Are You Using a Patterning Art Anchor Chart with Your Amazing Students?
Struggling to inspire your students with fresh art patterns and designs? I’ve been there!
Left to their own devices, they often default to the same tired symbols: dollar signs, peace signs, hearts, you know what I’m talking about!
But fear not! Introducing the "Patterns in Art" anchor chart—a visual feast of diverse designs to spark student creativity.
Here’s my favorite lesson, based on Gustav Klimt’s work, to use with this pattern anchor chart.
Beyond the Familiar: Patterns for Artwork Poster
I made this patterns in art anchor chart to hang in the room that has lots of different types of designs and patterns. I used black and white, so that the students could decide on their own colors.
"But won't they just copy the poster?" you ask.
Surprisingly, no!
This chart serves as a springboard for their imagination, nudging them to think beyond the familiar. From Gustav Klimt's iconic works to dynamic shapes and textures, the possibilities are endless.
I always use this pattern anchor chart with my favorite Gustav Klimt lesson. You can find it here.
This is an example of one art project that students completed using the poster as a guide. It is Gustav Klimt's Baby (Cradle).
Take a peek at the student's rendition of Klimt's "Baby (Cradle)"—a testament to the chart's impact. And the best part? It's not just for Klimt lessons! Whether exploring line, shape, pattern, or texture, this chart is your trusty guide.
I actually refer to this patterns in art poster quite often. I refer to it when I need a quick reference for line, shape, pattern, texture, or repetition. I am constantly talking to the students about how they can elaborate on or change the art patterns in the poster to make them unique and personal.
For instance, what if you added a tiny heart to the tail of the spirals in the bottom left corner? Or, what if, instead of coloring the rectangles black in the pattern on the right, you drew stripes there? Over time they stop relying on the poster. They begin to think up their own patterns completely.
I first saw a children’s art lesson based on Klimt’s Baby (Cradle) in Logan's Dynamic Art Projects for Children. I wanted my students to use a dice roll game to get started with their patterns and drawing before deferring further into their own ideas using the anchor chart. So, I created this lesson.
Final Thoughts on Patterns for Artwork
As I demonstrated with images in this blog, I use this patterns in art anchor chart specifically with my Gustav Klimt art lessons. My students create their own examples of Baby (Cradle) and Tree of Life based on Gustav Klimt’s famous pieces.
If you want some done-for-you lessons to help your students expand their art patterns and designs, these Gustav Klimt art lessons are for you. Each lesson includes a step-by-step instructions for drawing, a coloring page, a finished example, and more.
My favorite part is the art pattern game sheet! Students roll a dice, and then use the pattern on the sheet in their artwork. It challenges students to use patterns and designs they normally wouldn’t. What a great way to practice?
And don't miss our art pattern game sheet—an interactive twist that challenges students to think outside the box. It's all about empowering them to create, experiment, and grow.
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