Today you will see another competition entry sent by Alenka, where she and her mother show how to leave imprints of leaves on paper. This one is great for little ones as they find it difficult to control the brush. But children love to leave impressions because of the simplicity and ease of execution.
Ways to leave leaf imprints
Leaf prints can be made on paper or fabric, in summer or autumn, using gouache, watercolors or felt-tip pens. There are several ways to make prints attract the attention of little ones, while at the same time being simple and understandable for their age. Let's talk about some of them:
1.First, wet the leaves with water, then lay them on paper, press down so that they stick and do not budge. And then paint the entire space around them with paints. Even a two-year-old child can do this kind of work.
2. You need to take markers, color the inside where the veins are located, put clean paper on top, press it down with a bottle filled with water, and roll it like a roller. Once everything is put away, you can admire the beautiful, bright prints.
3. Paint a piece of wet white fabric, place leaves on top, pressing them into the material with veins, and leave to dry in the sun. Summer prints can be made on a towel, tablecloth or children's T-shirt. What child would refuse to wear clothes decorated with his own hands!
Alenka loves to walk with her mother, noticing the beauty around her. This time they decided to capture a flowering tree. Here's how they wrote about it themselves.
We tried to depict a flowering tree by imprinting leaves. Flowers were cut from
cardboard My daughter applied paint and left prints. I was very surprised
that the leaves leave traces so beautifully. The background of the painting was made a day earlier so that it had time to dry.
Drawing with leaf prints
We are all accustomed to the fact that leaves are used to create medicines, when creating flower arrangements, in herbariums, but not as an artistic tool when creating paintings. When our children were growing up, I don’t remember teaching them how to draw with painted leaves, but our grandchildren really enjoy drawing with leaf prints.
The boys painted the inside of the plants in different colors themselves on a separate sheet of paper, and then transferred them, pressing them with their hands, onto clean paper. They managed to get all their hands dirty, even their faces, but they got a lot of positive emotions.
When we collected plants on the street, the children picked them, leaving no long petioles. Therefore, it was difficult to remove them, slowly lifting them by the narrow part. Timur did the work together with his mother, and Emir worked completely independently. Even though not everything was printed clearly, it turned out to be truly summery, and most importantly, the children did the same work together, sitting next to each other at the table.
Useful tips
1. It is more convenient to draw with a fresh sheet with clear protruding veins, rather than a dry one that can crumble before your eyes
2.You only need to paint the inside of it
3. It is imperative to press down so that it does not move, tear, or leave an imprint without missing a mark.
4.Use special paint on the fabric, after drying, iron it
5. Apply paint carefully along the edge to ensure a clear design, use little water
6.Carefully remove the sheet from the paper by the stem, otherwise it may smudge.
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Using leaf stamps, you can draw not only the leaves themselves, but also trees, and much more.
I talked in more detail about drawing autumn leaves using imprints of real leaves in the article. But with the help of such prints you can make not just colorful leaves, but entire paintings.
In order for the print to turn into an autumn tree, it is better to apply paint to the sheet with strokes, and not of one color, but of several colors and shades.
Prints of not only tree leaves, but also plants look beautiful.
We make the required number of prints depending on the invented plot.
We complete the necessary details and background with paints. And we get a picture, for example, “Falling Leaves”.
A squirrel sits on one of the trees. By the way, you can also draw it using a print.
To do this, draw the outline of a squirrel of the required size on paper. We apply it to the bottom of the leaf (not dried) and cut it out, leaving the petiole of the leaf. It is convenient to hold this “stamp” with it :) Leaves sometimes tear along the cuts, so it is difficult for preschoolers to cut out such miniature figures from them; this will require the help of adults.
And making prints with them won’t be too difficult. Apply paint with a brush from the side where the leaf veins are not convex. We press the figure well onto the paper and then remove it. Using a brush of paint of the same color, paint over the unprinted areas.
The bunnies in this picture (click to enlarge it) were made in the same way.
This is how you can draw a series of “Seasons” drawings. Autumn is shown in the pictures above. Winter: white imprint trees on a blue background. Spring and summer: green trees, flowers on them in spring, fruits in summer.
