Nature.It gives us everything we need to survive.
Our prehistoric ancestors were knowledgeable in what we could utilize from Mother Nature.
Animals were a source of food and clothing, their bones even utilized for making needles to sew with.
We used what it offered and in turn respected its magnificence.
It is easy to forget what our local surroundings offer us when it comes to creating with your children.
Paintbrushes were made from animal hair and wood, many are still made from these materials.
Today we will be exploring the concept of Mother Nature Paintbrushes.
What can be used to paint within your garden or parks?
The answer is pretty much anything!
Mark Making.
They can be dots, line, patterns, textures and so on.
Those studying art history are taught to learn to distinguish pieces of art through the mark making.
Each painter has a unique way they apply paint.
Do you have a family member whose handwriting is very distinctive?
Each of your nature paint brushes will leave a mark on your paper in a slightly different way.
Test out each one and see how they look.
Do they look the same?
Which mark do they prefer?
Which is easiest to paint with?
Getting started.
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