Trees coming alive, flowers poking through the earth, birds singing, and add in an easy spring art project, perfect for a fresh spring day! Color in our free printable flower template scene with nothing but dots. Be inspired by famous artist, George Seurat for a fun flowers dot painting the kids are sure to love. We love do-able art projects for kids!
POINTILLISM AND GEORGES SEURAT
Famous artist, Georges Seurat was born in 1859 in Paris, France. He found that rather than mixing the colors of paint on a palette, he could place tiny dots of different colors next to each other on the canvas and the eye would mix the colors. His paintings worked a lot like computer monitors work today. His dots were like the pixels on a computer screen.
Pointillism is the practice of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they visually blend together. It requires a very scientific approach to art.
Check out more fun dot activities for kids!
Create your own Seurat inspired flower dot art with our free printable flower template below. Grab your paint and let’s get started!
MORE ART INSPIRED BY GEORGES SEURAT
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE PRINTABLE FLOWERS DOT PAINTING!
FLOWERS DOT PAINTING
SUPPLIES:
- Flower printable
- Acrylic paint
- Toothpicks
- Cotton swabs
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Print out the flower template above.
STEP 2: Use toothpicks or cotton swabs dipped in paint to create patterns of dots to color your flower.
WHY DO ART WITH KIDS?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
MORE FUN FLOWER ART FOR SPRING
Find all of our flower art projects here, including more famous artists!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources to help you introduce art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
Printable Famous Artist Bundle
You’ll find many famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇 including tons of fantastic resources!
This bundle includes a variety of art packs to cover different areas of the art experience! It is perfect for ages 5-12, with activities to suit all age levels. It is easy to use in the home or classroom.
PACKS INCLUDE:
- Famous Artists Project Pack with 25+ artists to explore past and present, including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples.
- Artists Challenge Pack: Various extra art projects, including a museum scavenger hunt and extras.
- 7 Elements of Art Pack: Learn about and explore the 7 elements of art with handy information, tips, and fun projects to try.
- Art and Playdough Pack: Make homemade playdough and use these art mats, featuring famous artists and simple information, with kids of all ages.
- Art Techniques Pack: Learn watercolor, collage, and printmaking techniques for your art projects. This pack is complete with information, tips, and activities to try!
