Klee Inspired Cats

Paul Klee

Swiss painter, Paul Klee, was best know for his Expressionist works of art.  His use of imagery and color truly strike a chord with children.  Blogger Deep Space Sparkle has some fabulous ideas on how to incorporate Paul Klee into the classroom.  Below is my take on Klee's Cat and Bird, painting and first grade artists.

Cat and Bird

Day one was reading Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by, Eric Litwin to the groups.  We discussed the special features of what makes a cat, a cat.  We needed to pay special attention to the ears, nose, eyes, and whiskers to make a cat realistic.  The class then looked at the Klee painting, Cat and Bird and admired his use of color and imagination.  Afterwards, we practiced drawing cats in our sketchbook before making a final draft on a larger piece of paper.

Day two was all about pastels and how to use them.  We worked in sections to make sure not too much smudging occurred and made sure to switch colors with every section.

I just love how these final cats came out!