The Creative Process 🖌️
In this project, our Little Ashcan artists started by learning about the color wheel, which is the foundation of understanding how colors relate to each other. They discussed primary colors and how they mix to form secondary colors. The focus was on learning complementary colors, which create strong contrast and vibrancy when used together, making them a fun and engaging choice for our young artists.
Last week, our students explored organic shapes, which are free-flowing and natural in form, like those found in nature—think leaves, clouds, or waves. This week, however, we shifted focus to geometric shapes, such as squares, triangles, and circles. The students had the chance to experiment with these more structured forms, helping them balance creativity with precision as they built their designs.
The project combined these ideas using a variety of materials. The students used acrylic paint to mix and apply their chosen complementary colors to the organic shapes they created. To add an extra layer of creativity, we incorporated masking tape into the process. The tape technique allowed them to create sharp, defined edges around their shapes, adding an element of precision to their artwork. Once the tape was peeled away, the result was a beautiful contrast between clean lines and vibrant, blended colors.
