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This Art Studio project will combine the imagery of poetry with some simple watercolor technique to create a memorable piece of art. Begin by reading this poem: Fog By Carl Sandburg The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. Using just 6 lines and simple language Carl Sandburg is able to paint a pic- ture with words. The imagery he uses captivates our imagination as we think of the way fog tends to roll in, creeping and quiet. Read the poem again and allow time for the group to discuss what they imagine in this scene. 1 ThePurplePrimer.com Art Studio Fog Poem and Watercolor
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This Art Studio project will combine the imagery of
poetry with some simple watercolor technique to
create a memorable piece of art.
Begin by reading this poem:
Fog
By Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Using just 6 lines and simple language Carl Sandburg is able to paint a pic-
ture with words.
The imagery he uses captivates our imagination as we think of the way fog
tends to roll in, creeping and quiet.
Read the poem again and allow time for the group to discuss what they
imagine in this scene.
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Art Studio Fog Poem and Watercolor
Art Studio
Supplies:
Watercolor Paints
Water cups
Paintbrushes
Watercolor Paper
Pencils
Color Pencils
Palette or paper plate
Everyone will see and hear something different in this poem. Encourage art-
ists to take time and sketch their idea. Maybe they see a cat or a city shroud-
ed in fog.
Using color pencils to add detail to your drawing, before adding watercolor,
will give the artwork depth.
Use a palette or paper plate to mix a light gray by combining some dark blue
and brown watercolor paint mixed with water.
Be sure to test the color on the side of your paper before adding it to your
drawing. Add more water if it is too dark.
Allow this light gray paint to dry. Next mix a darker shade of gray, adding a
little less water, varying shades of gray will add contrast to your painting. Al-
low this layer to dry.
Lastly, apply a small amount of black watercolor paint mixed with a little
water. Add this dark color, just here and there, to add even more contrast.
Encourage participants to apply these layers of fog to their drawing as they
“see” the image in the poem. There is no right or wrong way to create this
scene.
This project presents a great opportunity for individual creative expression.
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