Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Farmland landscapes using perspective



I did this lesson with seventh graders, most of who have not learned anything about perspective drawing. This was a wonderful introduction to perspective drawing & landscapes. I would recommend it for 5th-7th grade. We did a 1 point perspective worksheet first. 
The use of soft pastel on colored construction paper is no fail.
I love setting the kids up with a project that is destined to look great. 


Students had to draw a landscape and include crop lines some how.
Tracing in sharpie before applying the pastel was optional. 

These were a few of the examples I showed the kids. If you'd like my entire slide show leave your email in the comments and I'll happily send it along to you.
*** I now have my slide show available via this link. ***




There are so many great Van Gogh examples, you could easily tie it in with a Van Gogh lesson. 

Some more great finished products:











56 comments:

  1. Great project! The results the kids got are stunning! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  2. Just beautiful! A couple of these remind me of the art of David Hockney.

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  3. Could you send me your slideshow of examples please... thanks for this.

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    1. Hi Helpful Hector- I'm so sorry for the delay! Please give me your email address and I'll be happy to send you the folder of images. -Rachel

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    2. I would like your slideshow. JenniferHames12@gmail.com

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    3. I was curious if you would also share this fabulous slideshow with me? Love this lesson!

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    4. whelihan.julie@littletonaz.org is my handle, for I LOVE these.... thanks for your extreme kindnesses. Julie

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  4. WOW these look amazing! Could you please send me your slideshow. I would love to try this with my class. Thanks :)

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  5. I'd love a copy of the slide show! I taught elementary art for twelve years, but I'm starting a middle school art position in one week! I have always tried to include some art history in my artworks even in elementary. I've been finding lots of great projects online, but I've been having trouble tying them to art history lessons. This one would be great! Like you said, one could go with van Gogh, or I think David Hockney would be good, too. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Forgot to post my email. Aubrey.1976@yahoo.com
      Thinking about trying this lesson with six grade next week.

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  6. I think this is a great and easy way to introduce perspective. A lot of my students claim it's just too hard. This looks simple, yet eye catching. I'd love a copy of your slide show. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. I would like a copy of you're slideshow please. Great lesson, the kids did a beautiful job. Thanks

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  8. Hi Rachel,
    I would very much like your slideshow. Thank you! Hope my aol email works - bccogs@aol.com

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  9. YES please! I have a new job and NO ART up! These would be great as a first lesson! I have to teach landscapes! My email address is lauracapes@yahoo.co.uk. Great blog BTW. and thanks.

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  10. These are beautiful. Could you send me your slides. I like to inspire my students with visuals. Are you using chalk or oil pastels? csaraniero@susd.org

    Thank you!

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  11. What gorgeous work! I would love the slideshow as well. My email is cdresang@uges.k12.wi.us

    Thanks!

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  12. Beautiful art....I would like the slideshow also, please. My email is: Michele.Carr@wilmiington.k12.oh.us.

    Thanks so much!

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  13. Love these!! Please send me the slide show!
    krimar@wilsonsd.org
    thanks so much!

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  14. This is great! Could you please send me your slideshow? Email is nofziger0215@gmail.com. thanks!

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  15. this is great. Could you please send me your slideshow? Thanks

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  16. oops forgot my email
    margobee@comcast.net

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  17. Wow, these look AMAZING!!
    Could you please give me the slides?
    svanbaarsel@svsd.ca
    Thanks!!

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  18. Wow! These are awesome! May i have a copy of your slideshow? plubrano@comcast.net

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  19. Those are great! I love the concept! Can I have a copy of the slide show to use with my 6 th graders? Joy111481@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  20. These are beautiful! Can I please have a copt of the slideshow shana.gutterman@mjgds.org

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    1. Hi Shana, I tried to email you but it bounced back. My slide show can now be accessed via the link I added above though!

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  21. These are great! May I please have a copy of your slideshow? I can't wait to do this with my students.
    Thank you
    chadandlaura2@gmail.com

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  22. I was curious if you would also share this fabulous slideshow with me? Love this lesson!

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  24. Great lesson
    Please could you send me the landscape pictures
    loren.firth@gmail.com
    Many thanks

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  25. wow...Beautiful art....I would like the slideshow , please
    fryaarianezhad@gmail.com

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  26. The landscapes are beautiful. Please send me the slideshow: andimcwhirt@gmail.com

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  27. The landscapes are beautiful. Please send me the slideshow: andimcwhirt@gmail.com

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  28. Awesome! I'd love to use your slideshow! whitneyweed@gmail.com

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  29. So beautiful! Are you still able to send out your materials? I'd love to use your slides/worksheets etc. If so: bigredscissors@gmail.com and thanks!

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  30. Amazing work!! Can you please send me your materials? My class will love it and I would appreciate it :)
    Diemmitran@live.com.au

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  31. HI! Could you please send me you powerpoint? Much appreciated:)
    marlies.harding@cssd.ab.ca

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  32. I would also appreciate the slide show. thankyou for sharing.
    vittishi@gmail.com

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  33. Hi! Would you please EMAIL me the slideshow? I often teach in rural areas with no internet access so have to have it downloaded on my computer. The current link won't allow it. Thanks for this gorgeous lesson!

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  34. I would like the slideshow.
    Angela.jones97@gmail.com

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  35. Please send your slideshow. The artwork is beautiful!
    aheflin@jeffersonschools.org

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  36. What a joy this slide show is,could I also have this slide show to inspire my students please?
    annwhitty0@gmail.com

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  37. HI
    I was thinking Grant Woods and would be another artist
    to include in a PowerPoint.

    Thank you - I love this idea!
    Cannot wait to try with my fifth grade.

    cash1253@gmail.com

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  38. hi,

    I'd love to have the entire slideshow. It's a wonderful lesson!
    nathalie_p27@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

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  39. I would love to use your slide show for my 6th graders.

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  40. How long did it take your students to complete this project? What size paper did you use?

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  41. I would love to use your slideshow avenalll@aaps.k12.mi.us

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  42. This looks like a great project,please could I have your slide show

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