The children are learning to colour with lines. We reviewed the different types of lines and watched a video on how to apply them in colouring. I like using A3-sized papers with the younger children as it allows them to draw sizable objects. My art tutor used to say coloured pencils are the hardest medium to master for young kids. It's quite unimaginable since it is such a common practice for children to own coloured pencils. I hardly use them in art class because first, the children would take too much effort to cover the entire drawing paper and many would complain that their wrists are tired.
Another reason is the different brands of coloured pencils yield different amount of colour pigments. There are some types where no matter the amount of strength you exert to colour, the colours would always appear very faint. The visual impact is futile. Furthermore, they would appear almost invisible on digital images. Coloured markers were provided for the children to prevent the mentioned disparities. I want the children to feel proud of their achievements and more confident with each project.
Whenever I'm doing process art with the children and I anticipated that they might mess up, I would remind them about the story Beautiful Oops that we'd read together in class during our first Art lesson. It works wonder most of the time and the children who had accidentally torn their papers would remain rational and calm when I reminded them of the story in times of 'crisis'.
My students have completed their drawing module in tape art. Watch the video to find out more!
