In December you learned about Piet Mondrian. Mondrian’s art became more abstract over time until his paintings contained only lines and rectangles of five colors: black, white, red, blue, and yellow. I recommend that you reread that post to refresh your memory before continuing with this project.
Also in December, I posted a Mondrian-inspired painting project. The project I am sharing with you today is much simpler. It’s also not nearly as messy and requires fewer supplies. I’m pleased with how my artwork came out and I think you’ll have good results, too.
Supplies Needed:
Construction Paper: Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue
Glue Stick
Scissors
Gather your materials. You will use a full sheet of black and less than one sheet each of the other colors.
Do not cut your sheet of black construction paper. It will be the background of your artwork and will form the black lines between colors. Cut various sized rectangles, strips, and squares of white, red, yellow, and blue.
Lay your colors onto your black paper. If necessary, cut the rectangles so they fit onto the paper. Play with the rectangles until you like the look of your artwork.
To complete your artwork, use your glue stick to attach the rectangles to the black paper.
This is a great project to do with a group of kids. It is not too difficult or time consuming, and each child will create a unique piece.
Don’t forget to check out my post on De Stijl, the art movement to which Piet Mondrian belonged.
You may also be interested to create your own edible Mondrian painting.
Return to main page.
Also in December, I posted a Mondrian-inspired painting project. The project I am sharing with you today is much simpler. It’s also not nearly as messy and requires fewer supplies. I’m pleased with how my artwork came out and I think you’ll have good results, too.Supplies Needed:
Construction Paper: Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue
Glue Stick
Scissors
Gather your materials. You will use a full sheet of black and less than one sheet each of the other colors.
Do not cut your sheet of black construction paper. It will be the background of your artwork and will form the black lines between colors. Cut various sized rectangles, strips, and squares of white, red, yellow, and blue.
Lay your colors onto your black paper. If necessary, cut the rectangles so they fit onto the paper. Play with the rectangles until you like the look of your artwork.
To complete your artwork, use your glue stick to attach the rectangles to the black paper.
This is a great project to do with a group of kids. It is not too difficult or time consuming, and each child will create a unique piece.
Don’t forget to check out my post on De Stijl, the art movement to which Piet Mondrian belonged.
You may also be interested to create your own edible Mondrian painting.
Return to main page.
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