

If you have access to colored papers, weaving strips of blue or rose colored papers is a great way to chat about Picasso’s Blue and Rose Periods. If students are creating virtually, using junk mail or magazines is a great option. You can use scrap paper from the recycle bin to create unique textures and colors. With the sharp, angular shapes of his Three Musicians artwork, children love assembling papers to achieve shapes. Try using a Sharpie, a black oil pastel or a black crayon.Ĭollage and paper weaving also lend well to Picasso. Since most of his artwork is characterized bu shapes, anything that makes a strong outline is a great place to start. Picasso is a great artist to introduce using minimal supplies like crayons, markers and simple pan watercolors. Kids love creating this abstract portrait because there is no correct method and the possibilities are endless. It’s hard to have a well-rounded art program without including a Picasso Faces art project. “Picasso and the Girl with the Ponytail” by Laurence Anholtīoth books introduce Picasso’s life and are a great segue into art projects. “When Picasso Met Mootisse” by Nina Laden

Here are a few of our favorite books about Picasso: If you’ve been following Deep Space Sparkle for any length of time, you know we love a good children’s book – it’s almost always our go-to for introducing an artist or lesson. Picasso was one of the founders of the Cubist art movement, which is considered one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. Picasso focused on breaking down his subjects into geometric shapes, then reassembling the pieces, which looked like a mixed-up puzzle. This is when he developed many of the art movements he was most famous for, like Cubism.
