Geometric Oil Pastel Art

Students can trace their hands and use rulers to create interesting geometric designs. This process involved the artist tracing and overlapping their hands onto a 9x9 heavy weighted art paper. Next, use a ruler to draw straight lines across the entire length of the paper, from one side to the other. Divide the paper with crisscrossing lines to create a variety of shapes. Using oil pastels, fill in the shapes with alternating colors.
Special Notes: Do not use too many crisscrossing lines to divide the paper, less is more here (5 or 6 lines) Too many lines will create many small shapes and will be more difficult to fill in with your selected medium (oil pastel). Secondly, experiment with a limited color palette and instruct the students that no two shapes can have the same color right next to each other. It'll encourage them to analyze and plan their next color.
Supplies: paper, pencils, rulers, erasers, oil pastels, hands
Special Notes: Do not use too many crisscrossing lines to divide the paper, less is more here (5 or 6 lines) Too many lines will create many small shapes and will be more difficult to fill in with your selected medium (oil pastel). Secondly, experiment with a limited color palette and instruct the students that no two shapes can have the same color right next to each other. It'll encourage them to analyze and plan their next color.
Supplies: paper, pencils, rulers, erasers, oil pastels, hands