Vincent Van Gogh 1853-1890 Dutch painter. He is best known for his post-Impressionist work. His most famous works include several studies of sunflowers and A Starry Night (1889)
The kids will learn about Van Gogh, as an artist, and his series of sunflower paintings. Then they will make their own little Van Gogh's!
Materials needed:
12 x 18 Acrylic paper or drawing paper.
Tempura paint- (in the art room)- Yellow, green, brown & red
Pencils, Medium paint brushes
Disposable plates or plastic palettes for mixing paints.
A vase with real or fake sunflowers
Images of sunflower paintings
What You Do:
First, introduce the students to Van Gogh. Show them the Slide show, and trying to get them enthused and ask questions about what they see, or are interested in. Take time to discuss the different elements that they notice in each painting that they are to imitate, as well as the principles of art. We discuss the use of color and techniques we might use to paint certain aspects of each work of art. Ask them what they think Van Gogh's favorite color was (yellow!) Talk about and show them real sunflowers, how they grow, show how they droop a little in the vase sometimes. Try www.sunflowers.com for loads of information. 
Explain and show students how lots of yellow and a tiny drop of red mix to make an orangey-yellow. Have a helper pass out a paper towel, paintbrush and set up the paint palettes. The plate should have lots of yellow, tiny bit of red, brown (for pot, or center of flowers) and green (for stems)
Have the students write their name on the back of the paper, then they can sketch a vase with their pencil. Not the flowers, they are freehand. If it is kindergarten then you might pre-trace vases on the paper. Then the students are left to paint their unique versions of the famous masterpiece. They will need lots of encouragement, and with different levels of motor skills and artistic ability, sometimes lots of help. Make sure to ask other moms for help on the big day.
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