Studying Georgia O’Keeffe’s artworks is beneficial to young children because her bold use of colour, close-up views of nature, and expressive forms help children observe the world in new ways. Her focus on flowers, landscapes, and natural shapes encourages mindfulness and attention to detail, while her pioneering spirit as a female artist can inspire confidence and self-expression in young learners.
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Georgia O’Keeffe (1) – Large flower painting.
Paint a larger than life close-up study of a flower. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Be encouraged to really look at the small details of flowers-lines, textures, and subtle colour variations they might normally miss. Use a magnifying glass to zoom in on a section of a flower […]
Georgia O’Keeffe (2) – 3D Flower model.
Create a paper and wire 3-D flower. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Build their own larger than life flower by manipulating wire and paper, and adding their own choice of colours. Develop dexterity and strength in their hands by twisting, bending, and shaping wire into a stable framework. […]
Georgia O’Keeffe (3) – Skull or shell observational drawing with a painted landscape.
Draw a skull or a shell and add your own desert landscape. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Take a close-up look at the chosen object from nature-it’s texture, shape, and fine details, improving focus and attention to detail. Begin to notice how light falls on curved or textured […]
Georgia O’Keeffe (4) – Box ‘Skyscraper’ model.
Create your own small or large box skyscraper sculpture, or build one with your friends or family. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore how the two worlds of natural subjects and urban scenes, both painted by O’Keeffe, can live alongside each other. Experiment with balance, stability, and structure […]
Georgia O’Keeffe (5) – Shell drawing(or other natural object) in real-life landscape.
Draw and colour a natural object in the landscape you place it in. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn how to slow down and study the intricate lines, curves, and textures of the shell – looking at the natural geometry and subtle design. Make decisions on what to […]