2nd grade- Jim Dine Hearts

This is an easy one day lesson to do around Valentine's Day. First we look at artwork by Jim Dine. We discuss how Jim Dime's hearts have multiple colors and his background has multiple colors.

Students pass out supplies which includes white paper, oil pastels, and watercolor paint. We start by drawing a heart in the middle of the paper. I have students pick three colors of oil pastels, one medium, one light, and dark. We color the outside edge of the heart using the darkest color. We Color next to the dark color using them medium color. Lastly, we color the center using the light color. Students  then use their fingers to rub the colors together so they mix which creates a gradual value.

To complete the project students use watercolors to paint the background. They can do any design that they please.