Zart Art Gallery Term 4 2011

Materials:

• Ink
• A3 Cartridge (125- 130gsm preferably)
• Permanent Markers (assorted sizes)
• *Essential to check permanency of marker ink to ensure lines do not smudge when wet
• Water-soluble coloured pencils
• (multiples 12-pack colours plus several packets of 36 colours for additional blending options)
• Water pots
• ~size 2-8 soft brushes
• Paper towel

Ink Blot Preparation - (5 minutes during a prior session)

• Using a pipette or bottle with tiny hole in nozzle, teacher drizzles a random swirl of ink onto A3 cartridge
• Students blow through a straw to spread ink across page. (4-5 blows are usually ample)
• Put aside to dry

Ink Blot Pictures – Design & Detail (~40 – 60 minutes)

• Students view blown-ink designs from previous session then explore and discuss design possibilities.
• View page from multiple directions; squint; look at ink blot from a distance; ask others what they can see.
• Using permanent fine and medium black markers, students add lines to create a fantasy creature/item. Include both bold structural lines and intricate detail such as scales & body patterns 
• *HINT: If the creation has eyes...make them obvious.
• If ready – start colouring (see below)

Ink Blot Pictures – Colour Application (~40 – 60 minutes)

• Referring to the Colour Wheel – students revise colours that ‘blend well’ together.
• Commence colouring with each area/section coloured with at least 3 colours/hues. (Red, orange, yellow), (Dark, medium & light blue)
• Coloured pencil is applied firmly and thoroughly to ensure vibrancy of final piece.

Ink Blot pictures – Water application (~ 20 – 30 minutes)

• Colours in various sections are carefully blended; making sure brush is washed thoroughly/ wiped with paper towel between sections/significant colour changes. Dry flat to minimize colour runs.
• Students create a title/name for their artwork.

“With this activity I always know the children will create something fantastic...but I never know what!”
Lynn

Dingley Primary School - Lynn Jennison