Colorful Castle
Project Objective
National Standards for Visual Arts (2015 Standards):
Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work.
Anchor Standard #10. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Required Materials
Age Group
Resources
Draw the horizon line
Draw 4 vertical lines on top of the horizon line
Draw a rainbow line connecting two of the vertical lines. This will create two towers for the castle.
Draw a triangle on the top of each tower.
Draw a ‘step line’ from the side to the first tower. Skip over the tower and start on the other side to connect both towers. Finally skip over the second tower and draw the step line to the edge of the paper.
Draw additional towers.
Draw flags on the top of the towers.
Draw a door.
Draw two diagonal line from the door to the bottom of the page.
Draw details on the walkway.
Add windows on the castle and towers.
Add extra details like a sun, clouds, or water under the moat.
Outline the drawing with a permanent marker.
Color the castle. Use texture plates to create the sky.
Blend colors with each other on the towers of the castle.
Color the rest of the castle and the space around.
