This month we are looking at the work of neo-impressionist Paul Signac.
Paul Signac
French
1863-1935
Signac was one of the world’s first pointillist painters, using small dots and strokes of paint to form his images. He spent a lot of time on the seacoast, painting the landscapes he encountered.
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| Paul Signac with Palette photograph 1883 |
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| Grand Canal Venice Paul Signac oil on canvas 1905 Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio |
This month we will be creating pointillist bags that will be filled with treats for children. To complete this project each child will need:
- 8 1/2 x 11″ scrap paper (this will be used as a measuring tool, so size is important) *1 sheet per child
- Scissors *1 per student
- Crayons – minimum 8 color set, we recommend Prang *can be shared
- Navy thread, 1 spool *can be shared
- Needles – We recommend self-threading *1 per student
- 3/4″ ribbon, 1 yard any color- *1 per student (can use 1/2 inch or 1 inch if that is what you have on hand)Masking tape *can be shared
- Acrylic paint,12 piece set, we recommend Reeves *can be shared
- everyday pencil with a with NEW eraser *1 per student
- Paint Palette (can substitute a few paper plates) *1 per student
- Optional: Small package of baby wipes or paper towels
See you at 6:30 on Friday, February 29th!
