ABSTRACT SQUARES

Abstract Squares!

I often get ideas just from looking at magazines.  This idea actually came from a dish I saw and I fell in love with how simple this project can be.  This is great for students of all ages!

Supplies: 

15" x 15" piece of BFK Reeves printmaking paper
pencil, ruler
watercolors or acrylic inks
brushes
a nice 2" mat (mat board or even paper)


Dish advertised in a magazine

Procedures:

• Use a pencil for the marking and measuring
• Measure and mark a 1 1/2" border all around the paper ~ this is to allow for matting of your artwork when done
• Make a grid using 2" squares
• Without a ruler, put another square inside each of the 2" squares, don't make them exactly perfect, this will give the art a casual and free feel to go with the flowing watercolors/inks
• Using your watercolors or inks, paint each of the large and small squares
• It is OK to view the pencil marks in this work as it sort of adds to the personality of it
• Create a mat for your work, hang and enjoy!

  

  Artist:  Sydney, age 7

  
  

  

  Artist:  Mrs. R.

  
  

  

  Artist:  Oliviana, age 9