Inspired by folk artist Clementine Hunter, these zinnia bouquets are a pure pleasure to create. Clementine Hunter was a self-taught artist who painted scenes of work on the farm, celebrations, and zinnias. She was a descendant of slaves and worked as a laborer on a plantation in Louisiana. A fantastic introduction to the lesson is the picture book biography Art from Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter by Kathy Whitehead and Shane W. Evans. After learning about the artist, we draw zinnias in a symmetrical arrangement. Some of Clementine Hunter’s bouquets were painted this way, which is our inspiration. It's a simple way for children to learn about symmetry while painting a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This project can be done on white drawing paper with a painted background, or on construction paper (which takes less time). Either way is beautiful, and the lesson demonstrates both techniques. Modifications are shown for younger students. These are created with oil pastels and tempera. This project’s great for Black History Month, Spring or Summer, Mother’s Day, or really anytime. Time Required: 60-90 minutes, broken into 2 classes. The 19-page project includes:  -Project Overview + Learning Objectives -Supplies + Resources -Spotlight: Clementine Hunter -Detailed Photo Tutorial for Drawing + Painting with 2 Options -Samples -Photos of Zinnias -Handout: Drawings of Folk Art Zinnia Bouquets Thanks for checking out the lesson! I’m an artist, and I teach art to children in Westchester, New York. My passion is creating art projects my students love and sharing them with you. You can follow me here on TpT, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ruthchapman.art/ and on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ruthchapman/ My personal art is at https://www.ruthchapmanart.com