LESSON PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
COLOR
BLAZING BANYAN TREE
Lesson Objectives: Students will learn about color while creating an intertwining banyan tree.
Time Required: 2 sessions
Artist: Ricardo Ruiz, El Corrido del Mocho Eugenio, Mathis, Texas
Source: Dynamic Art Projects for Children, pgs 38-40
Materials (Day 1):
White construction paper 12×18
Black tempera paint
Paintbrushes
Materials (Day 2):
Oil pastels
Wet Ones
Presentation: Discuss color. Discuss line: the branches of the banyan tree. Show pictures of banyan trees so students can see the intertwining nature of the branches.
Procedure, Session 1:
- Pass out paper. Write names on back. Orient horizontally.
- With pencil, guide students in drawing a banyan tree. (There are great directions for this on pg 39).
- Paint with black tempera paint.
Procedure, Session 2:
- Pass out the banyan trees. Color in the banyan tree with oil pastels.
- Heavy application will result in more vibrant colors.
- Show students how to blend two colors in one space using a finger.
- Create water reflections of the branches using black oil pastel and reflections of the sky with multi-colored pastels.
- If necessary, go over the tree trunks and branches with black oil pastel.
