Larger Than Life

Created by Lee-Jean Lin

” Nobody sees a flower, really, it is so small. We haven’t got time – and to see (a flower) takes time like to

have a friend takes time.”

– Georgia O’Keeffe

Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, students will create their own version of a close up flower, while exploring monoprinting with foam board and paint.

● Students will learn about the life of Georgia O’Keeffe and her bond with nature.

● Students will be introduced to the medium of printmaking.

● Students will transfer a contour line drawing onto a foam plate to make a monoprint of a flower.

● Scratch foam (9”x12”), Black paper (9”x12”- Artagain)

● Sketch paper (9”x 12” newsprint)

● Plates (for mixing paints)

● Dull pencils

● 2 watercolor brushes (small and medium)

● Paper towel for wiping brushes between colors (no water cups)

▪ Distance Learning Tips – Suggestions to help make this experience enjoyable for all.

▪ Elements of Art – Resource sheet with vocabulary used by artists.