1. Cherry Blossom art
Primary 5

2. What do you see?

3. What is the difference between this painting and the previous painting?

4. Cool colours… are the different tones of green, blue and violet
make a surface seem visually further away and give a calming effect
can suggest oceans or mountains
green
blue green
blue
blue violet
violet

5. Warm colours… are the different tones of red, orange and yellow
make a surface seem visually nearer and give a warm, vibrant effect
can suggest desert landscapes or sunsets
red
red orange
orange
yellow orange
yellow

6. Let’s start painting the background
Choose a warm or cool background.
Use a sponge to colour.
Warm colours…
red
red orange
orange
yellow orange
yellow
Cool colours…
green
blue green
blue
blue violet
violet

7. The power of a straw
Primary 5
Lesson 1

8. Introduction to straw blowing art

9. Creating Cherry Blossom Tree with the painted background using straw blowing technique.

10. Instruction Dip and dab the black onto the paper.
Use a straw to blow the black ink that is on the paper.
Be extra careful with your uniform. Cover your school uniform with an apron or tissue.
Use cotton bud to create the flowers using acrylic paint.
Let it dry.

11. A Hair raising picture Another idea for straw art…
What can you cause your hair to ‘raise’?
You are going to create a hair raising hairstyle using straw blowing technique on small cards.
You will need:
Black marker
Short straw
Coloured paint

12. In order to make your picture more interesting, add a caption or speech.