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WATERCOLOR GLUE FLOWERS

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This painting project is simple but holds space for endless creativity, making it suitable for both kids and the adults around them! ​

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Here's an example, A painting inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's "Red Poppy"

MATERIALS:

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  • ​A bottle of Elmer's glue 
  • A sturdy watercolor paper
  • A watercolor palette
  • A paintbrush
  • A cup of water


​STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS-

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About the Artists mentioned:

Georgia o'keeffe

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Was an American artist who worked throughout the early-mid 20th century. She is known for her realistic close up paintings of flowers.

Takashi Murakami

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Is a Japanese artist who is famous today. He is known for his very colorful cartoon-style flowers.

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This website and its content was created by undergraduate students in the Detroit Connections course at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design.

Detroit Connections is taught by faculty member Melanie Manos.  If you have questions please contact melmanos@umich.edu. 

Website support from Larrea Young (laryoung@umich.edu).

  • Home
  • Art Connects Kids
    • Sculpture >
      • How to Make Playdough
      • How to Papier-mâché
      • How to Make Human Figure with Bendy Wire
      • Share Your Work
    • Fibers Fun >
      • Quilted Blanket Project
      • Pom Pom Project
      • Wearables Project
    • Storytelling >
      • Build Your Character
      • How to Make a Story
      • How to Tell Your Story
    • Inspiration >
      • Become a Famous Painter
      • Collaging Your Feelings
      • Minimalist Landscapes
      • MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE
      • Watercolor Flowers
    • Crafts and Countries >
      • Australia
      • Mexico
      • Russia
      • India
      • China
  • YAAAA
    • Fibers >
      • Fibers Sculpture Project
      • Fibers Video Workshop
    • Sculpture >
      • Sculpture & Light Project
      • Lamp Making Video Workshop
    • Painting >
      • Sound & Painting Video Workshop
    • Animation
    • Illustration >
      • Illustration Project
      • Comic Through Song Video Workshop