “Magic Square” series, Klee creates cityscapes that use a rhythmic repetition of mostly geometric lines and shapes, in colors that either trend towards the mostly cool or mostly warm. The resulting composition is balanced, harmonious and abstracted. 

We observed and discussed these characteristics, especially how Klee’s use of shape and color affect pattern, balance and rhythm. 

Student work:

 

Monochromatic Silhouettes

MONOCHROMATIC SILHOUETTES

Silhouette Paintings using Value and Monochromatic Color

Students in fifth and sixth grade began this project by creating a color they loved, and using only white+the custom color to create a sky. We began with white at the light source, gradually adding tints of color circling outwards.

Students explored perspective and created their Silhouette in the foreground of their painting.  

 

Ceramic Owls by the First and Second Grade Artists