Art & Design

Autumn

Rousseau never visited a jungle yet his artwork evokes a sense of place with its attention to detail. You can experience a jungle environement at Chester Zoo which would be a great inspiration for this art project, If you get chance to visit, take paper, pencils and a camera to try to get some images of jungle animals and plants for your sketch book.

Oil Pastel Inspired by Henri Rousseau		An artist is... Are you developing these skills?

Spring

Optical illusions are fascinating. The Victorians in particular were fascinated with creating artworks which tricked the eye. You will use your skills with pencil and pen to create your own optical illusions.

Pen Line and Tone	Tate Liverpool We are so lucky to have the Tate Liverpool right on our doorstep. It is free to visit!

Summer

Pop Art is instantly recognisable. It is colourful; it is fun; and it all about popular culture. You will re-presenting images of superheroes in the Pop Art style. Pop Art exhibitions often visit Tate Liverpool.

Pen Line and Colour

The Walker Art Gallery The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool is packed full of amazing and famous artworks. It is free to visit!

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