American artist Charley Harper is one of my favorites in terms of style. His slightly abstract nature scenes are very simple and geometric, making it easy to find emphasis in the picture, or showing what's important. Our 3rd grade collages were inspired by his geometric, sparse style. We incorporated visual texture by using newspaper to represent the black and white texture of birch tree bark. We also used space in the picture by placing things above and below the horizon line, as well as by changing the size. 
Aren't these just wonderful?! So simple yet so beautiful to look at..Congratulations on a project well done!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Great to use newspapers for the trees!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! What a great project to teach emphasis!
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour kids did a great job! I love the newspaper trees -- right up my alley!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to do a Charlie Harper project and couldn't decide the best route to convey his graphic, minimal style. These are wonderful! I love the newspaper collage elements.
ReplyDeleteThe bright red, green, and white colors work really well together, and you really captured the essence of Harper's style. Great lesson!
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