Did You Know...

…that the first recorded use of charcoals as an artistic medium was in cave paintings? The Lascaux Caves located in France has paintings dating back about 20,000 years. The artists used pigments from rocks, animal fat, and dirt to paint various animals and people.

For this project, students will mimic their techniques by using natural pigments as well! From beet to coffee beans, students will explore how to use unorthodox artist materials to illustrate their own depictions of animals and people!