Alma Thomas - abstract art mini topic

Outcomes - children create their own abstract artwork inspired by Alma Thomas.

A sequence of art lessons and background info which can be used over a sequence of lessons or which can be simplified and done in a morning/ afternoon.

Alma Thomas was an expressionist painter and art teacher who was best known for her bright, colourful works which she created simply because they made her happy. This mini topic explores two of her paintings in detail and allows children to develop and practice their impasto, colour dash and colour mixing skills.