Little Ashcan Paints A Still Life 🎨🍊

Our latest Little Ashcan project was inspired by Marcos Beccari, a Brazil-based watercolor artist known for his hyper-realistic depictions of people and nature. 🌍🎨

The Project: Real Food, Real Art 🥕🍊

For this project, students used real food to create large-scale watercolor paintings. The challenge? Start with detailed sketches of red and green peppers, then bring them to life with vibrant watercolor techniques! 🖌️✨

The Process: Sketch, Paint, Observe 🔍

Observation & Sketching: Students closely examined their chosen angle, capturing every curve and detail.
Watercolor Experimentation: They played with techniques to represent textures, colors, and shadows. 🌈
Bringing it to Life: Finally, students added depth and realism, focusing on light and texture to make their peppers pop! 🍉

Stunning Realism ✨

The results were incredible! The students’ paintings were rich with detail, showing off their mastery of light, texture, and form—just like Beccari’s work. Each piece told a story and brought everyday food to life in a whole new way! 🍽️🎨

This project wasn’t just about painting peppers—it was about seeing the world around us with fresh eyes. At Little Ashcan, we believe in learning from nature and creating art that celebrates its beauty. 🌿💫