One drawback of such stamps is their fragility. But you can come up with different figures yourself.
I also suggest looking at others, for example, an article on how to make “Compote” and “Jam” crafts using them.
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Abstract of GCD
"Autumn Colorful Leaves"
(Artistic creativity)
middle age group
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State Budgetary Educational Institution
School No. 601 Primorsky district of St. Petersburg
Department of Preschool Education
Abstract of GCD
Using health-saving technologies
"Autumn Colorful Leaves»
using the method of unconventional drawing
Technique “Impression. Leaf imprint »
Educational field: “Artistic – Aesthetic development”
(Artistic creativity)
middle age group
Performed:
Educator
Kshalovskaya Elena Alekseevna
Highest qualification category
Saint Petersburg
2017-2018 academic year
Target: Introduce children to a new type of non-traditional drawing technique “imprint, imprint with leaves”; to evoke in children an emotionally positive attitude towards nature in the fall through the use of artistic expression, music, and paintings.
Tasks: To consolidate children's knowledge about non-traditional types of fine art (finger painting, palm typing, cotton swab), introduce them to a new type (print, imprint with a sheet of wood); develop technical skills in drawing, working with different materials and methods; develop creative thinking, speech activity, communication skills, attention, memory. Develop curiosity, imagination, fine motor skills of the hands. Foster a caring attitude towards the nature of your native land.
Preliminary work:
Observing autumn nature, looking at trees, learning poems about autumn, reading works of art. Examination of a reproduction of Levitan’s painting “Golden Autumn”, as well as sketches and illustrations depicting various trees in autumn, collecting leaves on a walk.
Integration of educational areas:
Artistic and aesthetic,cognitive development, physical development, speech development
Health-saving technologies:finger games, self-massage, breathing and movement play, dynamic pause
Materials, equipment:
Sheets of white paper, brushes, napkin, oilcloth, leaves, paints of autumn colors, a jar - a sippy cup, a container for used leaves.A tape recorder, a panel with painted trunks of different trees, gouache brushes, a glass of water, napkins.
Progress of the lesson:
Introduction:
Sounds of nature - Rustle of leaves.mp3 recording sounds
Educator: - Guys, please tell me what time of year it is now?
Children: - Autumn.
Educator: - What are her signs?
Children: - It got colder, the leaves turned yellow and began to fall off; It's raining, the birds are going to fly to warmer climes.
Educator: Do you like autumn? How? I like to walk on fallen leaves like on a golden carpet. Listen to this poem by writer M. Iversen:
The leaves are falling, falling
It's leaf fall in our garden.
Red, yellow leaves
They curl and fly in the wind.
Have you ever walked around the city in autumn? Isn't it true that it is very beautiful in autumn. It’s as if a good wizard painted everything around with bright colors. Today I invite you to become wizards yourself and paint a magical autumn picture.
Why magical? But because we will draw in an unusual way - printmaking. What it is? This is imprinting from some form, in this case from leaves, onto paper. How are we going to do this?
We take oilcloth. We place our sheet on it and cover it with paint using a brush. Then we carefully place the painted side on our sheet of paper, press it with a napkin, and then carefully remove everything. (During the story, the teacher shows everything)
But before we get to work, I suggest you take a little rest.
Outdoor game (Speech with movement) “Autumn”
Guys, are you listening??!!! What is this strange noise? (children's answers)
O. Driz's poem "What Happened"?
Oh, what happened, what happened!
The door opened quietly
We judged, we judged
Yes, and stopped thinking:
Who will cross the threshold for us?
Threw a yellow piece of paper -
Letter from autumn?
Look guys, our group also received a package from Autumn.
And the parcel contains beautiful leaves.
What color are they? (red, yellow, orange, gold)
How can you call it in one word? (multi-colored)
Why are they this color? (autumn has come)
What trees do the leaves come from? (birch, oak, rowan, maple....)
Where do trees grow? (garden, forest, park, square)
I will say the name of the tree from which the leaf fell and throw the ball, and you answer what the name of this leaf is, for example (A leaf from an oak tree -... oak! Etc...)
