Art Using Pointillism
Projects & Activities
This activity is inspired by the artist Walter Ufer, who was a member of the Taos Society of Artists. Ufer sometimes used a painting technique called pointillism, which involves small painted dots to create areas of color that form a pattern or picture.
Materials Needed:
Pencil
Oil Pastels
Personal Photograph
Paper
Directions:
Step 1:
Find a photograph of your favorite landscape you have visited.
Step 2:
Sketch it out on a piece of paper.
Step 3:
Using the oil pastels, start adding color to your drawing.
Step 4:
Blend the color with your finger or a paper towel.
Step 5:
For the sky and/or background use the pastels to create small dots. Experiment by placing the dots closer together or farther apart. Get creative with your color choices have fun!
