by Lindsay Law (follow)

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A great way for children to learn about art and the materials and method used to create it is to use another artist as inspiration. This is great for older children to do as a research project culminating in a piece of art. My project is based on Ritchie Collins' art.



Time: Varies
Age: 5-10s, Over 10s
Level: Medium



Materials



The materials will vary depending on the artist you pick. It's best to choose one with a very recognisable style, like Van Gogh or Monet. Or, choose a local artist who can help you with your project. We are so lucky to have a friendly local artist in Ritchie Collins, whose gallery and studio is just a few doors down from our flat. Ritchie has spent so much time with my daughters, explaining the materials he uses and how he builds up a painting. Our project was based on his beautiful night-time cityscapes, which my daughters love (I love them too!). My daughters created a painting in his style of art using the method below.


































And there you go, a beautiful picture in the style of a brilliant local artist. Who are you going to use for inspiration?

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#5 to 10s
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