Artist Day!

Throughout the year, we introduce our children to different artists and styles of artwork, encouraging them to explore, experiment and find their own ways to be creative! This week we have been learning about Jackson Pollock and Vincent van Gogh!

First up was Jackson Pollock! We explored how he created his artwork using techniques such as dripping, splashing and flicking paint. Of course, we had to have a go ourselves… and things got VERY messy! The children had so much fun experimenting with the paint and creating their own completely unique masterpieces. We then looked at Vincent van Gogh and his famous Sunflowers. This time, our artists slowed things down, carefully looking at the sunflowers in front of them before using brushes and easels to create their own beautiful interpretations. Exploring different artists helps children discover that there is no single “right” way to create art. It develops creativity, confidence, observation, fine motor skills and gives children new ways to express their own ideas.

Two very different artists… and lots of amazing little artists of our own at St Marks!