Dr. Doodle Art Contest

Dear Children

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Leaf Printing

In term 3 week 2, children will be doing leaf printing. They can bring a variety of leaf-cuttings from home.

Materials provided:

• Paint
• Leaves

Discuss:

• Colours scheme
• Textures

Pupils' work

Collect fresh leaves

Primary colours

By Julia from P2 Thinker

By Szee Wei from P2 Thinker

By Vernice from P2 Thinker

Instructions:

• Paint the BACK of the leaf using a colour they desire. The BACK of the leaf has veins and stem that are most prominent so it make a better imprint

• Press the painted leaf down onto the blank paper PAINT-SIDE DOWN

• Rub gently over the entire leaf to transfer the paint evenly

• Gently peel the leaf off the paper to see the beautiful imprint
  

Anti-drug art contest participants

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Artwork from the participants:



By Fan Wendi from P5 Innovator



By Joelle Wong from P3 Thinker



By Megan Wan from P5 Innovator




By Paigie from P3 Innovator



EYEC Art Contest

Selected P3 and P4 children took part in an Art contest on 27 May 2012 at City Square Mall. Bi Ningxi from P3 creator came in Second for Category A pupils.

The Basic

There are occasions when children forgot to write their names, class, date and title before beginning their art work. Therefore, it is habit for me to request them to write these down before I begin my instructions. These are samples of pupils' good work:

Very neat & tidy. 

This is acceptable too.

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Writing with a crayon is not encouraged.

Painting

The two circles contain yellow paint done by separate pupils. What could have contributed to the differences?










The circle below contains less yellow pigment because the paint is not well-mixed (with water). Pupils were taught to mix the paint in circular motions for 10 times and repeat the actions on the other side of the paint brush.

Preventing the appearance of paper pulp

Children are reminded to mix the colours well before painting. (See picture below) Result of excessive water and the repeated action of painting on the same spot causes paper pulp to appear. If colours were well-mixed, there is sufficient colour pigment on the paint brush and therefore children do not need to paint on the same spot repeatedly. 


Appearance of paper pulp in children's painting is often associated with dull colours as there isn't enough colour pigment.

Appearance of paper pulp

Storage of paint brushes

Children are encouraged to clean and store their paint brushes properly to ensure durability.


Paint brushes can be washed thoroughly under running water and gently clean the bristles with their fingers.


Ensure that the brushes are not resting on the bristles when leaving it to dry.

Result of resting on bristles while drying