Art Projects: Pointillism Fruit (Georges Seurat)

Description

(What art supplies do I need for this? Click HERE.)

(Can this be used for a high school fine arts credit? YES! Click HERE for more information.)

Create a fruit still-life in the style of French artist, Georges Seurat

Pointillism Fruit includes an in-depth art history focus on the style of Georges Seurat, explores related art elements (color, value, form) and art principles (optical mixing, pointillism technique). Art history and Biblical content are woven into every single lesson.

Here’s a brief clip from Pointillism Fruit:

Lessons

1. Color Theory and Initial Drawing 
2. Lay down Base Color with Dots
3. Optical Color Mixing with More Dots
4. Highlights and Shadows for Finished Still Life

Pointillism Fruit is geared for ages 10 +. The 4 lesson DVD runs approximately 1 ½ hours, but the student should allow approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete this fabulous work of art. Click the link below to see a list of supplies you’ll need to complete this project:

Pointillism Fruit Supply List