Ink Creatures/Splat Monsters


Minnesota 4-5 Visual Art Standards used in this Lesson:

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.
  • 1A. Describe the characteristics of the elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture and space.

  • 1b. Describe how the principles of visual art such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and balance are used in the creation, presentation or response to visual artworks.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.
  • 2a. Describe the tools, materials and techniques used in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 4. Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 4a. Create original two- and-three-dimensional artworks to express specific artistic ideas.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Masking techniques
  • Color Mixing
  • Eye Anatomy

    • Students are shown how to rip masking tape for eyes and how to blow the ink/watercolor around on their paper with a straw.

    The first day is used for teacher demonstration, masking eyes/mouthes and blowing the watercolor or ink.

    The artworks are left to dry until the next art session where the tape is carefully peeled away and markers are used to outline and color the eyes.