Can't get enough of this

The best part of teaching art is seeing this ... we are making collage art at Nest this term (one of my favourites!) These little collages were made by children aged 4-13 and most of the kids took them home for Mothers Day... hence I took photos because ordinarily I would steal them away for weeks, they are so inspirational. We use 'Eric Carle' style painted paper making the most of left over paints.

And this one (LOVE the colours chosen) is an Ed Emberley style collage. The children will be trying out many styles of collage over the first five weeks, then make there own that will be used for animation... The Thursday night mums are getting into it too with collaged softies... very exciting! all will be revealed soon.

Comments

[kirsten]

these are gorgeous!
and inspirational.
thanks for sharing.

[pip]

I completely adore these. So very lovely and Eric Carle-y Carly!

[Snippety Gibbet]

I need to let kids do that with all of our left over paint. Just make tons of Eric Carle type paper for next year. Nice idea.

[Rachael Rabbit]

I think you have my dream job ... I am utterly jealous. The pictures are just amazing - fabulous!

[Amy]

Breathtakingly gorgeous.

[Linnea]

What talented kids :o) When I saw the first painting, I automatically though... that looks like the style of the guy who wrote that book about the caterpillar who eats through everything... Eric Carle!! So special :o)!!

[Kristen]

These are great!! I have some "eric carle" paper stashed away just waiting for a project.

[button]

Very awesome! Love them :)

[Levin & Emily]

they are gorgeous. i wish emily was young again so i could send her!
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[doro]

i love this kind of collage. it's very simple but so expressive.

doro.