Outdoor game “One, two, three run”: distribute birch, maple, oak, rowan, willow leaves to the children... Attach the same leaves to the chairs and place them in different places in the group. At the command “One, two, three, oak leaf to oak run,” children run with oak leaves, etc. As soon as all the children have run, give the command “One, two, three - all the leaves come to me, run.”
Educator:
We've rested, and now let's sit down, take the brush in our right hand and carefully get to work. (Children work to the music of Tchaikovsky “Seasons. Autumn”).
The teacher shows the children images of trees. Offers to compare how trees are similar and how they differ from each other (in terms of the shape and thickness of the trunk, the placement and thickness of the branches, the shape of the crown, color and other characteristics) Guys, look in the parcel there is also a letter, Autumn sent leaves in the parcel for a reason . She suggests drawing with the leaves in your hands. Today we will make impressions, leaf prints. Listen carefully to what Autumn writes in her letter “How to paint with leaves correctly: take gouache paint and paint over the leaf from the side of the veins, carefully turn the leaf over, holding it by the handle, and press it firmly to the panel, you will get an imprint”
Well, let's get started?! But first, let’s stretch our fingers...
Finger gymnastics“We will collect leaves”
One, two, three, four, five we will collect leaves (clench and unclench their fists)
Birch leaves (bend the thumb)
Rowan leaves (bend the index finger)
Poplar leaves (bend the middle finger)
Aspen leaves (bend the ring finger)
Oak leaves (bend the little finger)
We will collect
We'll take an autumn bouquet to mom. (clench and unclench fists)
Guys, let's break up into groups, look at your leaf, remember what tree it comes from, what the trunk of this tree looks like and go to the panel where you think your leaf should hang (for those who find it difficult, ask leading questions)
Children make prints of autumn leaves on a panel depicting an autumn landscape, collective co-creation.
The music of P.I. Tchaikovsky “Seasons” - “Autumn” sounds quietly.
Dynamic pause:
Trees have grown in the field. It's good to grow in freedom! (Stretching - arms to the sides)
Everyone is trying, reaching for the sky, reaching for the sun. (Stretching - arms up)
A cheerful wind blew and the branches began to sway (Children wave their hands)
Even thick trunks bent to the ground (Forward bends)
Right and left, back and forth—that’s how the wind bends the trees (Tilts right and left, back and forth)
He turns them, he turns them. When will there be a rest? (Rotation of the body)
Result:
What did you draw?
How did you draw?
What leaves?
What color were the leaves painted?
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All children love to draw. But sometimes things don’t turn out the way a child wants. Or maybe he doesn’t have enough familiar ways to express himself? Then you can inspire him to experiment with different techniques, among which there is sure to be a favorite one. After this, your child will probably want to invent something new.
website I have collected the most interesting techniques for you.
Dot patterns
First we draw the simplest squiggle. Then, using a cotton swab and paints (gouache or acrylic), we make intricate patterns to suit your taste. It is better to pre-mix the paints and dilute them slightly with water on the palette.
Frottage
A technique familiar and loved by many since childhood. We place an object with a slightly protruding relief under a sheet of paper and paint over it with pastel, chalk or an unsharpened pencil.
Foam prints
Having dipped a sponge in thick gouache, the child can draw landscapes, bouquets of flowers, lilac branches or animals.
Blotography
One option: drop paint onto a sheet and tilt it in different directions to create an image. Second: the child dips the brush into the paint, then places the blot on a sheet of paper and folds the sheet in half so that the blot is imprinted on the second half of the sheet. Then he unfolds the sheet and tries to understand who or what the drawing resembles.
Hand and foot prints
It's simple: you need to dip your foot or palm in the paint and make an imprint on paper. And then use your imagination and add a couple of details.
Paint patterns
For such an application you need to apply a thick layer of paint onto the paper. Then, using the opposite end of the brush, scratch patterns on the still wet paint - various lines and curls. When dry, cut out the desired shapes and paste them onto a thick sheet of paper.
Fingerprints
The name speaks for itself. You need to paint your finger with a thin layer and make an imprint. A couple of strokes with a felt-tip pen - and you're done!
