Draw and colour a parrot using oil pastels.
What will my children learn?
During this lesson your children will –
Practice observing shapes, proportions, and features of a parrot, helping them improve their drawing accuracy and attention to detail.
Explore how to blend, layer, and add texture using oil pastels-learning about colour mixing, pressure control, and expressive mark-making.
Develop appreciation for the beauty and variety of the natural world, especially animals Kahlo often featured in her art.
Explore how Kahlo included parrots and other animals as emotional and symbolic elements in her portraits, especially as companions and extensions of herself.