Do you love impressionism? Want to create memorable artworks? Try this Mini-Monet lesson plan from the Blick website. It even has an instructional video! I adjusted the materials list from the Blick website. Here is what I used: Shrinky Dinks shrink plastic, Frosted Ruff 'n' Ready, size 8"x10", cut into quarters (tip: cut it on the paper cutter) chalk pastels and spray fixative OR colored pencils easily removable masking tape, such as artists tape color photos of impressionist art from books, notecards and calendars oven or toaster oven and oven mitts baking sheet fine-tip gold pen (optional) Tape the Shrinky Dink, rough side up, over a section of the impressionist book or note card. Trace image onto Shrinky Dink. Use short strokes to mimic Monet's and other impressionists' style. Bake in the oven according to directions on the Shrinky Dink package. Shrinky Dinks shrink when baked, starting at 4"x5" before baking and about 2"x1.5" after. When baking [...]