Monotype
A design is applied to a flat, smooth surface (for example, glass) with paint. Then a sheet of paper is applied, and the print is ready. To make it more blurry, the sheet of paper must first be wetted. Once everything is dry, you can add details and outlines if desired.
Scratch
The highlight of the work is that the drawing needs to be scratched. A sheet of cardboard is densely shaded with spots of multi-colored oil pastels. Then you need to mix black gouache with soap on a palette and paint over the entire sketch. When the paint is completely dry, use a toothpick to scratch the design.
Air colors
To make the paint, mix a tablespoon of self-raising flour, a few drops of food coloring and a tablespoon of salt. Add a little water to the consistency of thick sour cream and mix well. The paint can be placed in a pastry syringe or in a small bag. Tie tightly and cut the corner. We draw on paper or regular cardboard. Place the finished drawing in the microwave at maximum mode for 10-30 seconds.
Marbled paper
Paint a sheet of paper with yellow acrylic paint. When it is completely dry, paint it again with diluted pink paint and immediately cover it with cling film. The film needs to be crumpled and gathered into folds, since they are the ones that will create the desired pattern. We wait until it dries completely and remove the film.
Painting with water
Using watercolors, draw a simple shape and fill it with water. Until it dries, we put colored blots on it so that they mix with each other and form smooth transitions like this.
Prints of vegetables and fruits
Vegetables or fruits need to be cut in half. Then you can cut out some kind of pattern on it or leave it as is. We dip it in paint and make impressions on paper. You can use an apple, potato, carrot or celery for prints.
Leaf prints
The principle is the same. We smear the leaves with paint and make prints on paper.
Drawings with salt
If you sprinkle salt on a watercolor painting that is still wet, it will soak into the paint and create a grainy effect when it dries.
Drawing with leaf prints- an amazing creative technique. Simple and accessible to everyone, it gives spectacular results. It turns out that not only silhouettes of trees are made from leaves, but also other images: birds, animals, fish... And what will your little artist’s imagination turn them into?
Take a walk with your child along the alleys and through the garden and collect a bouquet. The more varied the leaves, the better. At the same time, you will see how nature transforms in autumn, how different trees and shrubs differ.
Even preparing for a creative activity brings positive emotions and broadens the child’s horizons, and the process itself stimulates artistic perception and imagination. Spend the evening with your family creating paintings from natural materials!
Drawing with leaf prints: master class
For the original painting you will need:
- paints
- leaves from different trees
- paper (it’s most convenient to draw on A4 format)
- tassel
- pencil
- scissors
We present to your attention 3 plots made using an unusual creative technique. Repeat them at home or draw your own masterpieces!
Raspberry branch
STEP 1. Mark the contours of the future drawing with a pencil on a sheet of paper.
STEP 2. Place a raspberry leaf on the rough and cover it with a layer of paint. Add other shades to green, such as red and brown.
STEP 3. Attach the piece of paper to the paper and smooth it out to get a curly stamp. You can do this through a napkin. Make sure that your “brush” does not move.
STEP 4. Separate the colored piece of paper. Repeat the same with other parts of the drawing.
STEP 5. Use a brush to draw a branch. To make berries appear on it, use the back of a pencil or a cotton swab. Dip them in red paint and leave dots.
STEP 6. Add the final touches to the painting - now it is completely ready!
Autumn landscape
STEP 1. Sketch the painting. This could be, for example, the banks of a river and the sky.
STEP 2: Repeat the process described above. Fill your background with trees that come from plant stamps. If you replace yellow paint with green, the forest will become summer.
STEP 3. Take a closer look at the collected leaves: a fern branch easily turns into a Christmas tree, ash leaves into tall trees, and birch, aspen or lilac leaves into low fluffy bushes. Add some grass and a river – and another masterpiece for your home gallery is ready.
Firebird
Use leaves of different sizes and shapes to make the head, body, wings and bushy tail. The paint color for the bird can be any color. Apply them in stripes to create a colorful look. Additionally, you only need to finish drawing the eye.
The finished drawings can be framed, used to decorate your home, given to loved ones, or taken to an exhibition in a kindergarten or school.
Collect fallen leaves on your walks and paint pictures with their colorful prints!