"Tints and Trees" final projects

Here are some of the finished projects for the 6th grade Tints and Trees. This was a very successful project and the kids really loved it!

Silhouette Tree Paintings

6th grade is now painting their monochromatic grid for the background. I made a mistake by giving them their color, white AND black. In my mind, I figured they could do medium, light and dark shades as well for the background. Silly me didn't think about their tree being black. So at first their background consisted of lots of dark, dark shades and some of them even looked grayish. They were getting to be too dark so I just had to put the black paint up altogether and just give them their color and white.

I broke down and actually bought purple paint instead of having them mix to get their color. I think it enhances their skills but its such a frustrating color to mix. I also told them the importance of taking their time and  staying in between the lines. Overall they are doing TREMENDOUS with these! My 6th graders *JUST* might be better painters than my 7th and 8th grade kids. Can't wait to see the finished products!!