Color Drawing Georgia O'Keeffe Poppys - Art Activity - No Prep

Great introduction for students to working with color and understanding color theory. Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, students are provided with a reference image of her famous painting, Red Poppy, and a swatch of the various colors included in it. A template enables students to emulate O’Keeffe’s technique within guiding outlines.

There are two templates included. One for left handers and one for right!

Students may use pencils, watercolor or pastels to create the image. Simply match the colors and make a masterpiece!

More about this worksheet:
When working using color studies of famous works, students will gain an understanding of their medium, of tone and how colors work together to create visual effects; and of observational drawing/painting, while also building their familiarity with this historically-significant artwork. It is also an engaging handout for early-finishers or for those who respond well to activities that are accessible but require focus.

Materials: Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Focus: Color, Shape, Line

*Use a laser printer and thicker paper if using watercolor.

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